Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, Our church just received a very generous donation of $100,000 in a single stock. We?re looking at using this money in about five years to build a new sanctuary. Do you think we should leave the money where it is or invest it elsewhere? ? Fred Dear Fred, I?d get the…

Business Highlights from the Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) ? In a sign that the economy may be slowing, retail sales were weaker than expected in April as soaring gasoline prices forced consumers to cut back on spending in other areas. Retail sales rose by 0.5 percent last month following a 0.6 percent advance in March,…

Baby Boy Kaine Matthew Shields, son of Sheena Jones and Christopher Shields, was born on April 14 at River Park Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces at birth. He is joined by sister, Katelyn Brook Shields. Grandparents include Teresa Jones, Shay and Mark Resis of Covington, Ky. Baby Boy Dana Pullum announces the…

Entertaining can be relaxing and rewarding, especially if you streamline the cooking process, which can allow you time to socialize with guests. The Magic Bullet ? a sleek, compact, all-in-one food-processing machine ? can help eliminate time-intensive prep work. It is also helpful in preparing a multitude of items, including: * Grating cheese * Grinding…

The wedding of Kylie Elizabeth Thaxton to Ryan Gregory Vincion will be held June 3 at Providence Baptist Church. Kylie Elizabeth Thaxton of Viola will become the bride of Ryan Gregory Vincion during a wedding ceremony taking place June 3 at 6 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and…

Margo Howard Dear Margo: I have a lovely 17-year-old daughter who identifies herself as bisexual and is currently in a relationship with a very nice young lady (same age) whom we have known for several years. I feel blessed that my daughter feels comfortable and secure enough with my husband and me to let us…

Margaret Hobbs Aahh! It?s Mother?s Day. A time for all mothers to sit back, relax and look out and marvel at our creations. Yeah right! It?s the time for us to think about the best way to plan for our own mothers, mother-in-laws or for someone who?s like a mother to us. Several years ago,…

RUSHING Revival services are scheduled for Irving College Baptist starting May 21 through May 25. The evangelist will be John Rushing from Columbia. He has been a guest speaker at the church on several occasions and is always a welcome addition to the services. Music will be directed by Ken Stewart, with Joyce west playing…

VINSON?S CROSSROADS Vinson?s Crossroads FCE held their March meeting in the Magnolia Room of the Warren Administration Building. Guests for the meeting were members of the Lucky-Northside Homemakers. The meeting was conducted by vice-president Wilma Davenport. A devotional was presented by Naomi Smith and the pledge was led by Davenport. Roll call was offered by…

Whether you?re celebrating Mom on her special day, hosting a friend?s bridal or baby shower, honoring the graduate, or simply gathering the family for a sunny Sunday brunch, occasions abound in springtime for easy and elegant entertaining at home. Denise Vivaldo, a celebrity caterer who has hosted more than 10,000 parties, cites that the most…