By Cokie & Steven Roberts A year from now the nation’s 44th president will move into the Oval Office, and many signs point to a Democratic victory. Only one in three Americans approves of President Bush; three out of four say the country is headed in the wrong direction; one in four identifies with the…

By Jenny Harper It’s true ‘ the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Senior Culinary Specialist for the Nestl?? Test Kitchens, you…

Cassandra Leneigh Scott became the bride of Joshua Lynn Hillis in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 17. The afternoon ceremony was held at New Bybee Chapel in Rock Island with Bro. Curtis Boren officiating. Piano selections were provided by Jo Lunsford, and a guest registry was attended by Payton Boren. The bride is the daughter of…

ATLANTA (AP) ‘ The Atlanta Falcons’ new rookie coach already is sounding like the veteran who took the team to its only Super Bowl. Mike Smith, the former Jacksonville defensive coordinator hired by the Falcons on Wednesday night, could have been reading from former Atlanta coach Dan Reeves’ script. ‘My goal is to build a…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Security Federal has a hold on first place with 50.5 points after Tuesday’s action in the Gold and Silver bowling league. Beacon Federal is in second place with 46.5 and Jones Twins Beauty Salon is in third with 45.5 points. Foster & Foster Realty has 43, Dr Pepper 41.5, First National Bank…

WASHINGTON (AP) ‘ Roger Clemens’ meeting with a congressional committee investigating steroids in baseball was pushed back until Feb. 5. Clemens originally was asked to appear Saturday for a deposition or transcribed interview with staff members from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. That panel has called a Feb. 13 hearing where Clemens and…

By Gary Clothier ALI Q: I once saw a picture of Albert Einstein in a small sailboat. Was he a sailor? Did he own his own boat? ‘ E.L., Nanticoke, Pa. A: Einstein was an avid sailor and had a boat named Tineff at his summer home on Long Island, N.Y. He once called Little…

Letter to the Editor To The Editor: Our interim 14th District Senator, Steve Roller, chose to abstain, not vote, or simply put, sat on the fence concerning the Senate bill to allow legal gun permit holders to carry their gun in a place that sells alcohol. This could be the corner market, grocery store, restaurant,…

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) ‘ “No Country for Old Men” and “There Will Be Blood” led with eight Academy Awards nominations each Tuesday, among them best picture and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis and Javier Bardem ‘ but it remained in doubt whether any stars would cross striking writers’ picket lines to attend the ceremony.…

Oren Jason Holder, 89, of McMinnville (Bratcher’s Cross Road community) died Monday, Jan. 21 at River Park Hospital. Born on Oct. 29, 1918 in Warren County, he was a retired employee of the Warren County Highway Department and a retired farmer, a member of Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and also attended Bratcher’s Cross Roads…