My parents used to talk about the county’s farmers streaming into town on Saturday and shopping until midnight. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: In each weekend edition of the Daily Times, there will be a political column written by Boone County residents. Political parties will alternate weeks with their editorials. Each column will be under 500 words and will be a positive column for their party. The Daily Times will not edit the columns in any matter, but maintains the right to not publish the column if the rules that were given to each political party are violated. more

There are many ways to stay calm. Try meditation. Or deep breathing. Or horse tranquilizer. more

I’ll never forget the look on my father’s face when he learned about the crook who stole my British sports car. more

Y’all we need to talk about 90 Day Fiancé. Okay, I realize we don't need to talk about it, but I have thoughts, so go with me on this. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: In each weekend edition of the Daily Times, there will be a political column written by Boone County residents. Political parties will alternate weeks with their editorials. Each column will be under 500 words and will be a positive column for their party. The Daily Times will not edit the columns in any matter, but maintains the right to not publish the column if the rules that were given to each political party are violated. more

In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has become clear that our family must find ways to spend less. This is especially challenging for us considering that we have two daughters in college, one daughter in private school, and three pets, all of whom seem determined to ensure that we won’t be able to purchase hamburger meat without selling our plasma. more

Before he was Alexander Graham Bell, Alexander Graham Bell was just Alexander Graham Bell. more

I hate getting old. more

I confess to employing the occasional half-truth. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: In each weekend edition of the Daily Times, there will be a political column written by Boone County residents. Political parties will alternate weeks with their editorials. Each column will be under 500 words and will be a positive column for their party. The Daily Times will not edit the columns in any matter, but maintains the right to not publish the column if the rules that were given to each political party are violated. more

Editor’s note: This column is an excerpt from Tom Purcell’s humorous memoir, “Misadventures of a 1970s Childhood,” that was previously distributed in 2020. more

I didn’t realize a recent CNN story would attempt making me feel guilty about my annual father-son bonding ritual. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: In each weekend edition of the Daily Times, there will be a political column written by Boone County residents. Political parties will alternate weeks with their editorials. Each column will be under 500 words and will be a positive column for their party. The Daily Times will not edit the columns in any matter, but maintains the right to not publish the column if the rules that were given to each political party are violated. more

Each month, I have the opportunity to share my thoughts in this column, and this time, I decided to focus on National Suicide Prevention Month, which is observed every September. more

Editor’s Note: This column is an except from Tom Purcell’s book, “Misadventures of a 1970s Childhood.” more

I am not one to exaggerate, but when my friend invited me to go horseback riding with her, I nearly died. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: In each weekend edition of the Daily Times, there will be a political column written by Boone County residents. Political parties will alternate weeks with their editorials. Each column will be under 500 words and will be a positive column for their party. The Daily Times will not edit the columns in any matter, but maintains the right to not publish the column if the rules that were given to each political party are violated. more

How fabulous to see the large parking lot at the Harrison city tennis courts filled to the brim with cars on Wednesday Aug 29th for the annual Kaylee Cox Bankston ‘Pink Out’ event for breast cancer. May it be a glimpse of the future popularity of the nearby Creekside Community Center after it opens October 12. The tennis teams from four area high schools: Harrison, Valley Springs, Bergman and Jasper participated in the after-school games to help kick off the start of their fall competition season. Several area organizations and banks provided snacks and activities at the event. It really touched my heart at the end of the games to see the teenage tennis players, all wearing their pink T-shirts, formed a huge circle where a group of breast cancer survivors had a commemorative ‘survivor walk’ around the circle. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: In each weekend edition of the Daily Times, there will be a political column written by Boone County residents. Political parties will alternate weeks with their editorials. Each column will be under 500 words and will be a positive column for their party. The Daily Times will not edit the columns in any matter, but maintains the right to not publish the column if the rules that were given to each political party are violated.  more