LOOKING BACK

Body Looking back at Christmases past January 3, 1957—Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Fitzgerald announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Betty, to Norvell Breedlove, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breedlove . . . Mr. and Mrs.

Are you ready for some Folded Fajita Quesadillas?

Body Football playoff games stir up a big appetite, and lots of excitement this time of year. The Super Bowl has practically become a national holiday. In recent years there is evidence that lots of football fans even take off work the Monday after the big game.

Attics inspire lofty verse

Body A friend of mine will soon be Paris-bound to live in an inspiring Left Bank attic garret (pardon the redundancy) to write poetry. It’s a residency managed by a non-profit of some sort. I think she’s getting it rent-free. I’m envious. Should I be?

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

Body ANNIVERSARIES February 1 Carter & Betty Luckett February 2 Rodney & Glenda Williams February 14 Robert & Olivia Osborn February 15 Annette & Larry Hollinsworth February 17 Cody & Sandye Dodson February 19 Seven & Alvin Alexander February 23 Frances & David...

Giving wings to Valentine's

Body After Lisa Fuston retired from managing the farm store last year, she and her husband have spent their time tending to their livestock. Last spring, she decided it was time to try something she had always wanted to do.

New Dollar General brings a second corporate retail chain to Matador

Body After decades of being served by local merchants for food, household items, hardware, and a variety of other goods, the county-seat town of Matador has now added not one but two national chains to its options. Dollar General recently opened its store at 1302 Bailey Ave.

Filings grow in city, school elections

Body Only two weeks remain if you’re interested in running for city council or school board, filing time has begun for most area entities.