Good news, bad news for Huckabee
      Former Gov. Mike Huckabee is having more success than a lot of people dreamed in his quest for the Republican presidential nomination. He's a long way from getting it, but with success comes criticism.
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Clinton's romp hits bump
John Brummett
      It was inevitable that Hillary Clinton's triumphant romp to the Democratic presidential nomination would be slowed, which is not to say derailed or even tripped. It's the nature of the game. Front-runners always start to coast and the press always gets restless. And it's the nature of her, since ...
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Candles pose various dangers
Lynette Melcher
      There are many situations where I have to protect myself from myself. That's where I was last week. I stopped in to get my hair cut, and the salon smelled so inviting. There weren't any of those unpleasant odors from permanent solutions which often greet clients as they walk into a hair salon.
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Letter to the editor
Mooney's coverage was very tasteful
      My name is Misty Hutcheson. I live right here in Saline County. My baby brother was Sgt. Michael J. Yarbrough. On Sept. 6 he was killed in Iraq. On Sept.
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