No Crying In Baseball

By Justin Elrod on March 28, 2019

Tom Hanks was wrong. There really is crying in baseball. At least there was on July 4, 1939, when Lou Gehrig addressed Yankees fans (and...

The Day the Music Died

By Justin Elrod on January 28, 2019

February 3, 2019, marks the sixtieth anniversary of the plane crash that resulted in the untimely deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big...

Grateful

By Justin Elrod on November 19, 2018

Johnny Cash sings a song that begins, “One day near Christmas when I was just a child, Mama called us together and Mama tried to...

Grateful

By Justin Elrod on September 24, 2018

Johnny Cash sings a song that begins, “One day near Christmas when I was just a child, Mama called us together and Mama tried to...

When “Go Long” Isn’t The Best Plan

By Justin Elrod on August 2, 2018

I recently read an article arguing that “Average Arm Quarterbacks” in the NFL were more valuable to their teams than “Big Arm Quarterbacks.” The article...

By Dr. Sam Taggart on May 23, 2018

Good Day, I hope this note finds you well. Ten years ago, Josh Elrod asked me if I would write a few pieces for the...

By Nate Olson on May 23, 2018

Shane Pigue thinks big. When he took over the reins of the Wally Hall Tournament of Champions 12 years ago, he moved the tournament to...

The 8th Year of the 21st Century

By Justin Elrod on May 21, 2018

I’m sure the writer of Ecclesiastes didn’t have the movie industry in mind when he wrote, “What has been will be again, what has been...

Duck, Duck Derby

By Jillian McGehee on March 29, 2018

It’s for the whole family. It raises money for a cause while spotlighting several nonprofits organizations in the area. And did we mention that it’s...

Know Your Homeowners Insurance

By scladmin on March 29, 2018

Since your home may be the biggest investment you ever make, it is important to understand your home insurance coverage options, from market value to...