The Herald Bulletin Local Columns

Jim Bailey: Longtime relationship of Erskine, Wilson spoke volumes

2012-05-08T17:51:58-04:00

They were, in the words of Carl Erskine, “two skinny kids from the west side of Anderson, two dirty kids trying to do the right thing.”

Susan Miller: Beware a big mic with no message

2012-05-02T21:21:03-04:00

Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan recently noted, “This is the problem of the world today: Big mic, no message.”

Maleah Stringer: Demand stricter laws against animal abuse

2012-03-10T17:46:58-05:00

Once again Anderson made top headlines for animal abuse: the brutal killing of a the momma dog and all her puppies.

Don McAllister: The War of the Red Tails, the airmen of Tuskegee

2012-03-10T17:34:19-05:00

Every day starts a new story, and a recent one is the movie “Red Tails,” the story of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Heather Bremer: You can stay a Manning fan and still be loyal to Colts

2012-03-08T18:49:01-05:00

I am not nor have I ever been a fan of the New Orleans Saints or San Diego Chargers.

Jim Bailey: Just one kid’s song can brighten many people’s day

2012-03-06T20:28:05-05:00

Gracie, our 4-year-old youngest granddaughter, has a mind of her own. There isn’t much she’s afraid of. And now I’m beginning to suspect she takes after her Aunt Rachel.

Emmett Dulaney: Using a convenience sample can lead to meaningless results

2012-02-27T21:27:16-05:00

You may not know this, but I seem to be considered something of an expert in the field of printing — particularly when it comes to the HP model M4345.

Emmett Dulaney: When Twitter backfires

2012-02-13T21:06:11-05:00

Twitter, that innocuous social media tool that lets users send out 140 character snippets to their followers, is being used more and more as a marketing tool.

Maleah Stringer: Be truthful when filling out an application to adopt a pet

2012-02-11T18:40:47-05:00

Animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups across the country use adoption applications to screen applicants.

Jim Bailey: Plenty of sports celebrities have spoken in Anderson

2012-02-11T18:30:17-05:00

Those who like to hear about their favorite sports from the horse’s mouth have had plenty of opportunities over the years in Anderson.