The Memphis on TNE Red!

How many of y’all know how much Memphis is steeped in the Civil War?Jeff Davis Park was located on 5th St. and Davis St.— named for Former President of the Conf ederate States of America Jefferson Davis— before the city park was formed. Ironically, there is also a Lee St., named for Robert E.

Financial Focus

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. But which IRA is right for you?

Ponder Points

A young prince, deposed when an enemy overran his kingdom, scampered to a neighboring realm, where a friend ruled as king. He was hoping his friend would grant him a new kingdom. Instead, the king gave him 100 sheep. Disap pointed and puzzled, the prince took his sheep to a field.

Bob Magness

The following article includes edited excerpts from the Syndeo Institute at the Cable Center and the Associated Press.Bob Magness, who ran a tiny cable television comp any out of his kitchen before building Tele-Communications Inc.

Riding the rails in the 1950s

Two daily trains came through Wellington in the 50s. One was the KATY (Missouri, Kansas and Texas)... the name was made into the brief acronym because only the Kans as-Texas branch came through our town; in fact, this specific branch endedin Welling- ___________ ton.

QCDs: Tax-friendly charitable gifts

In most walks of life, you’d probably be pleased if you could accomplish two goals with one action. That’s exactly what happens when you can turn some of your retirement funds into charitable gifts that support a worthy organization while also realizing tax benefits.

The Memphis onTNE Red!

The following is an excerpt from “The Hall County Gangster: Raymond Ballew” by John R. Ballew, available for purchase on Amazon.Sheriff Hill was not a fool. He had rounded up every law enforcement office in Hall County for backup.

Pt. 1: The shooting

The following is an excerpt from “The Hall County Gangster: Raymond Ballew” by John R. Ballew, available for purchase on Amazon. Author’s note: Eighty-seven years ago this week, Raymond did not shoot the sheriff or the deputy. “Time Changes Everything” by Bob Wills November 10, 1937, 7:45 p.m.

Baseball back when

I graduated from Wellington High School (WHS) in 1953. We dropped baseball after my sophomore year, and it was then 50 or so years later when the high school began to compete again. Maybe 2007 is when they finally started back.

Cutting spending can help boost retirement savings

Like most of us, you may someday want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Your ability to achieve this goal will depend on how much you save — but it also matters how much you spend.