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Ponder Points

Ponder Points

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Ponder Points

News Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024
In the early 60s, public schools and colleges were just beginning integration of public education in the south. The Southwest Conference was moving at a snail’s pace to integrate.
A card, addressed to John R. “Buddy” Ballew, signed by the Oakland Raiders’ Kenny King.

A card, addressed to John R. “Buddy” Ballew, signed by the Oakland Raiders’ Kenny King.

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The King

News Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024
My claim to fame is that I ran into Kenny King while playing football for the Mem phis Cyclones in 1974. When we met, he was playing fullback for the Clarendon Broncos, and I was proud to be on the team and start at tight end for the Cyclones.
CARY KEYS

CARY KEYS

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Why see a financial advisor?

News Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024
Investing for your future is important — but it can be challenging. How can you navigate the complexities of the financial markets and make the right decisions for your situation? Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone.

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Part 1: Wellington’s “First” Family, lives of tragedy and success

Floyd Killough
Friday, February 2, 2024
The extended Isbell family (later spelled Isbelle) was represented by Wellington’s first judge, first store owner, first baby, one of the first and most successful ranchers and the first graduate of Wellington High School, one of two sisters whose literary accomplishments put Wellington on the map.
Cotton: The life’s bread of Hall County trade

Cotton: The life’s bread of Hall County trade

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Cotton: The life’s bread of Hall County trade

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
Memphis has been producing at least 50,000 bales of cotton per year for 100 years. That means that Memphis and Hall County have generated over 5,000,000 bales of fiber. At around 500 pounds each, well, that’s a lot of cotton!
Benefits of fixedincome investments

Benefits of fixedincome investments

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Benefits of fixedincome investments

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
When many people think about investing, the first thing that comes to mind is the stock market. And that’s not surprising, as the rise and fall of stock prices is constantly in the news.
A dugout near Hall County. Photos from the collection of John R. Ballew

A dugout near Hall County. Photos from the collection of John R. Ballew

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The evolution of Hall County houses

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Most of the founders of Hall County arrived on the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad around 1888. They found their “Garden of Eden” was a “Sea of Grass.” The problem was you could not build a house out of grass.
KEYAN KEYS

KEYAN KEYS

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How can business owners plan for an exit?

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy.
Postcards, circa 1910. Photos from the collection of John R. Ballew

Postcards, circa 1910. Photos from the collection of John R. Ballew

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Postcards from the past

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Long before the internet and email, people communicated by sending postcards. Memphis advertised for new settlers to come see and settle in the “New Garden of Eden.
Treasury bonds: Still safe for investors

Treasury bonds: Still safe for investors

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Treasury bonds: Still safe for investors

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
You may have read reports about an impending “debt crisis” in the U.S. Should you be worried about investing in Treasury securities? Part of the concern over debt has been driven by the cost of government borrowing, which has risen because of higher interest rates.
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