Dessie Prescott's long, remarkable life recalled [Times photo: Steve Hasel] "She lived her life the way we wished we all did," said state Rep. Nancy Argenziano, Mrs. Prescott's friend and neighbor.

Jan Glidewell
Step aside, adults, and let kids play dodgeball
A 20-year-old woman I know doesn't know the name of the only country in history ever to use nuclear weapons against another nation.

Sex offender's suit claims harassment
The lawsuit claims Sheriff Jeff Dawsy spread rumors about him, had him followed and had his home searched illegally.

Feud brews over charter school
Concerns at the Academy of Environmental Science center on how much it can be controlled by the district, which employs the staff.

County: Study traffic or halt development
A building moratorium is proposed for Meadowcrest until the developer performs a study it agreed to do.

Donovan determined Lecanto can be winner
LECANTO -- Brian Donovan is an optimist.

Second-year Hobby driver on track to be first
Tommy Smith respects what it takes to be a champion.

Oldies bash kicks off at Rock Crusher
Herman's Hermits, complete with singer Peter Noone who departed the band in the '70s, highlight a weekend of musical events at Rock Crusher Canyon.

Exhibit opens, batteries not included
The Heritage Museum recaptures childhood by focusing on toys of the past.

Festivities serve up crawfish, fish fry
Parties this weekend include a fish fry and about 500 pounds of crawfish at the Crawfish Boil at Jake's Bar and Grill.