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SMITH COLUMN: John Underwood

John Underwood, a classic, keenly creative, and extraordinary writer, has entered the afterlife, but he leaves behind an enviable legacy — especially his resonating voice ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, May 5, 2023 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Three generations

TEMPE, Ariz. – Last weekend here in the Valley of the Sun, there was a gathering of three generations — grandfather, father, and son. It ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:46 pm

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SMITH COLUMN: The incorrect scorecard that changed Masters history

AUGUSTA – With every official, competitor and patron maintaining a hopeful eye on the weather while basking in the golden rays of sunshine, it was ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, April 7, 2023 1:00 pm

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SMITH COLUMN: Crops and Mother Nature

The recent cold snap left this one-time farm boy emotionally bothered, and depressed. It was again a reminder how fickle Mother Nature can be, smiling ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, March 25, 2023 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Remembering the days of Parade’s print magazine

Although I was not aware of what was going on, it was a little disconcerting in the last couple of years when on occasional weekends ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, March 18, 2023 9:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Glad Mike Bobo is back at UGA

While I prefer never to begin any essay or treatise with anything negative, I realize that images sometimes become entrenched and often are inaccurate. Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Georgia fans will miss Todd Monken

While I didn’t resort to keeping a tally sheet, I must have been asked three dozen times or more if I thought Todd Monken would ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Bankstons found niche, love the Dogs

This community needs no reminder of the impact severe weather can have. Not when there are still trees down and other clear reminders of tornadoes that ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: The interesting stories of the great Verne Lundquist

DALLAS – When you arrive at Dallas–Ft. Worth Airport, you always notice the sprightly atmosphere that prevails. There may be a recession, elsewhere in the ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, February 4, 2023 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Dick Ferguson

Down on the farm, yesteryear, there were no button-down shirts existing for the country boys I knew. When I learned about button-downs, little did I ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:30 am

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