Dimon Kendrick-holmes
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Columbus, GA, United States
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Alabama Republicans didn't want to condone Roy Moore's behavior, but they also had a problem: They hate Democrats.
But an interesting thing happened. Nearly 23,000 people — or 1.7 percent of Alabama voters — wrote in somebody else’s name, which means they voted against Roy Moore. They couldn’t and wouldn’t approve of his alleged behavior. But they had a problem: They hate Democrats. Which is why they wrote in somebody besides Doug Jones. → Read More
You're probably watching the Iron Bowl whether you pull for Auburn or Alabama, so here's some ideas about who to root for if you don't have ties to either team
If you’re a Georgia fan, you’ve got an especially tough dilemma. In light of Auburn’s throttling of the Bulldogs a couple of weeks ago, do you want to try to exact revenge against the Tigers, or do you think you’ve got a better chance to beat Alabama? But let’s say you don’t have a dog in the fight. Are you going with the Tigers or the Tide? → Read More
Body found in the woods off Winston Road in Columbus Georgia reminds us why schools south of Macon Road including Brewer and Dorothy Height elementary schools are failing.
Those of us who live north of Macon Road might feel safe, but if a significant portion of our community is beset by crime, poverty and despair, then all of us suffer. It’s in everybody’s best interest for all of us, especially all of our children, to get an opportunity to succeed. → Read More
Several months ago, I decided to surprise Bess with a plane ticket to Houston – yes, a round-trip ticket – so she could in turn surprise her sister, Leslie, who lives there with her family.
Several months ago, I decided to surprise Bess with a plane ticket to Houston – yes, a round-trip ticket – so she could in turn surprise her sister, Leslie, who lives there with her family. This was easier said than done. → Read More
The new national memorial to the Global War on Terrorism at the National Infantry Museum on Fort Benning is another reminder that war is no game and can't be compared to football.
The troops marched between a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, which bears the names of 58,318 fallen soldiers, and the new national memorial to the Global War on Terrorism, which bears the names of 6,915 more fallen and will be dedicated Monday morning. Watching them, I thought how people frequently compare football to war. Coaches and players at all levels talk about “going to… → Read More
While Vanderbilt fans chanted, “We want Bama,” Vanderbilt Commodore player Nifae Lealao said, “Alabama, you’re next.” Vanderbilt would be better off to try to sneak up on the Tide.
While Vanderbilt fans chanted, “We want Bama,” Vanderbilt Commodore player Nifae Lealao said, “Alabama, you’re next.” Vanderbilt would be better off to try to sneak up on the Tide. → Read More
From watching the video, I’m just guessing no soldiers were around. Instead, there’s a guy laughing and saying, “Y’all need to go on and get off the floor now! Ya’ll fixing to go to jail for nothing!”
From watching the video of women fighting at Dollar Tree, I’m just guessing no soldiers were around. Instead, there’s a guy laughing and saying, “Y’all need to go on and get off the floor now! Ya’ll fixing to go to jail for nothing!” → Read More
I couldn't stop eating fried food and carbohydrates until I was on the verge of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Many people are stricken with disease by no fault of their own. But I was facing a debilitating disease – and putting the future of my family at risk – simply because I liked eating food that was bad for me, and I was too undisciplined and impulsive to stop. → Read More
Here's why the Ledger-Enquirer published the name and photo of Columbus Police Officer Ryan Vardman
This week the Ledger-Enquirer published online and in print the name and photograph of Columbus Police Officer Ryan Vardman, the officer who on May 18 fatally struck 22-year-old Deonte Giles with a police car after Giles, according to police, pointed a weapon at another officer. Our decision to publish the name and photo made some people angry. → Read More
Sure, many people remember their mothers for their cooking skills, but you don't have to be a great cook to be a great mother.
I was ignorant. Today I know quite a few excellent mothers who pick up casseroles on the way home or, better yet, let the man of the house handle the cooking. After all, cooking skills don’t make somebody a good mother. I mean, would you want Anthony Bourdain or Mario Batali to be your mother? → Read More
We laid our guinea pig to rest and covered the box with dirt. We took turns reading the guinea pig poems. Then we sang “You are my Sunshine.” That’s when I realized I’d never been to a pet funeral before.
We laid our guinea pig to rest and covered the box with dirt. We took turns reading the guinea pig poems. Then we sang “You are my Sunshine.” That’s when I realized I’d never been to a pet funeral before. → Read More
‘You find yourself wondering if there’s anything new under the sun’
Pat Metheny played a whole bunch of guitars. He played one called a Roland GR-300 Synthesizer, which sounded like a trumpet. There was no singing, but when he hit high notes and got the thing to screaming, he’d open his mouth and it looked like the music was coming straight out of his lungs. → Read More
Falcons fan: Now’s not the time to start believing we can win
Another 18 years later, the Falcons are back in the Super Bowl. Since then, Tom Brady and the Patriots have been to six Super Bowls and won four. I expect us to act like we’ve been there before – which now we have – and to play a good game. But all season I’ve believed we won’t win, and so far my lack of belief is working. So I believe we won’t win. → Read More
What to consider before giving away money at the holidays to people and causes
I know I run through this mental checklist before I give, and I suspect most people do too. It’s smart to do this. It’s wise to count the cost. But real giving – and true love – is giving when you expect nothing in return. → Read More
You’ve heard of fly-over states, but what about drive-thru towns?
There’s been a lot of talk in the past month or so about “fly-over” states. Around here, there are small towns like Valley where real people are trying to catch a break too. These are drive-thru towns, really, where people zooming down interstates between big cities take an exit ramp and grab a quick meal from a window, unaware of the people inside. → Read More
Holiday Help letters ready for potential givers to read
The Ledger-Enquirer has begun receiving letters for its annual Holiday Help program. The premise is simple: People in need in the Chattahoochee Valley write letters describing their plight, and people with plenty have an opportunity to read and choose their letters and help them. → Read More
Presidential endorsements: now there’s a touchy subject
While the majority of Columbus residents voted for Clinton, many of our readers did not, and you let us know about it. You expressed disbelief that we would have an opinion when we’re supposed to be impartially covering the news. → Read More
Election 2016: Let’s try something different next time
Are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton really on the ballot for Tuesday’s presidential election? Looking at how America got to this point. → Read More
Standoffs, amputation, car crash put winning and losing in perspective
A Vanderbilt football fan was feeling good about a big upset victory, but then a whole bunch of bad news happened in Columbus, Ga., including a dump truck drowning, car crash, amputation and standoffs. → Read More
A parent’s survival guide for moving a college freshman
Your first kid heading off to college? Georgia writer Dimon Kendrick-Holmes offers some tips about moving them into a dorm. → Read More