Around Town – July 20

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July 20

Orchids to

the lady in the black car in front of me at McDonald’s for paying for my meal, I will pay it forward! from the lady in the white car.

the civilian in Greenwood who did in seconds what it took nearly 400 police officers over an hour to do in Uvalde.

the Good Samaritan at the mall, we will never know just how many lives you saved.

Bud Herron for his efforts to find Jim Gilmore and writing about him.

Gabby Duncan for making the North High School Honor Roll, from Papaw and Nana.

the brave young man exercising his right to bear arms and protecting and saving countless lives at the mall in Greenwood.

the young man from Seymour who didn’t give up his gun and saved many lives because of it.

Sharon and Joy Delle for putting my paper on the porch on your morning walk.

Onions to

the hero worshipers of the man who killed the shooter at the mall, and forgetting that people lost their lives.

our embarrassing state official.

laws that require us to be a nation of gunslingers.

being told to lower AC usage on hot days to prevent overwhelming the electric grid while also being told to trade in gas cars for electric vehicles.

the pathetic corn trimming at the intersection.

the bar that lets people smoke in it.

Happy Birthday to

Jasmine Yang, from Mom, Dad and Lulu!

Dale Jordan, from Tony, Muggsy, Butch, Kyla, Sara, Zoey, Ethan, Flynn, Josie, and Billy.