PHOTO GALLERY: I-15 in Nevada partially open as repair efforts continue; detour to Las Vegas
Written by Jeremy Crawford
After heavy rains and flooding closed sections of Interstate-15 through the Virgin River Gorge and south of Mesquite Monday evening, some portions...
Book review: Dr. Ben Carson's 'America the Beautiful' a love letter, message of hope
Written by Rich Rogers
“AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL.” Ben Carson, M.D., with Candy Carson. 2012. Zondervan. Trade Paperback. 205 pages. $14.99.
Dr. Ben Carson has seen the good and...
Written by Heather Hymas
As I thought about a topic to continue our conversation this week, I was considering discussing connections, and how they come to us, how we embrace them, or how sometimes, we simply miss the chance to make them, when...
I was feeling depressed on Monday. Even though I doubt I had reached a “clinical” depth of sadness, it was pretty rotten. I was getting creeped out just watching the complete ineffectiveness of the current administration regarding the St....
Written by Scott Dunford
Last month, I had the rare opportunity to play golf with two fun and accomplished golf professionals at the Palms in Mesquite. I say rare because, as you may know, golf pros and directors rarely get...
Written by Marianne Mansfield
If I were a canary being toted in a cage downward to the depths of the cavern of racial relations in America in 2014, I’d be flat on my back, wings splayed, desperately sucking air. The...
Written by April Ashcroft
Raw Berry Pie
5 cups frozen mixed berries, or berry of choice
25 pitted deglet dates
1/2 tsp vanilla
Completely thaw berries in a large bowl. When thawed, drain off juice and soak dates in juice for 2 hours or...
The Independent September 2014 Print Edition (.PDF)| Thursday, September 04, 2014, 11:00 am |
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CARTOON: "Hillary's advice" by Stephen Bowers| Thursday, September 04, 2014, 9:00 am |
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Before overseed - Burned-out Bermuda grass on tee boxes, fairways, and greens to be overseeded
Written by Adam Schwartz
The St. George/Mesquite area is very unique in countless facets of topography, climate, culture, and recreational activities. One of the main recreational...