Articles by Kelli Ballard

Mississippi joined the Union in 1817, becoming the 20th state. “The Magnolia State,” so named because of its many magnolia trees, was first explored in 1540 by the Spanish, but since they could not find any gold, they abandoned the… Read More

Today is Father’s Day: the one time a year set aside to recognize and honor Dad. But it wasn’t always celebrated as it is today, and many men did not want the distinction. Some even considered it foolish. It was… Read More

How far back can you trace your family? Most of us can trace our roots for at least a couple of generations, but one Montana man can trace his much further. In fact, his DNA is the oldest in North… Read More

When we hear the term sanctuary city, we think of illegal immigration. But that’s not the case in California’s newest sanctuary city, Atwater. The pandemic hasn’t been nearly as hard on the city as the state’s shutdown has, and the… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of life and has disrupted normalcy. Social media is filled with funny memes as people try to make light of the quarantine to get a few laughs during such tough times. And then… Read More

According to Project Veritas, CBS had employees of Cherry Health – Heart of the City Health Center in Grand Rapids, MI line up in their cars to pretend to be patients waiting for Coronavirus testing. The news crews were there… Read More

While humans are shutting themselves indoors to avoid the Coronavirus, the animal kingdom is taking advantage of the extra roaming space. Cities and tourist areas that are usually bustling with activity have been shut down, giving animals an opportunity they… Read More

America is finally beginning to open back up, and Governors in at least 17 states in the West, the Northeast, and the Midwest are working with neighbors to coordinate the reopening. Most of the South, however, has chosen strategies independently,… Read More

The bald eagle is a majestic bird and a fierce predator. On June 20, 1782, it was chosen to be the emblem for the official seal of the United States. The bird’s name is a bit deceptive since it has… Read More

Who will be the next president of the United States? With the election only a few months away, the Democratic Party has been on the hunt for its next presidential candidate – and it finally looks like the race has… Read More

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced people to practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of the virus. While COVID-19 is tragic, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a better time for the population to practice distancing while still being… Read More

The Coronavirus has had one positive impact: It has made everyone more aware of the importance of hygiene in preventing diseases. Throughout history there have been different notions on personal cleanliness. Centuries ago, people used to think that taking baths… Read More