http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com The latest headlines from MarshallNewsMessenger en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., MarshallNewsMessenger Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:03:09 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/08/82/52/image_1352828.jpg http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com 5 http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110609_web_ed.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110609_web_ed.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:08:16 EST The ongoing drug wars in Mexico hold tremendous negative consequences both for that country and ours. The United States should offer whatever assistance the Mexicans will take to quell the violence. http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110509_web_dillard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110509_web_dillard.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:22:47 EST We have enjoyed the best of East Texas weather since last Saturday and the balance of the week should hold the pleasing fall weather with sunshine. According to the forecast, beginning Sunday, liquid sunshine is back for our area but with only 10 percent chance to start. http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110509_web_edh.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110509_web_edh.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:01:05 EST Historical novels are a popular genre these days. There are many good historical novels that tend to emphasize a particular historical event, person, group or historical period, giving the drama and definitive human experiences in an individual's life or a family's experience. Such novels are an important and engaging way of learning and understanding history, particularly the history of "the common people." http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110509_web_ed.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110509_web_ed.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:00:40 EST Wednesday marked the four-week point before the opening day of this year's version of the Wonderland of Lights. http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110309_WEB_editorial.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/110309_WEB_editorial.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:20:26 EST Some more good news