We haven’t published an issue this good…

…in at least two weeks. Inside: A Bad Billy Laveau instant classic. And the PERFECT book for bathroom reading. See From the Bookshelf on page 11. Our two cover stories are also worthy of your perusal. When your 16-year-old son drowns, your life can descend into endless grief. Or you can try to make something positive out of the tragic …

The All-New Feb. 5 Issue!

Yes, it’s right here in all its salubrious splendor, every page brimming with words and letters arranged into healthful sentences. Fun Fact: reading the Examiner regularly is one of the best things you can do to keep healthful habits in your life. So start reading already!

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We join the gun control debate. You know, like where to point the thing – and more importantly, where not to. (You thought we were going to talk about legislation? Haha. That is too funny.) The other front page story explores the surprising salubriousness of simply cracking open a book in the presence of your little munchkins. It has a …

Music Therapy: every Thursday

Today is no exception. Or is it? Actually, today’s post is an exceptional one, marking the 8th anniversary of the death of the Mr. Dynamite, Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Soul Brother #1, the Godfather of Soul, Mr. Please Please himself, Augusta’s own James Brown (1933-2006). In his honor, feast your eyes and ears on this excellent video tribute. …

I Love Monday!

And I love this weather! And I love LOW HUMIDITY! Not that we can really complain about the summer of 2014. Last week we had a handful of absolutely beastly-hot days, but by and large this has not been a bad summer at all. As for today, if you have to go outside, bundle up if you’re in the Medical …

Cats & Dogs

In this case, mainly dogs. They seem to have grasped the concept that, with school back in session in many places (which is crazy for the first week of August, but that’s another story), it’s high time to savor everything summer has left to offer before it’s too late. We spotted a few of them at local parks: Even cats …

DWIGHT SAYS COME ON BACK!

We recently received official permission to replace the Medical Examiner newsstand taken from the lobby of Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Ft. Gordon. Look for it on your left behind Starbucks as you enter the main hospital entrance. Thanks, Mr. President!

Hump Day Hiatus Twofer

Every Wednesday in this very spot, the Medical Examiner offers you a few sweet moments of escape, perhaps a video vacation to Borneo or Bali, Chicago or Shanghai. What follows first is a beautiful reminder that life’s travels are not as much about our destination as they are about who we’re traveling with. Below that, our second feature (scroll down) …