Mississippi ‘masters’ lure lunkers … using only their hands as bait June 13, 2002 — Mike Willoughby emerged from the mud-brown Mississippi water as if he were part of a river baptism, as if the very spirit of the Holy Ghost had taken possession of his being. But Willoughby didn’t …
Read moreJuly 10, 2001 — When I walked into Moose’s Poolside Cafe it was lunchtime. Customers sat on stools and enjoyed veggie burgers, cheesesteak sandwiches and waffle-cut french fries. Nothing unusual about all that. But when the patrons rose from their seats, the round imprint of the stool remained on their …
Read moreMay 1, 2001 — I have studied the videotape, stared at the photos. I have done so repeatedly. And each time, I cock my head to the side and squint skeptically. Is that really me? Did I really do that? Then I snicker and release a wide satisfied smile. Because …
Read moreDecember 8, 1998 — I think I know how Chris Chandler must feel in the morning. Only my soreness on Monday didn’t come from some Colts from Indianapolis. It came from two bulls from Barrow County. “How did you get talked into doing this?” asked David Goins, 29, of Winder, …
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