Leesa Jones, Author at Washington Daily News - Page 3 of 16

Columns

It’s a family affair

As I write this column, preparing it for Wednesday’s paper, I have no idea of how Washington’s race for mayor and city council members will turn out. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, November 6, 2023 4:47 pm

Columns

Staying out for the homeless

As the month of November ushers in a host of holidays to come, it also brings to mind thoughts of being with family, preparing for ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 30, 2023 4:33 pm

Columns

October memories: from candy apples to college

Oh, the October memories. It all started with thinking about a candy apple. Mrs. Carrie Blount made the best candy apples in Washington. I think ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 23, 2023 2:35 pm

Columns

Searching for a home grown success story connection

This is a repost but it is relevant, as I am in Charleston, S.C. looking for connections to a Washington story. Will Smith starred in a 1993 ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Columns

Shine, Washington, shine

You could almost hear the smiles on people’s faces Saturday in downtown Washington. There was so much joy, goodwill and such a warm and welcoming spirit ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 9, 2023 4:34 pm

Columns

Special request from readers all over the country

I have heard from so many people from all over the country to please repost this column with a picture of the school. Many folks ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 2, 2023 4:37 pm

Columns

Precious memories recorded in the WDN

The Washington Daily News has been a part of my family as long as I can remember. So much of my family’s history has been ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 25, 2023 6:14 pm

Columns

He was a legend at P.S. Jones HS

How many times have you sung ‘I feel good, like I knew I would’ by the great James Brown? Great song, right? Did you know ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 18, 2023 4:46 pm

Columns

27 shades of green

I woke up early that morning feeling a fervent need to pray. I spent time in prayer sensing something urgent that I had never experienced ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 11, 2023 3:42 pm

Columns

All I really needed to know

As September brings children back to school, I pray for a healthy, safe and prosperous year of academic excellence of learning for all. I remember ... Read more