Newspaper offers new service

As promised a few weeks ago, you can now order reprints of many of the photos you see in The Express-Star by going to on line to chickashanews.com and clicking a few buttons.

You also can order from a selection of candid shots that haven't been published in the newspaper from events such as graduations and sports tournament. You can also find some of the newspaper's award winning photos from the past available to order as well as recent news photos. Photos will remain on the site for viewing and purchase for 60 days after their initial upload.

Only photos taken The Express-Star staff are available for prints through our site. Contributed photos remain the property of their individual copyright holders.

One of the features of online order site is that it allows you to view the photos in a slideshow, accompanied by snappy music in the background.

Should you find a photo or photos you'd like to purchase, you'll find it easy to do on line with a variety of options available at a modest cost.

You'll be able to choose the paper you want the photos printed on - glossy or matte Fuji paper as well as order a variety of sizes, including wallet, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and 11x14. See a photo that you think would make a cool poster? No problem. You can order that as well.

Also available for purchase is an array other photo products including photo greeting cards, frames, and coffee mugs.

The process is simple and you get your photos is just a matter of days. After you submit your order to dot Photo, processing time is 1 to 3 business days. Shipment via standard US mail, typically takes between 3 to 5 business days to reach your mailbox. Need them quicker?

There are some express shipping options available that can get them to you overnight after the processing.

We accept all major credit cards on the secure on line site.

Check it out. Even it you’re not ready to purchase, you’ll enjoy the slideshows and music.

Jerry Pittman is publisher of The Express-Star. You can e-mail him at jpittman@cnhi.com