Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. However, there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets w…
You’ve probably heard Republicans say the Inflation Reduction Act — the massive spending bill just passed by Senate Democrats — includes provi…
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, many will have made decisions about their child’s education that will not only put t…
Environmental justice. Environmental health. Environmental equity. The Democrats have rebranded the infamous “Green New Deal” to apply in ever…
It would seem that the teaching profession has been elevated to a status that is above criticism.
NOTE: Because we are at the beginning of another school year, the next three columns will be reprints of previous columns offering hints and t…
In Washington things are rarely what they seem. It’s why Congress labels bills with names they think will be more palatable to the public rath…
Several weeks ago we began talking with two legends of Motor Racing Network announcers. If you listed to MRN from 1980s through early 2000s yo…
In the quiet countryside of Bat Harbor between the old log church and the new church, I got a chance to talk with two legends of NASCAR broadc…
You can almost hear the dual exhausts from Junior Johnson’s Ford coupe echo through the hot June nights along the Hooper Highway even after 70 years.
Spring arrived Thursday and must have helped push the temperature to about 80 degrees for our hometown, but the warm trend took the sidelines …
Spring is just two days after St. Patrick’s Day, reminding us of the season’s greening, and we feel spring already in the air with temperature…
The cold end of February will stretch out longer than usual for our hometown with an additional day referred to as Leap Day 2020, because of t…
Snow made believers out of the weather reports warning that this might happen on Thursday, when the early flakes mixed with slow rain continue…
It would seem that the teaching profession has been elevated to a status that is above criticism.
The Newport City School System and the Newport City Board of Education have a strong appreciation for all public educators, especially those a…
Every May, we celebrate and honor teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week for their commitment to our students. I would like to acknowledge …
Being a property owner in Cocke County, I feel the need to speak up. We have all listened and read the many comments made concerning property …
As the year came to an end and another begins, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward. Throughout what most wo…
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