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Is football safe for student athletes?

The Associated Press reports recently released research on 202 former football players found evidence of brain disease in nearly all of them. The athletes included professional, college and even high school players

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The Good Folks of Lennox Valley

Cooper knows shifty editor up to something

Like many small towns, Lennox Valley marked seasons of the year with special events. The county fair marked the end of summer in my hometown, while the annual turkey shoot served as a reminder that winter chills would soon fill the air.

Aug 20, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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Tennessee needs to get tougher on cockfighting

Fighting roosters is not a harmless diversion. There’s an direct link between cockfighting and interstate gambling and illegal drugs. It’s a despicable crime that deserves more than a slap on the wrist.

Aug 20, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Republicans want truly affordable health care

Here’s the simple fact:The so-called Affordable Care Act is unaffordable for the middle class, and getting more unaffordable every year. I am glad Roe is fighting for East Tennesseans to make health care more affordable and accessible.

Aug 20, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Stumping for governor across Tennessee

With Haslam unable to seek re-election, the GOP primary next August will likely see a crowded field. Heck, it already is with a number of high-profile candidates tossing their hats into the ring.

Aug 20, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Community Voices

Looking through ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ with 21st century glasses

Even though “The Devil’s Dictionary” isn’t currently on any best-seller list, it’s as relevant today as it was 111 years ago as the sampling below demonstrates.

Aug 20, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Dsplaying the Tennessee flag correctly

Forgive us if we are bit touchy about this subject, but Johnson City has a vested interest in seeing that the Tennessee flag is displayed properly because it was a resident of this city who designed it more than a century ago. That same design flies today above the grave of LeRoy Reeves, an attorney and captain in the Tennessee National Guard, who is buried in the city’s Oak Hill Cemetery.

Aug 19, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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The New South looks to a better future

My South acknowledges the past, celebrates the present and moves forward toward an even better future. That is my South.

Aug 18, 2017 at 12:17 AM
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Keeping fluoride on tap is a wise call

We commend the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen for wisely reversing its earlier decision to remove fluoride from the town's water supply. In the end, science and the facts prevailed.

Aug 18, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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We know exactly where the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust should go

We can think of no better place to display this symbol of the Old South and the KKK than beside a portrait of a man reviled for his treatment of former Confederates. It would be the perfect pairing (you might say opposite ends of the same coin) to illustrate the history of this state.

Aug 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM
The Meade Tractor Cornhole Classic will take place Friday and Saturday in the Fan Engagement Area at BMS. Qualifying rounds will start at noon on Friday and the championship will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
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Speedway Children's Charities

Night race delivers major boost to area children’s charities

The popularity of the August night race at Bristol Motor Speedway makes this week the most important of the year for the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities.

Updated Aug 16, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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Community Voices

What's the hurry? Time to slow down

Of course, where else but in Tennessee, it is against the law to hog the left lane (even while doing the speed limit?) and slow down speedier traffic. In particular it is ungrateful to hinder a local member of the legislature who demands you get out of his way. Speed bullying.

Updated Aug 16, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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Elvis put a face to prescription drug abuse

Elvis' death was tragic. He was a talented entertainer and a cultural icon. His death shocked and saddened many Americans, much like the passing of Michael Jackson and Prince (under eerily similar circumstances) would some three decades later.

Aug 16, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Should Johnson City end funeral escorts?

The Johnson City Commission is expected to decide Thursday if city police will discontinue escorting funeral processions. Police Chief Mark Sirois told commissioners earlier this month that it might be prudent to end the longstanding tradition.

Aug 14, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Selling golf course could benefit swimmers

For so many years the city has catered to the benefits of golfers, with two courses. I believe it is high time the city catered to those who cannot or do not have interest in golf.

Aug 14, 2017 at 9:38 AM