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Since a late summer day frequently yields a spike in the humidity reading to go with the late summer temperature, it is good that our town has…
It’s not often a bird makes the headlines. Especially on a newspaper’s front page, including an editorial board commentary, too.
Recently, my dining partner and I decided to dine at the Barrel House in historic downtown Jonesborough and take along our friend, the Retiree…
Among the world’s most underrated berries, Albert Berry, who claimed to be the first person to parachute from an airplane, may be at the top, …
Years ago, someone I knew who had grown up in my Ohio hometown graduated high school and went off to college. Except when she got there, she p…
Though you wouldn’t know to look at it, a non-descript storefront in Gray is hands down one of the best restaurants in the Tri-Cities.
Since 1987, the United States has set aside October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
How much do you know about your county government?
Rare is the instance when I review a newly opened local restaurant that is just three days old. This is one of those instances.
“Is it live? Is it kind? Is it necessary?”
Redistricting has long-term impact but could easily go unnoticed. All citizens have a stake in it, however. It’s a process that affects all of…
My dining partner can usually be counted on to provide both direction and motivation for the gustatory forays that the dine-around bunch goes on.
My dining partner can usually be counted on to provide both direction and motivation for the gustatory forays that the dine-around bunch goes on.
The rise and fall of Memphis businessman Clarence Saunders involves Piggly Wiggly, the Pink Palace, the New York Stock Exchange, Sole Owner St…
Edward Wolff explores the legacy of 9/11 and the importance of community.
Two of the city’s hardest-working innovators have found success with a restaurant called Red Meze.
Governor Bill Lee’s failed school mask executive order has disrupted education all across Tennessee. Why do some citizens allow politicians to…
Lately, scarcity of resources has been hampering my can-do attitude.
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Lee Dilworth, Founder and CEO of ReVIDA Recovery Centers, urges support for treatment for substance use disorder during September's Recovery Month.
One of north Johnson City’s newest entries to the restaurant scene is Chicken Salad Chick.
Lee Dilworth, Founder and CEO of ReVIDA Recovery Centers, urges support for treatment for substance use disorder during September's Recovery Month.
One of north Johnson City’s newest entries to the restaurant scene is Chicken Salad Chick.
For September's Suicide Prevention Months, Frontier Health's President and CEO Kristie Hammonds shares her personal experiences with suicide.
The atmosphere there is as bright and cheerful as the very friendly and professional service. The food is an experience you will not want to miss.
Frances Lamberts
The atmosphere there is as bright and cheerful as the very friendly and professional service. The food is an experience you will not want to miss.
Frances Lamberts
I arrived home on Friday, Aug. 13, after an almost 12-hour day at work.
Sixty years ago this year we learned a new dance. It was “The Twist,” released by Chubby Checker. The Twist is still a favorite for hula-hoop …
I would have loved to have taken Coach Hawn’s Contemporary Issues class when I was in high school.
ELIZABETHTON — While living here in East Tennessee, I do sometimes miss the bustle and variety that I had in that large metropolis of my youth.
Early in my teaching career of 43 years, I had a student who elected to take my class. He was a senior who loved playing baseball. He was on t…
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Should trick-or-treating be regulated by localities?
Each year at this time, many parents in our region place calls to their local government asking what day trick-or-treating will be held and what are the hours. This question is particularly common when Halloween falls on a Sunday – as it does this year -- and parents would rather their children be able to trick or treat on Saturday. Most area cities and counties place no regulations on Halloween trick-or-treating.