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The Miracle That Saved America

Nov 19, 2021 at 10:23 am by Paulette Jackson 1

Thanksgiving is upon us. And in light of the special day, I hope you will enjoy the story of, The Miracle That Saved America, both literally and figuratively, in many ways. It.... Read More

ASK ELLIE: GIRL FIGHT

Nov 18, 2021 at 11:52 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Ellie I have a tight circle of friends, just about six women I have known for some time, college, children, careers, marriage, divorces, deaths, etc., and we are all tea.... Read More

What the Historic SNAP Increase Means for Recipients

Nov 17, 2021 at 09:00 am by bmdalton

Food insecurity is one of the biggest hurdles that our most vulnerable neighbors face daily — something that gets especially challenging around the holidays. With school.... Read More

In Honor of Our Family's Veterans: WWI. WWII. Korea. USA. Vietnam. Afghanistan.

Nov 11, 2021 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson

War: It started long ago, in the realm of Heaven, when one of the most beautiful angels, Lucifer, challenged the Almighty to create an army of followers bigger than his own. W.... Read More

How Tennessee can defend local funding of education

Nov 11, 2021 at 08:59 am by robmtchl 3

Can you imagine your local school board passing a resolution that allows a company to pay no property tax for the fire department and the police department? Of course not. But.... Read More

Property Revaluations in Tennessee. Why More is Better!

Nov 09, 2021 at 08:00 am by robmtchl 1

Tax limitations are one of the most common responses to political pressure for property tax relief. These limits can constrain growth in property taxes, but they may also shif.... Read More

ASK ELLIE: I am 14 and asked to the Homecoming Dance

Nov 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Miss Ellie: I am 14 years old and have been invited to my first school dance. The dance is my school's homecoming dance here in Murfreesboro. A boy asked me and I said&n.... Read More

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Cynthia's Favorite Things: The November Issue

Cynthia’s Favorite Things: The November Edition

Nov 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Fall is the season, cooler breezes fill the senses, trees are beginning their state of hibernation changing colors and dropping their leaves, and love or rather pie is i.... Read More

Must See Movie of the Week: HALLOWEEN (1978)

Oct 29, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Must See Movie of the Week is, of course, "HALLOWEEN." While this is far from a movie I enjoy watching, at my age, it was more or less a horror rite of passage of youth,.... Read More

ASK ELLIE: The Selfish Christmas list, what to do?

Oct 28, 2021 at 09:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Ellie: It is not even the end of October and I just received an e-mail from my sister-in-law with a list of EVERYTHING that she, my brother, my four nieces and nephews w.... Read More

Must See Movie of the Week: Old Henry

Oct 22, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

The Must See Movie of the Week is "Old Henry." When I first looked into this movie, I thought it would be a story about a wonderful dog or the candy bar, I could no.... Read More

Does Tennessee value corporations more than homeowners?

Oct 15, 2021 at 10:41 am by Michelle Willard 3

As the Tennessee General Assembly gets ready to convene a special session about funding, buildout and oversight of Ford Motor Company’s plans for the Memphis Regional.... Read More

Take Action During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 13, 2021 at 07:00 am by bmdalton

This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I encourage you to take a moment to think about how breast cancer has affected your life. If you haven’t been directl.... Read More

Mike Sparks: Tennessee Comptroller addresses college textbook affordability for Tennesseans

Oct 11, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Over the past several years, many published reports related to the affordability of course materials have shown that as many as 69 percent of Tennessee students have delayed o.... Read More

Cynthia’s Favorite Things – The October (Funtober) Issue

Oct 01, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Oktoberfestivals - October to many means attending the largest folk fest in the world - Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany; with more than 7 million annual visitors over the.... Read More

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