Message of Thanks from Terry Bell Dear Editor, The wonderful people of Henderson spoke. I am humbled by their decision to allow me to lead and serve them as Mayor of this city. First, I …
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for millions of people across the country. Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend, and such informal gatherings contribute …
Our 113th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned on the evening of Thursday, April 25. The session was highlighted by a focus on public safety, protecting children, keeping taxes low and maintaining …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his sixth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow …
By Senator Page Walley This past Saturday we observed Veterans Day across America, honoring the men and women who have served bravely in our armed forces. It was a day to recognize them for all they …
The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for November: Friday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m. - “Black Holes: the other side of infinity” Tuesday, …
Boundary Issue Dear Editor, At a recent Chester County Commission meeting, the owner of Mifflin Store came before the Commission asking that the boundary for beer sales in Chester County be reduced. …
Following in the footsteps of a towering figure like Theodore Roosevelt is no small feat, and for William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, the transition was particularly …
By State Senator Page Walley Our 113th General Assembly wrapped up its business for the 2023 legislative session on Friday, April 21 and adjourned for the year. The session was highlighted by a …
By State Senator Page Walley Weeks ago, storms ravaged our district, and in McNairy County, we had nine souls that were lost. Across the district lives were shattered and properties devastated. It …
By State Senator Page Walley Hearing from constituents in order to best represent you is the most important thing I do. In addition to my in-person listening meetings and regular community visits, we …
Dear Editor, The article submitted by Dr. Elizabeth A. Saunders on the “African American’s Quest for Education in Chester County” in the February 9, 2023 edition of the newspaper is indeed …
By State Senator Page Walley Last week was highlighted by Governor Bill Lee delivering his fifth State of the State Address on Monday evening in a joint session of the General Assembly. In the speech …
By Richard Karpel *Public Notice Week is Feb. 5-11. Politicians don’t like to be forced to share information. Some are more forthcoming than others but every last one of them — regardless of …
On Jan. 25, State Senator Page Walley (R-Savannah) led the General Assembly’s Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Juvenile Justice as they met to announce legislative recommendations to improve the Wilder …
By State Senator Page Walley Our state legislature will convene on Jan. 10 to begin the 113th General Assembly. The state budget, tax relief, and improving care for children in state custody will be …
By: Senator Marsha Blackburn U.S. Senator for Tennessee Bipartisanship has been hard to come by over the last two years, but one thing my Democratic colleagues and I share is a deep concern about Big …
Letter to the Editor: I want to address two bills that are up for vote with the Senate, S. 828, and House of Representatives, H.R. 432. These bills, “The Mental Health Access Improvement Act of …
Dear Dave, I need your advice. I just accepted a new job in a field I love three weeks ago. Yesterday, I was recruited and offered a position by a huge company for the same kind of position, and …
By Ken Paulson There was a period in the late ‘60s when the Beach Boys, desperate for a hipper identity, reportedly considered shortening their name to “Beach.” Of course, the Backstreet Boys …