If you're in a work situation where you have a strong, positive relationship with that supervisor or boss above you, congratulations. While it definitely does happen, this is not always the case for …

As a reporter, I am privileged to be given information from my contacts. I do research to back up that information. I attend meetings and observe the interaction of the commissioners and others in …

With the Spring comes…. bugs and bees. Blow flies buzzing, bees pollinating, beetles crawling,  Red wasps and yellow jackets stinging, Butterflies fliting, spiders spinning, …

Current news reports seem to show that in many areas of the country the economy is performing strongly. Housing prices are up, corporate profits are increasing, and unemployment rates in most places …

The Beatles sang, “Here goes the sun.” Monet painted, “Reading beneath the lilacs.” Rodin sculpted, “Eternal springtime.” Shakespeare wrote, “When daffodils begin to …

No matter what the weathermen have to say, March 20 is the first day of spring. The sun will cross the celestial equator and for exactly one moment, every point on Earth gets equal days and equal …

It’s a ritual that marks the change of seasons from winter to spring. In Tennessee, we can’t always count on the weather to give us that signal. Last week temperatures climbed into the high …

My family just got back from a trip to Orlando with my mother and aunt. We had the bright idea to rent a 15-passenger van for the trip. It ultimately did save money on gas and such, and it definitely …

As we grow in knowledge, the exposure and information sources change, as do the things we worry about. As teenagers we worried about passing the drivers license test. We worried about what to wear to …

I have been a volunteer at the Benton County Animal Shelter (BCAS) since the summer of 2024. As a volunteer, I set my own hours and days. I usually work for 1-2 hours, 2-3 mornings a week. I began as …

We have control of Venezuela’s largest oil supply in the world, according to President Trump. We capture oil tankers from other countries going to Venezuela and unload them in Texas or Louisiana. …

This weekend, the United States entered open combat operations in Iran. President Trump addressed the nation, describing the strikes as massive and necessary, aimed at dismantling Iran’s military …

In the last few years fast food restaurants and retailers have been asking if you want to round up for charities. With the recent announcement that the penny will no longer be manufactured, there …

Truth is always proper and beautiful and in all places. The life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous. The future belongs to those who believe in …

I recently listened to Tucker Carlson’s interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. The discussion centered on Israel, Christian Zionism, and the idea that Israel has a “right to …

Were you aware that when you read about or hear about news reports of major tragedies, they may be impacting your own life beyond what you may realize? The recent ice storms, devastating …

Spring things I hope to see soon are many. Daffodils and redbuds top the list! I hope to see bluebirds in nesting boxes, Bunnies running across the yard, Skunks searching for a …

With the goal of attracting new sources of income to our area, our local officials are working hard at recruiting new industries. An additional aspect of having new industries is that we will have …

With you in the fire Most of us are familiar with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Three young men carried off into Babylonian captivity. Strangers in a foreign land. Pressured to bow to …

The Super Bowl last night wrapped up the 2025 NFL season with a decisive victory for the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots, 29-13, in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, …