Opinion

I felt it deeply. Did you? When the news came that Dolly Parton had passed, it felt strangely personal. I've always been a huge Dolly fan, and it was never just about the music. I loved … I'm not sure there are enough words to properly express how grateful I am for the response to the August 19th Letter to the Community article, but I'm going to try. When I wrote it, I … It has been a pretty crazy week and a half in the newspaper world. Last Wednesday night, a storm blew through Huntingdon and knocked out power to our printing plant. The power outage lasted long … There's just something about the high school football season in Tennessee. The weather is still hot, the days are still long, and technically summer isn't over yet. But once the lights come … Well, for better or worse, the election is behind us. First, congratulations to those who won. Running for public office—especially at the local level—is not easy. It takes a tremendous … That's probably something you learned and believed in elementary school. But somewhere along the way, after learning about the Electoral College, safe congressional districts, red states and blue … He's where the good men go Sun on his back, tractor purring His knees feel good, his back strong That old bull so happy he's home. It's always summer in the fields of God Cool breeze blowing, … There's something about this time of year that feels like a fresh start. The calendar may still say summer, and the Tennessee heat certainly hasn't gone anywhere, but you can feel the … One of the unexpected joys of raising five children is getting to observe just how differently people are wired. Scientists call them chronotypes—our natural tendencies toward being an early bird … I don't want to complain too much about rain in July. Anyone who has lived in Tennessee very long knows that summer can turn hot and dry in a hurry. A good rain can be a blessing. It keeps the … As a student at the University of Tennessee, earning my degree in three years wasn't about being smarter than anyone else, and it certainly wasn't required. The thinking was pretty straightforward: … President Trump has been musing about whether he's the most powerful man in world history, and judging by the results lately, the answer is definitely "no." It's certainly true that Trump has … This week marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most important moments in American history. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. … As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, it is worth remembering that July 4, 1776, did not come out of nowhere. The Declaration of Independence was not the result of one … June 7 is not as famous as July 4. Most Americans know July 4, 1776, as the day connected with the Declaration of Independence. It is the date printed at the top of the document. It is the day we … It's that time of year when it seems like everyone is getting ready to head south or east to spend a week or so at the beach or some other vacation destination. We travel every year about this … For the past year or so, artificial intelligence has felt like a fast-moving conversation that most of us are still trying to understand. At first, it seemed almost like a novelty. People used it to … There I was—perched in a tree stand like I knew exactly what I was doing—bow in hand, confidence somewhere between 'seasoned hunter' and 'YouTube-certified professional.' The woods were … It's time to till the soil and use the hoe to break the clods of dirt so the ground will nurture all those seeds and plants you're about to give it to grow into food. Shortly, you'll either have an … In a small town like Perry County, news does not always wait for print. It travels front porches, checkout lines and ballfield bleachers long before ink hits paper. Recently, there has been …