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The season of Lent inspires hope, challenges us to be better people
The season of Lent is upon us. Most Christians do not observe Lent. It is mainly observed by ... Read more
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We can learn from the Transylvania Purchase as well as celebrate it
The 250th anniversary of the Transylvania Purchase is being celebrated this weekend at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. ... Read more
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Who and what is St. Patrick’s Day all about and why we celebrate wearing green
St. Patrick’s Day annually falls on March 17. Communities worldwide gather for large events while decked out in ... Read more
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Spring brings new life to Mother Earth; a beautiful time to be alive
Spring is a beautiful time to be alive. The birds are chirping, and early bloomers are showing their ... Read more
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Drug court and regional recovery center are about giving addicts a shot at redemption
The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center and First Judicial Felony Recovery Court will have its regional spring graduation ... Read more
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Daylight Savings Time returns this week…a reminder to set your clocks
It’s time to change the clocks again from standard time to Daylight Saving Time. Come Saturday morning, the ... Read more
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Safe driving is the best way to avoid vehicle accidents
Driving a car can give you freedom. But it’s also one of the riskiest things you do every ... Read more
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Are American robins a real sign of spring? Remembering Freddie
For the past few days, robins have been seen playing in the yards and flitting from housetop to ... Read more
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Merry March is just days away… and spring is just around the corner
Some things I noticed this week… a robin flitting about on my lawn, trees beginning to leaf, and ... Read more
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Baseball, a sure sign of spring…although snowflakes are in the forecast
Basketball is still being played, and there is a forecast of snow this week, but it’s also baseball ... Read more