Opinions
Reader says there are benefits to darker sky
To the Editor: As reported in the Star on 9/18/24, a rural resident has spoken to our City ...
Columns
Answers for families, justice for victims; Private forensic companies need to be heard
BY DAVID MITTELMAN AND MIKE CARIOLA Since 1965, nearly 350,000 murder and manslaughter cases have remained unsolved, while ...
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Protect access to prescription drugs for marginalized seniors
BY YANIRA CRUZ America’s poorest seniors could soon find it much harder to get the medicines they need. ...
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This weekend brings a new season and familiar activities
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, autumn arrives Sunday at 8:44 a.m. Fall is the season for all ...
Opinions
Covered Bridge Days celebrates an Elizabethton landmark
Covered Bridge Days is a long-time Elizabethton tradition, featuring a variety of music and activities for the whole ...
Columns
It’s never been easier to achieve your dream
BY RANDY BOYD President University of TN System This week, many public higher education institutions across our state ...
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American Girls in Sports Day resolution pushed by TN senator
Across our country, more than 3 million female high school and college athletes compete, practice, and train every ...
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Tennessee is getting away with delaying access to public records
BY DEBORAH FISHER Late last year, the city of Memphis wrote a $7,419.68 check to reimburse the attorney ...
Opinions
Hurricane season reminds us to be prepared at all times for weather disasters
The 2024 hurricane season is here, and already we’ve seen flooding along the Gulf Coast and Florida due ...
Columns
Student’s Perspective: Schools are not safe
BY JAYMA OLLIS HAPPY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL I wish I could go to school and not have an ...