Opinions
Annual Christmas Parade in Elizabethton is a holiday tradition
As the holiday season unfolds, the unique charm of local Christmas parades becomes the heartbeat of communities nationwide. ...
Columns
Hey, Joe, pardon me (and everyone else)
BY THOMAS KNAPP On December 1, outgoing US president Joe Biden issued a pardon for all federal crimes ...
Columns
Historical narratives. Claims, mutual pain, loss, and trauma
BY IAN AUSTIN When considering the “Palestinian Question,” it helps to identify all true, core issues. I believe ...
Opinions
State Senator hopes Supreme Court stands with state on gender-affirming care for minors
To the Editor: Pursuant to arguments in the Supreme Court this week, I am hopeful that the court ...
Opinions
December 7th: A day which must never be repeated in history
December 7th marks the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The two hour sneak attack by the ...
Columns
In 2025, Republicans must cut down the size of government
Last week, millions of Tennesseans gathered together to celebrate Thanksgiving with family, fellowship, and delicious food. While this ...
Opinions
Jesus is the most unique, important person, who ever lived
To the Editor: The Covered Bridge and Bristol Motor Speedway are beautiful at Christmas. The churches of Carter ...
Columns
Post-Election: Bringing hope back to life
BY ROBERT KOEHLER If you want to play the game of politics, here’s step one: Reduce everything to ...
Opinions
Hurricane Helene resulted in loss, but in a wealth of compassion
It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene showed her face in Carter County and left a muddy trail ...
Opinions
Reader: Give thanks
To the Editor: As I will celebrate the beginning of my 88th year on Friday, November 29, I ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch SoCon College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 15
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers versus the Furman Paladins is one of five games on the Wednesday college…
Hornets vs. Jazz Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 15
The Charlotte Hornets (8-28) are 5.5-point favorites as they look to end a seven-game road losing streak when…
How to Watch Furman vs. East Tennessee State on TV or Live Stream – January 15
SoCon foes meet when the Furman Paladins (14-3, 2-2 SoCon) welcome in the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (10-7,…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Wednesday, January 15
Top-25 teams will take the court across six games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Kansas…
How to Watch the Hornets vs. Jazz Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 15
The Charlotte Hornets (8-28) hope to break a seven-game road losing streak when they visit the Utah Jazz…