Kennedy: Yard sale devotee has set up shop on Highway 127
The funny thing about "Mad Mark" Turk, 60, of Signal Mountain, is that he isn't mad at all.
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Good Deed: Master gardeners deliver 200 toys to Eastdale Community Center
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) and the UT-TSU Hamilton County Extension participated in the 2023 USMC Toys for Tots program, collecting around …
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'Too many things' divide our attention and other letters to the editors
Your Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin recently invited new House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign if he can't keep the Bible out of his politics, arguing…
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Opinion: 1982 Moccasin Bend Task Force report laid out what a future park could offer
In 1898, business interests promoted a canal across Moccasin Bend, shortening the river trip by six miles, and industrializing neighboring acreage, but costs w…
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The Rant
If you are going to protest, show your face. Don't be chicken. And don't blame COVID. You weaken your stance by hiding in public.
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AMERICA250 event honors history of Nancy ‘Nanyehi’ Ward
America250 dedications are being held across the U.S., hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution, recognizing the 250th anniversary of America in 2026. Th…
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Opinion: Supreme Court’s ‘ethics code’ is a failed attempt to gaslight America
The Supreme Court's new code of ethics is little more than a naked attempt to gaslight our nation after a year of disturbing reports showing that the justices …
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Recommending a walk-through of redesigned Bessie Smith Center
I recently attended the WTCI Gratitude Gathering at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center and was absolutely blown away by the quality of that small museum.
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Opinion: Supreme Court shows its integrity with new code of ethics
Saying that public officials should be "ethical" is like saying that sunshine and puppies are good things. The tougher questions are what "ethical" means, how …
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Kennedy: Highland Park 82-year-old says we edit our memories as we age
When 82-year-old Sue Carol Elvin of Highland Park was a little girl, she caught a yellow butterfly. Later, she released it "back to heaven," she told her mothe…
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Opinion: Understanding the true nature of the Hamas-Israel war
The reason the Hamas-Israel war can be hard for outsiders to understand is that three wars are going on at the same time: a war between Israeli Jews and the Pa…
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Kennedy: Rain makes me irrationally happy these days
As you know, it's been a dry fall, although recent rains have helped.
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Opinion: The hidden attractions of Stringers Ridge on Moccasin Bend
Long closed to the public, Stringers Ridge on Moccasin Bend offers a remarkable array of wildlife, panoramic views, wagon roads and trails, and well-preserved …
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Local History: Ed Bass was Chattanooga’s ony 20-year mayor
Edward David Bass was only the second Chattanooga mayor to be born in the city, a remarkable fact when one considers he was elected in 1927, 88 years after Cha…
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Opinion: Sacred time for peace on earth
This year's holiday season is upon us, and I am getting requests about religious diversity for the first time in years.
