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You might have heard the phrase, "That's unconstitutional" or "That's my constitutional right!" Many times Americans believe that sayings and phrases are in our Constitution, but they really … more

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | 8/26/22

Local journalists tell stories national media won't

A lot of people think that the pinnacle of journalism is working for a publication with national exposure, like The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal or The Chicago Tribune. These … more

CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 8/24/22

Tear jerker wasn't mean to be

I had some time to kill, which is a rare occurrence for a Monday morning.I decided to go get a cup of coffee somewhere in town and write the column. I had a pretty good idea for a tear jerker. In … more

BARRY CURRIN | 8/24/22

Fauci finally resigns!

Dr. Anthony Fauci finally decided to retire at age 81. It gives President Joe Biden time to replace him with a less lethal subvariant bureaucrat.Fauci says he would like to retire now (with his … more

RON HART | 8/24/22

Trump is leper to best U.S. lawyers

I’ve had some good yuks lately — starting with quack doc Mehlmet Oz screwing up his Man of the People Act in the “Wegner’s” supermarket, and lightweight Jared Kushner getting reviewed for … more

DICK POLMAN | 8/22/22

You can come home again

I sometimes envy people who have a family home to return to — a place where they grew up, where their parents or even their grandparents lived.The closest thing I have is the farmhouse where my … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 8/22/22

Goodbye Cheney, but not inflation

The best news of last week for all Americans is that Liz Cheney lost. Big time. Her crushing demise in Wyoming’s Republican primary shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone — and she … more

MICHAEL REAGAN | 8/22/22

The story of a summer song

“The wind blew some luck in my direction … I caught it in my hands today …”I always turn up the volume when “Moonlight Feels Right” by Starbuck comes on the radio.“I finally made a … more

DAVID CARROLL | 8/19/22

Jobs report only half the tale

The July Bureau of Labor Statistics report was a blockbuster.The economy created 528,000 jobs, and unemployment dipped to 3.5%, well ahead of Dow Jones’ 258,000 new jobs and 3.6% unemployment … more

JOE GUZZARDI | 8/19/22

Born to just watch the boys of fall

It's hard to believe football season is upon us once again.I am a great fan of the game, in part because I played it. Sort of.Our junior high football team was made up of boys from the seventh, … more

BARRY CURRIN | 8/17/22

Forgiving some sinners, castigating others

I was watching an old documentary the other day about classic Hollywood stars. Henry Fonda, a man who epitomized the stalwart, decent American was the narrator, and he walked us through several … more

CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 8/17/22

Now is good time for Ayn Rand’s 'money speech'

As America regulates and vilifies capitalism while also using the brute force of government against opponents, Dole and Chiquita are looking to make America their top supplier.The FBI used a … more

RON HART | 8/17/22

I'll have some grits and avocado toast

We are so fragile.I’m talking about the uproar Cracker Barrel caused when it unveiled its new plant-based Impossible Sausage patty.The Facebook post the restaurant chain made announcing the new … more

BARRY CURRIN | 8/15/22

My new friend Piccolina

I was walking down an old street in an old part of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.Brightly colored wooden doors lined the streets. There was no indication from the outside what might be within. It … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 8/15/22

Yes, they still teach Tennessee history

In 2004, I founded the nonprofit organization Tennessee History for Kids. Our mission is to help teachers cover Tennessee history and basic social studies, and we do this through booklets, a website … more

BILL CAREY | 8/15/22

I never thought I'd retire

A boy lives his entire life to grow up and retire. Life is really funny — no, not tell-a-joke funny — just strange. I once had a boss who would use the phrase, “well he’s just a kid of … more

GARY MATHENY | 8/10/22

Two degrees of separation

They call the impossibly complicated screen I am looking at a “dashboard,” which I do not find reassuring at all. It would be nice not to associate my ignorance of technology with crashing some … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 8/10/22

'Deep state' has it in for Trump

“Bart, we live in a society of laws. Why do you think I took you to all those 'Police Academy' movies? For fun? Well, I didn't hear anybody laughing! Did you?" — Homer Simpson to his son, … more

RON HART | 8/10/22

Short-term gains, long-term pains

FDR point-man Harry Hopkins was on Capitol Hill during the worst of the Great Depression stumping for the president’s New Deal when congressional contrarians claimed that the nation’s economic … more

BUZZ THOMAS | 8/8/22

Nefarious doings on the greenway

Like many others in our city, I was saddened ⏤ and bothered ⏤ by recent incidents on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. A few weeks ago, a family was attacked by two individuals on bicycles. … more

CAMERON FISHER | 8/8/22