To The Editor:Please don't take any statues down. They represent history. You shouldn't try to undo it.People just want attention when they tear down statues.People from all over the world [attend] …
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6/17/20
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To The Editor:I would like to weigh in on the petition to remove the Confederate statue across from Lee University. I am in agreement to remove this symbol of the Democrat fight for slavery. The …
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6/17/20
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To The Editor:Regarding the issue of the Confederate statue being relocated, I would like to make three points:First, the statue was in place eight years prior to the founding of Lee College. The …
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6/17/20
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To The Editor:The many pickleball players in this area wish to thank the [Cleveland] Parks and Recreation Department for the fabulous new courts at Tinsley Park. They did a beautiful job on the …
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6/17/20
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To The Editor:It would behoove you to conduct a bit of fact checking. Regarding your brilliant article about "The Monument" ... Miss Lee College wants the monument moved to the Craigmiles House or …
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6/17/20
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To The Editor:By the calendar, Memorial Day has come and gone for another year. Yet, remembering those — especially our loved ones — who have made the ultimate sacrifice surely is a year-round …
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5/30/20
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To The Editor:This is to respond to the "Letter to the Editor" from Olivia Jones who is apparently a left-wing liberal because of the way she uses the Constitution.She wants to use the First …
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5/30/20
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To The Editor:As a retired and concerned person, as we all are, I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the hard work and dedication that each medical professional, state and federal official, …
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5/16/20
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To The Editor:In the South, the rebel flag often dots the landscape flying behind a pickup, adorning clothes and jewelry or proudly staked on land. People sometimes misattribute the rebel flag …
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5/16/20
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To The Editor:In reference to the article, "County schools prepare for athletes' return," on May 8, 2020, I was disturbed to see the three presenters (Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash, Director of …
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5/12/20
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To The Editor:I read with interest and a chuckle the [Associated Press] article on Thursday, April 23, titled, "Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before virus," from Washington.I find …
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5/2/20
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To The Editor:I would like for the people of Cleveland and Bradley County to know about some silent heroes. Please believe me when I say, I'm not just writing on behalf of my own personal …
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5/2/20
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To The Editor:The first day of May [which is Friday] is Law Day. We set aside May 1 of each year to celebrate the rule of law and the role of law in our society. The American Bar Association, our …
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5/2/20
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(Editor's Note: Gov. Bill Lee on Monday announced his "Stay at Home" executive order will not be extended beyond April 30, and that some Tennessee businesses will begin to reopen as soon as …
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4/22/20
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To The Editor:It's time to end the lunacy. We have succeeded in shooting 6.77 million Tennesseans in the foot because 4,300 (6/10,000 of 1%) have scraped their knees — despite the fact the vast …
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4/18/20
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To The Editor:What a mess!I'm neither a Democrat nor a Republican, but an independent thinker who is led by what the Bible says! The Bible says that killing is murder. If the Bible is true, then how …
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4/9/20
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Letter To The Editor:Cleveland Utilities should not be charging late fees on accounts that have been guaranteed emergency assistance, and further, it could be argued, during this national and …
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4/8/20
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To The Editor:Two days ago when our Jack Russell and I went out to get the paper, we discovered packages on the front porch.A Good Samaritan had left paper towels and toilet paper by the door!Ben and …
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4/4/20
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To The Editor:We are a senior-citizen couple living in Cleveland for 40-plus years. We are homebound now like many more folks.We are very fortunate to have younger neighbors who have provided us with …
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4/4/20
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To The Editor:With great endurance, Lord, I'm gonna run this race ... pressing toward the goal. I will follow You with eyes of faith.Teach me to walk in love. Please shine as a light in me. Even in …
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4/4/20
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