Dear Heloise: I keep an index card taped on a door near the kitchen, so as I become aware of needed groceries and other items, I jot them down. I usually forget them if I don't do this. Then, when I go to the grocery with my index card, it is easy to attach it to the grocery cart right above the top storage section to scratch off items easily as I grab them! more

Dear Annie: I lived a parallel childhood with the pain of an extremely abusive mother and a father who buried his head in the sand. I did confront him years ago about why he didn't protect me, and he was thoughtful and then emotional when he replied, "I guess she treated me that way, too, and I was afraid of centering her attention back on me. I never thought about how hard that must've been for you." more

“I can’t do this; it’s not for me.” These were the words that Goldie Whaley uttered to herself not once but twice while attempting college. Whaley graduated from Cleveland High School in 2011 and enrolled at Cleveland State that fall. After a hard class, she was discouraged and dropped out. In 2016, she decided to try it again, but dropped out again. Now, Whaley will graduate from Cleveland State with a degree in medical assisting this May. more

The 25th annual Bradley County Chess Championship was held Jan. 28 at Cleveland Middle School. more

In the fall of 2022, a team of Lee University freshmen began an exciting new research experience discovering and characterizing novel bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria). The students’ … more

Dear Annie: My daughter, "Melanie," now 34, dated a boy when she was 15. It only lasted a few months. Melanie and I had a great relationship before they started dating. The boy's mother has kept her relationship with Melanie to this day. She always loved Melanie and constantly made remarks that her son was an idiot for ending the relationship. She'd say things like how she wanted a daughter just like mine. more

Dear Heloise: Regarding Courtney W.'s question about alleviating dry winter skin, I would like to recommend using a humidifier. I've used one for years due to dry skin, and it helps not only my skin, but also my dry hair and sinuses. They're readily available, as is the distilled water used in them. I even have a small portable one for travel! — Cindy C., Redlands, California more

For more information on the library, its resources and events, visit www.clevelandlibrary.org, search Cleveland Bradley County Public Library on social media or call 423-472-2163. more

A donation from the Harry S. Truman Club will support the John and Charlotte Bivens Scholarship at Cleveland State Community College.The $1,000 donation is given in honor of Craig Bivens for his … more

Dear Annie: I never thought I would need to reach out for advice regarding my marriage, but here I am. I've been with my wife for 12 years. It's the second marriage for both of us. There's a 14-year age gap between us. She has two children from her previous marriage, and I have two as well. With the exception of one, all of our children are now out of the home and creating new and exciting life memories for themselves. more

Dear Heloise: I just read the suggestion of the lady from Louisiana about using crib sheets to protect pet beds. I discovered a king-sized pillow would fit a large-sized travel crate. That was my little doxie's, Charlie, favorite place to nap in the daytime. Before I put it in the crate, I covered it with a water-proof pillow protector and put a pillowcase over that. I bought washable pillows. They lasted until he finally chewed a hole and started taking the stuffing out. more

Athens Area Council for the Arts House Blend Concert Series continues with Crooners of the 1950s on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center in Athens. more

Lee Theatre will kick off its spring season with the production “Crossing Delancey” by Susan Sandler on Feb. 10 and 11, and Feb. 16-18 in the Buzz Oates Blackbox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. “Crossing … more

The School of Journalism and Communication at Southern Adventist University is inviting the community to IGNITE Live with Christian recording artist Cory Asbury on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. in Iles … more

Dear Annie: I'm a 32-year-old single woman facing a predicament. I've been friends with a guy named "Stan" for a few months, though we haven't actually talked in over a month now. We were acquainted in high school, but we lost touch after a short while. Stan and I went on a couple of dates, and I thought things were going well, but then he asked if we could just be friends. more

Dear Heloise: After reading a horrible slip-and-fall story, my husband and I (both seniors) agreed to take a phone and place it just outside the shower when showering at home alone. I actually think everyone should do this! "When alone, take your phone!"— Nancy, The Villages, Florida more

WHISKEY CASES LEAD NUMBER ON COURT DOCKET: Judge John J. Blair, of Loudon, will call the Bradley County Criminal Court to order here with approximately 100 cases on the docket for disposition during the term. The docket is one of the heaviest in the history of the court, registering 30 cases that were continued from the last term in addition to the normal number of 70 cases of misdemeanors and felonies occurring in the meantime.

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The Arnold Memorial Elementary School Trash Can Band, which is comprised of fourth and fifth grade students, played at a Tennessee Vols basketball fame on Dec. 7, 2022. "It is an incredible … more

Dear Heloise: Regarding uploading pictures to your computer, I would also suggest making sure you have an online backup of all your computer files. A fire or a flood can destroy your computer and any backup devices kept in your home. And it could also destroy the original photos that are stored at home. more