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Mountain Missionaries
Mountain Missionaries By Tammy Sharp – Lawson I wrote this story several years ago. I read it again when I heard that Miss Betty Glover had recently celebrated her 100th Birthday! These ladies carried the gospel in a satchel throughout the mountainous regions of Scott and Campbell Counties. This piece is very personal to me,…
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There is so much going on these days, in my life and yours, good, bad, sad, and indifferent. Our world is ever-changing, but when the beauty of spring brings forth its frankness, it becomes an era of milestones and transitions. As we look back on these moments, we’ll recognize them as passageways from one period to the next, often dates…
Read MoreLet’s remember – Mother’s Day is May 11
Let’s remember – Mother’s Day is May 11 The American concept of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official holiday in 1914. It is also a time to show your love for other wonderful women in your life who were a “mother” figure to you. Our moms are…
Read MoreTammy Reminiscences
Mother’s Day was always a special time in the spring. It was a time when dogwoods were blooming, creeping flocks, irises, roses, tulips and wild honeysuckle. Momma had a flower bed in the back yard. She kept it neatly groomed, and it was always beautiful around Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day, Momma always wore a…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor While it seems that our county leaders are willing to “resolve” to be against a conservation project to save wilderness land for public good along a proposed rail trail, it seems they have no issue allowing or encouraging the dumping of trash on our beautiful county. Commissioners, who owns…
Read MoreLet’s talk… Most of your house dust is your dead skin!
Let’s talk… Most of your house dust is your dead skin! The next time you get mad at all the dust in your place, remember that it’s your fault. Humans lose 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells each minute. So, aside from the dust from the streets, most of the dust bunnies gunking up your…
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Opinion: Social Security Disability Benefits Are a Lifeline, But the System Is Failing Those Who Need It Most Dear Editor In Scott County, Tennessee, 1,183 residents rely on disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to Social Security recipient data, these payments amount to approximately $831,000 per month, providing a fragile lifeline for…
Read MoreLet’s talk… Most of your house dust is your dead skin!
Let’s talk… Most of your house dust is your dead skin! The next time you get mad at all the dust in your place, remember that it’s your fault. Humans lose 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells each minute. So, aside from the dust from the streets, most of the dust bunnies gunking up your…
Read More95 Piccadilly
This weekend, we’re sure to witness the power of the world wide web, as a multitude of Easter greetings and shared scriptures conclude the recognition of Holy Week 2025. Social media has become invariably a part of our everyday lives, and while there’s a beauty in the freedom with which we can exchange thoughts and…
Read MoreLet’s talk…Easter is Coming- Let’s rejoice as the Army of God!
Let’s talk…Easter is Coming- Let’s rejoice as the Army of God! I am a Soldier, a Prayer Warrior, in the Army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct. Faith, Prayer and the Word are my Weapons of Warfare. I have been Taught by…
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