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I’ve taken to listening to former ESPN anchor Sage Steele’s podcast, and over the weekend, I found myself engrossed in a June episode with guest Sharon Osbourne. It was an interesting turn that highlighted a major problem in modern society: cancellation. Both Steele and Osbourne have been very public victims of that epidemic, a global…
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In a conversation with my friend, filmmaker Kenny Scott Guffey, he proposed that all creative people are tortured, and if I’m to be counted among them, perhaps mine is a study in the oxymoronic. My interests are as varied as anyone you’ll ever meet, and they might change with great rapidity. In one fleeting…
Read MoreLet’s talk…When did you have a hearing test? Hearing Loss effects 1 out of 6 Americans
Hearing loss is an issue affecting millions of Americans across various age ranges. It can have profound impacts on communication, quality of life, and overall health. This article explores the incidence of hearing loss in different age groups in the USA, the best practices for diagnosis, common causes, and methods to protect hearing. Hearing Loss…
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By Shane Gilreath Everything that’s old is new again. I’ve thought a lot about that this weekend, when an adage typically used for reinvigorated style makes its unexpected return, but its meaning gained a new understanding when watching the documentary, Love, Cecil, on the life of famed social connoisseur Cecil Beaton. As a man who…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Good Morning Scott County, As we approach 2 years since being elected as your Sheriff, I feel it extremely important for me to express my appreciation and gratitude to everyone who has always supported myself and this department and those who continue to show their love and support! I feel it is also important to…
Read MoreLet’s talk…a provocative spiritual question “Are you a Christian or a Christian Disciple?”
Pastor David Grove, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Oneida, TN asked the above question of his congregation. We might quickly assume everyone understand and accepts the answers. Our choices are non-belief, choice of other religions, or chosing Christ and/or become dedicated to adhering more consistently to Almighty God’s commands. We serve either our Heavenly God or self.…
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When I was growing up, the Olympics were something I cherished. I looked forward to them every quadrennial, in an era when they happened in four, rather than two-year cycles. As a competitive kid who loved a variety of sport, the extra wait made them feel particularly special. I was thrilled when London rolled around…
Read MoreThis Column Will Save Your Life
Let’s talk…a provocative spiritual question “Are you a Christian or a Christian Disciple?” Pastor David Grove, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Oneida, TN asked the above question of his congregation. We might quickly assume everyone understand and accepts the answers. Our choices are non-belief, choice of other religions, or chosing Christ and/or become dedicated to adhering more…
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By Shane Gilreath With President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, I took a minute to embrace the historic weight of the moment. We’ve experienced a lot of weight in our times, but this – with the seeming disarray of the White House and its supporters – may finally reveal a broader Achilles heel:…
Read MoreLet’s talk…What does that word mean?
By Jean Niles Eliteauthors.com and businessinsiders.com suggest that the words below— are some of the top words USED –INCORRECTLY. Are you impressing others while choosing your words correctly? Irregardless: Irregardless doesn’t have an alternative definition because it doesn’t exist. It’s not an actual word. What you mean to say is regardless. The two aren’t interchangeable…
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