The hard truth about Universal Health Care
B Universal health care insurance sounds like a noble goal—ensuring everyone has access to medical treatment regardless of income. But as conversations around this issue heat up, it’s clear that the reality is far more complicated. While proponents argue it’s…
Trade school numbers are up
J The increasing enrollment in trade schools reflects a significant shift in educational preferences among young adults, driven by a desire for job security, financial stability, and the acquisition of practical skills. With a notable rise in vocational training enrollment…
Can society get a handlebar on this crisis?
D “A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading,” blared a recent headline in “The Atlantic.” The article lamented the fact that the number of youngsters (ages 7 to 17) who report having ridden a bicycle at least six times in the…
Until the cows come home
D Reader comments about a recent column have inspired me to write another one on the origin of common sayings. For instance, “I’ll vote in this election come hell or high water.” That means there’s an excellent chance I will…
Locals make Lee Dean’s List
Lee University congratulates students who earned Dean’s List honors during the Spring 2025 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Congratulations to the following local scholars on…
God + Country
K Happy 249th Birthday, America! July 4th, also known as Independence Day is a United States holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 which declared the thirteen American colonies independent of Britian. This freedom still reigns…
Brandy Lynn Johnson Ray Obituary
Brandy Lynn Johnson Ray, 56, of Estill Springs, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville. Brandy was born on October 30, 1968, in Lansing, Ill., to the late Keith and Linda Carol (Guthrie) Johnson.…
Betty Jo (Turner) Robertson Obituary
Betty Jo (Turner) Robertson passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1931, to Aubrey Brown and Mary Sue (Horton) Turner and raised in Anes Station, Tenn., with her life-long best friend and sister, Tabitha.…
Theda Jane Moore Obituary
Theda Jane Moore, of Columbia passed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her home at the age of 77. Mrs. Moore was born in Manchester to the late Osborn and Doris Shasteen Shelton. During her life she worked…
Tullahoma Gymnastics to expand with new facility
JOHN COFFELT Manchester Times “He has a great setup,” Engineer Kenny Sadler said. “He has all the mats and everything up so he needs a large space.” The roughly nine acre, equilateral triangle-shaped lot owned by TGC founder Brandon Leming…
