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The University of Tennessee at Martin held its annual Honors Day Ceremony on April 16 to recognize students who excel as scholars and leaders. Students recognized from Coffee County were: •    Jacob Uehlein, of Tullahoma, received the Outstanding Agriculture Business…

Motlow’s Alpha Xi Pi chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa recently attended a regional convention, returning with numerous awards for both students and advisors. Recognition included awards for chapter leadership and execution of service projects. Awards included:…

I love the sound of music I love the sound of children’s laughter But I am a primitive, for … I also love the silence that comes after. I enjoy the lonesome sound of the wind And that of a…

I loved going to church as a kid. I’ve always been a history buff and an avid reader. I love singing (especially Christmas songs). I love spending time with friends, serving my community and searching for hope and love. I…

Another way to look at the expulsion and reinstatement of two representatives of the Tennessee General Assembly is to see its larger symbolic meaning. The totality of the events is understood as a wake-up call for thinking and acting outside…

Once again the majority in the Tennessee Statehouse has hurriedly closed shop and headed home to avoid thousands descending on capitol/plaza demanding gun reform.  Most of these were students just wanting to make it through school without fear of being…

Congratulations to Mr. Mike Stein of the Coffee County Democratic Party for penning what is easily the most absurd Op-ed that I’ve seen appear in The News. The level of hypocrisy he was able to fit into a quarter page…

While there are many in our country who simply want to enjoy the freedom and liberty that comes with being an American, it’s crucial to understand that such benefits come at a cost. Part of that cost is understanding how…

Guy Chastain now traverses hallways, offices and test facilities throughout Arnold Air Force Base to ensure safeguards designed to keep base personnel out of serious and potentially life-threatening situations are working as they should. In mid-January, Chastain took on the…

Last night our dog woke us up at about 4 a.m. He never barks at night unless something is happening. When my husband got up to see what he was barking at, he found there were trucks and a digging…