June 23, 2026
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Celebrating the beautiful chaos of fatherhood
J Father’s Day serves as a poignant reminder to reflect on the intricate connections we share with our fathers, often revealing the deep complexities and rich layers that characterize these…
2025 Legislative Report: 18 bills that passed and 4 that didn’t
D The 114th General Assembly in 2025 created more exemptions to the Open Meetings Act than I’ve seen in any single year of tracking since 2014. TCOG’s 2025 legislative report…
That water cost how much???
D “All day I’ve faced a barren waste/ Without the taste of water/ Cool but over-priced water…” – Apologies to the Sons of the Pioneers. According to the New York…
Remembering two voices of a generation
D Sometimes, in the midst of chaos, I find solace in music. It doesn’t have to be soft music. Play me some classic rock ‘n soul, and suddenly I’m in…
Wayne Smith Obituary
Wayne Ferrell Smith Sr. passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his residence at the age of 81. He was born in Coffee County to the late Alford and Idell…
Rudolph (Rudy) John Hodosi Jr Obituary
Rudolph (Rudy) John Hodosi Jr, age 76 of Estill Springs, passed away at his residence in Estill Springs surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph…
Above it All
K “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one…
Anthony “Peavy” Martin Peavyhouse Obituary
Anthony “Peavy” Martin Peavyhouse of Estill Springs passed this life on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville at the age of 43. Mr. Peavyhouse, the…
Talkin ’Tennessee
T Howdy, Have y’all ever heard the Morgan Wallen song Talkin’ Tennessee? I’m sure you have. It’s a love song he writes to a girl trying to sweet talk her…
But Who Made God?
T We have been standing on the back porch with the Bible skeptic, Michael, for the last few weeks, gazing at the stars. We have been working our way through…