Letters to the Editor

A candidate for public office who refuses to hold a town hall or engage in a debate deserves ridicule, not votes. The electorate should insist on meaningful exchanges with each contender.

Regarding several letters published in this column, I would like to say this about the upcoming mid-term elections: DON’T LET OTHERS TELL YOU HOW TO VOTE! It is a privilege and registered voters have the right to vote their conscience. Please do your research to choose your candidate carefully. Your vote does make a difference.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month

Nature always has a way of teaching us things if we are just smart enough to listen and learn.

Tennessee has lost a great treasure

You ain’t seen nothing yet

What can 100 years teach us about living well? Tennessee’s centenarians have plenty of answers: work hard, stay active, love your family, serve others, keep your faith and eat your vegetables.