Powell second grade team is impressive in title run By Steve Williams Powell’s second grade football team caught Brian Cole’s eye this season. The commissioner of Powell Youth Football appreciated what he was seeing from Coach Charlie Fox’s team. “As I watched his...
The Gentleman From Florida: Charles O. Andrews By Ray Hill Few, if any, regular readers of this column will ever have heard of Charles Oscar Andrews, but for a decade he represented Florida in the United States Senate. Thin to the point of being gaunt, Andrews looked...
Our state’s Granville has Mayberry, Lucy and Christmas A Day Away By Mike Steely The little town of Granville, Tennessee, can be found on the Cumberland River northwest of Cookeville and might be a great place to visit, especially during the Christmas season. You...
Intertwined roots prevalent in local HS wrestling rivalry By Ken Lay The Thanksgiving season is a time for families and friends to reunite. And the wrestling mat served as a reunion spot early last week. Halls and Powell renewed acquaintances Tuesday afternoon and...
Corryton Church readies for another special Christmas Party By Ken Leinart Christmas is the centerpiece of Pastor Rocky Ramsey and Corryton Church members’ efforts as they strive to help others celebrate each holiday season. But it’s so much more than one day on the...
Laws In America Should Be Applied Equally For All By Steve Hunley As President-elect Donald Trump continues to make announcements about appointments to his Cabinet and other posts in his administration, it is abundantly clear things are different from his first term. ...
‘Sons of the Wild Jack Ass’ George H. Moses of New Hampshire By Ray Hill There was a time when George Higgins Moses was one of the most powerful members of the United States Senate. A partisan Republican with a tart tongue, Moses was thought to be the spokesman of...
West comes up short in double overtime loss By Steve Williams It went right down to the last play and an official’s decision. With West needing a touchdown in the second overtime period to tie the score, wide receiver Antwain Burdine got in the end zone, but had to...
Floyd’s Antique and Estate Sales to host Christmas Open House Saturday By Ken Lay A Powell business will celebrate Small Business Saturday by ushering in the Christmas season this weekend. Floyd’s Antiques and Estate Sales, which is located at 1900 W. Emory Road, will...
New sport is off to a fun and physical start By Steve Williams Girls’ flag football can be literally fast and furious. In a game on Nov. 18, a foul was not called, but a player on one team intentionally bumped an opponent after a play and tempers flared for a few...
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