Well, this is not a scam. It is actually a great idea from the McDonald’s company. McDonald’s began way back in 1940, with brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opening a barbecue restaurant in …

Every now and then, you get a reminder that there’s a lot more going right in our communities than we sometimes give credit for. For me, that reminder came during Session 6 of the WestStar …

It’s funny how every April, I [a grown adult] somehow start acting like a confused student who forgot there was a test, and profusely tell my CPA “I’m so so so sorry I am late.” Papers …

NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026, marking the first “crewed” flight to the Moon in over 50 years. On December 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 astronauts splashed down in the Pacific. …

Last weekend, I had the rare experience of having a couple of kids—the youngest two—all to myself for about 32 hours, from Friday morning to Saturday afternoon. Lena and the older three …

Every now and then, I’ll see someone pick up a copy of the paper because their child or grandchild is in it. Maybe it’s a ballgame photo. Maybe it’s a school event. Maybe it’s a feature story …

With the latest news reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, it was stated that 29 people total were on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School bus, which included 24 middle school students, four …

Did you know there is a reason we see so many chocolate bunnies and candy ducks this time of year? For generations, people have given up sweets for Lent, that time before Easter. And after forty …

If you are human, then the word cemetery is not at all a strange word you are unfamiliar with. When our loved ones pass away, the decision has either already been made or must be made at that time as …

It’s a ritual that marks the change of seasons from winter to spring. In Tennessee, we can’t always count on the weather to give us that signal. Last week temperatures climbed into the high …

Were you in the “green” mood on March 17? This date is set aside as St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to the country. Originally considered a …

Every year in March, the color green breaks through the greyness of winter. Storefronts and schools decorate with clovers, people search for their green shirts, and suddenly everyone claims a little …

My family just got back from a trip to Orlando with my mother and aunt. We had the bright idea to rent a 15-passenger van for the trip. It ultimately did save money on gas and such, and it definitely …

Well, there are a few of the fakes floating around in Weakley County again. These seem to show up from time to time, and those educated enough to spot them call them out and share with us. In the …

This weekend, the United States entered open combat operations in Iran. President Trump addressed the nation, describing the strikes as massive and necessary, aimed at dismantling Iran’s military …

I recently listened to Tucker Carlson’s interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. The discussion centered on Israel, Christian Zionism, and the idea that Israel has a “right to …

Well, if you are like most people, having only one flavor of Girl Scout cookie is never enough. This year there are a total of nine (9) different flavors being offered. They are Adventurefuls, …

Before we dive into the Spring of March (and yes, I love Spring and found out it should start on March 20th this year!), let’s pause here, right at the tail end of February and do something …

With you in the fire Most of us are familiar with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Three young men carried off into Babylonian captivity. Strangers in a foreign land. Pressured to bow to …

Dear Lizzie, Why can’t Dresden have the Olympics? Can you possibly imagine Olympics being held in Dresden? Let’s pretend this could be considered. First, would we prefer the summer or winter …