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Happy Thanksgiving. Going to Grandma's. And Where in the Heck is Easy Street?

Nov 21, 2018 at 08:41 am by Paulette Jackson

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and soon we will all be gathering from near and far, at grandma's, mom and dad's, family or friends, in honor of our country's ancestor.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Be Thankful That You Can Give

Nov 14, 2018 at 07:00 am by Dads2Dads

We were in Hobby Lobby before Halloween and stumbled into . . . The Christmas Zone! Yep, it’s coming earlier every year. Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Child Abuse in the Boro

Nov 12, 2018 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Miss. Ellie: I love my fiance and love his daughter tremendously. When we are together and pick up the little girl for visitation I have noticed bruising, and it is incr.... Read More

Opinion: Election Waves, Obama, Swift and a purple puddle

Nov 08, 2018 at 11:00 am by clervin

Summing up the mid-term election results, there were no waves; President Trump did well under the circumstances, and the biggest loser was either Barack Obama or Taylor Swift..... Read More

Dads2Dads: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Nov 08, 2018 at 07:00 am by Dads2Dads

In 2014, Glamour magazine asked readers, “How Do You Feel About Your Body?” It produced some interesting results and some telling comparisons to their previous su.... Read More

Do you have a voting plan for Election Day?

Nov 05, 2018 at 08:00 am by League of Women Voters

Tuesday, November 6, is a very important Election Day! As Co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, we encourage you to make an ele.... Read More

Ask Ellie: You can't choose your in-laws

Nov 05, 2018 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Miss Ellie: I am getting married in the next few weeks and there always seems to be some drama with my fiance's side of the family. There is divorce, language, hat.... Read More

Dads2Dads2: Talking to your Kids

Oct 30, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Dads2Dads

“How do I talk to my teen?” It’s one of the most frequent questions we get from dads. Let’s review the major parental styles: authoritarian parents wh.... Read More

Opinion: Is the media or Trumpism or the shooter to blame in Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting?

Oct 30, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

The rush to judgement and assignment of blame is as sickening as it is predictable. Anytime there’s a tragedy, conservatives, Republicans, and now especially President D.... Read More

Halloween, Holy Days and Our Own Scary Stories

Oct 30, 2018 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

“Man thinks they are each alone in this world. It is not true. You are all connected. One act can one day affect all.” ~Story Halloween is just around the corner,.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Love through sexting - NO WAY

Oct 29, 2018 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie 1

Dear Miss Ellie: My husband recently “caught” me have a texting relationship that had gone way too far. It is just words, it meant nothing, and I have not physica.... Read More

Letter to the Editor: Depend on Deanna

Oct 24, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

To the Editor: Deanna Osborne, candidate for District 37 State Representative. is a person with the history of a survivor. She is a widow who has raised her four children a.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Monsters in your house aren't just there for Halloween

Oct 23, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Dads2Dads

This is the season when ghosts, goblins and ghouls will ring your doorbell and beg for contributions of candy, gum and all other sorts of confectionery delights that will hast.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Online scammers are crooks

Oct 22, 2018 at 09:00 am by Ask Ellie 1

Dear Miss Ellie: My mother has been sending money to a soldier in combat in Lebanon by money order via an agent. She really believes she is helping this man, feels he is in d.... Read More

Opinion: Civility Replaced by Mob Intimidation

Oct 22, 2018 at 08:00 am by clervin

In the spirit of continuity, continuing the theme of my last column on the wisdom of Winston Churchill- he famously remarked, “Democracy is the worst form of government,.... Read More