Our Voice

Our soldiers at war deserve hugs and so much more

09:28 PM - Our Voice on support for our troops Read more...

Pardon Blount's animals at new county shelter

02:59 PM - Our voice on adopting pets Read more...

United Way takes giving campaign over $1.9M goal

08:32 PM - There's something about sharing a meal that smacks of celebration by its nature. It's also a time for giving thanks. Read more...

Turkeys in Straw to bring Thanksgiving food to needy tables

11:40 PM - If you want to have casual fun and enjoy some great music, don’t miss the 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, performance of the Turkeys in the Straw band at the Palace Theater. Read more...

DENSO payback is major boost to Blount economy

11:20 PM - As the traditional American holiday for giving thanks nears, many more Blount Countians can look forward to sitting down to turkey and dressing with special appreciation for their good fortune. Read more...

Our Voice: Million Dollar Book Sale is bargain for kids

11:24 PM - If you watched people leaving the closed-down Bi-Lo on U.S. 411 South over the weekend, you might have wondered why they were carrying boxes and wearing grins. Read more...

Conservancy has Harris, Lunsford family legacies

10:56 PM - About 23,700 acres will be protected by the end of this year -- leaving 1,300 to go in the next. Read more...

Your Voice

Neighbor appreciates new Blount shelter

11:19 PM - Linda Walter writes on new Blount shelter Read more...

Food Connection potluck dinner tonight

11:18 PM - Larry Ladd of Maryville welcomes volunteers of Food Connection to volunteer appreciation potluck Friday, Nov. 13 Read more...

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Recent Polls


Poll for 11/23/09

Do you think Thanksgiving travel will be heavier or lighter this year? Number of votes cast: 249

Poll for 11/22/09

Do you agree with the new government guidelines for mammograms? Number of votes cast: 196

Poll for 11/21/09

Do you agree that the guns in bars law is unconstitutional? Number of votes cast: 5