Our Voice

Blount Veterans Day service is scheduled 10:45 a.m. Wednesday

11:11 PM - Today there is a greater need than ever in our nation's history to show appreciation for those who have answered the call of their nation. Read more...

Golden Rule is key to ethics, avoiding prison

11:31 PM - The breakdown of family life and the decline in active family involvement in church life have been major contributors to the increase in crime. Read more...

Of health care, our environment, sources of energy

10:55 PM - Former U. S. House of Representatives Speaker, Republican Newt Gingrich of Georgiapraised Tennessee Gov. Read more...

Enjoy beautiful fall coloring of leaves, which is shortlived

10:51 PM - They last only until the wind and rain or the approaching cold of winter take them to the ground. Read more...

'Bird in hand is worth two in bush' applies to industry

10:43 PM - Whether the South Plant smelter is re-opened or closed permanently depends on whether a successful power contract is negotiated. Read more...

How much sleep is necessary or can we tolerate?

09:41 PM - It is unquestioned that each of us, regardless of our perception, needs a reasonable about of sleep in order to function at our best whether loafing or at work! Read more...

Blount Sports Hall of Fame gives look back at top teams

10:57 PM - Most of the sports halls of fame are like our own Blount County Sports Hall of Fame which recognizes outstanding athletes and teams in high school and college sports. Read more...

Your Voice

Spending, not work, in style

11:36 PM - Ernest Bowers writes on spending Read more...

Farmer's Market completing season

11:35 PM - Shelly W. Robinson writes on Farmers's Market. Read more...

Dividing Maryville High is opposed

11:32 PM - Tom Robingson on dividing Maryville High School Read more...

Officials should face same problems

10:43 PM - Term limits would bring new perspectives to Congress, mandate frequent legislative turnover and diminish incentives for wasteful federal spending that currently flourish in a careerist congressional culture. Read more...

Festival chair policy could be improved

11:17 PM - Lynn Schmerber writes on festival chair policy. Read more...

Maryville schools honor veterans

11:17 PM - Sharon Hughes Anglim writes on Maryville schools honoring veterans. Read more...

Recycling bins are defended

11:16 PM - Amber Currier writes on recycling bins. Read more...

Other Voices

Sustained investment needed to foster civil society in Guinea

11:52 PM - The exact number of protesters shot dead at a demonstration in Guinea last month is unknown. Estimates vary between 150 and 200. Soldiers of the ruling junta beat and raped survivors. Read more...

Daily Poll

Recent Polls


Poll for 11/07/09

Will Alcoa and Maryville repeat as state champions? Number of votes cast: 142

Poll for 11/06/09

Should the government give homeowners a break from foreclosures? Number of votes cast: 238

Poll for 11/05/09

Do you think legislators deserve a $14/day increase in expense compensation? Number of votes cast: 270