Our Voice

Saints and Colts were both super teams to support

12:42 AM - Our voice on the Super Bowl Read more...

Bogart brings critical thinking to Maryville College presidency

12:25 AM - Maryville College has selected its 11th president. The college’s board of directors announced Thursday that Dr. William T. Read more...

Townsend's Winter Heritage Festival celebrates people

08:52 AM - For some it's about the stories -- recollections of life the way it was in Cades Cove before Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Read more...

When winter storms strike, highway crews hit the road

08:53 AM - That Charlie Brown has a way with language: :"Good grief!" The words pretty much sum up reaction to the upcoming weekend's wet-weather forecast. Read more...

New on the menu: Olive Garden and Cheddar's to Alcoa

07:15 AM - Our Voice on eateries for spring Read more...

Your Voice

Buy at local businesses

12:47 AM - Allen Boardman adds a bit more on the bonus of buying from Blount County businesses. Read more...

Digital technology brings change

12:46 AM - Sylvia Fagg battles with the informtion age and appreciates the black and white assusrance of the newspaper. Read more...

Clause taken out of context

12:45 AM - Robert Effler responds to John Williams letter on the Christmas tree. Read more...

Don't waste life's opportunities

12:29 AM - It’s heartbreaking to see the devastation of Haiti from the earthquake. Read more...

Reader wants more letters

11:39 PM - Reader wants more letters Read more...

Area congressmen against every initiative

11:35 PM - Area congressmen against every initiative Read more...

Reasons for church and state separation

12:13 AM - John Williamson addresses why church and state are separate and how that affected the Maryville Chistmas Tree lighting. Read more...

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Poll for 02/08/10

Do you support the tea party movement? Number of votes cast: 317

Poll for 02/07/10

Do restaurant scores impact your dining choices? Number of votes cast: 249

Poll for 02/06/10

Should cell phone use be allowed during school hours? Number of votes cast: 277