I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

Some stories are written in ink.   Others are written on plates.Lately, I have found myself on a quiet little journey, one that has nothing to do...

There’s a quiet decision being made in communities every election cycle—one that rarely gets talked about, but always leaves a mark. It’s the...

I grew up in a strict household with early curfews. My dad always said nothing good happens after 10 p.m. We had to be home before the street...

As this election season continues across Putnam County, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about something that matters just as much as any...

I’ve always believed something pretty simple when it comes to local government: if you hold public office, you work for the people. Not the other...

Every election season, I hear the same thing from folks: “I’ll be there in November.” And I get it, that’s the election everyone talks about. It’s...

From a historic mayoral debate to a powerful weekend of community and faith, this past week reminded me why this work—and this place—means so...

There are two extremes often seen among Christian conservatives concerning involvement in politics. One extreme is ultra right-wing activism; the...

Easter is not just a holiday, it is the foundation of my faith and the reason for my hope.Everything I believe centers on what Easter represents:...

Every year, I write an Easter column. And if you’ve read them before, you know I often find myself reminiscing about dressing in pastels, hearing...

A new face for an old pathBy now, many Upper Cumberland residents have traveled the newly improved stretch of East 10th Street from Highway 111 to Fisk Road. With the...

As a parent, I learned years ago that if my child was aggravated or frustrated, he could certainly express his emotions, but if he was simply...

⚠️ Graphic Content WarningThe following story contains discussion of sexually explicit material flagged in books currently or recently available in...

As we grieve this heartbreaking loss, we do so with the assurance of faith: Charlie Kirk is present with the Lord. The conservative movement and...