Category Archives: Columns

Complaint to SEC alleges Sen. Corker concealed financial holdings

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the Campaign for Accountability (CfA) filed a second complaint with [...]

Terry’s Grocery Store united Prosperity residents

Editor’s note: This series will run weekly throughout 2016 to highlight Bartlett’s history in honor [...]

A grandfather knows the ‘No!’ of managing little rascals

I would like to tell you about Caleb. Caleb is my grandson. He will be [...]

Sen. Alexander: Obama’s budget is bad for defense

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) told the Tennessee National Guard on March [...]

New campaign targets youth prison closures

A new national campaign, Youth First, on March 3 released a nationwide roster of the [...]

Senator Kelsey: Confirmation of Justice Roger Page was a proud moment

Here are some highlights from the month of February: Judicial confirmation Tennessee has its first [...]

Alexander: College students need easier loan forms, lower payments

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Congress should this year help more students attend college by simplifying the [...]

BCCB veteran: Lives intertwine as band buddies

The Bartlett Community Concert Band began its 25th season last month. That means a lot [...]

Norris: Governor’s budget invests in education without tax hike

Editor’s note: Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) is the one who carries the governor’s [...]

Phone scams plague senior citizens as vulnerable victims

Most of us consider phone scams a mere annoyance, but it cost one Tennessee gentleman [...]

2016 resolved: Breathing, appreciation, happiness

What to do, what to do. It’s the age-old dilemma. A brand new year is [...]

Obama poised to use executive action to curb gun violence

Monday, the White House released the following fact sheet previewing President Obama’s plans to address [...]