Cooking up history with local recipes
One of my favorite scenes in Steel Magnolias (yes, there are plenty to choose from) involves the...
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Bill New: A man for all seasons
A good marriage works through all seasons. That was the case with Bill and Mary Beth New, who...
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Rita and Dave Patterson: Parents, community volunteers
A Knoxville couple married for 72 years died within one day of each other. “They were such awesome...
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Leave bygone plagues in the past
It was January of 1893. My great-great grandfather, James Grant Johnston, was on an extended trip...
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Tornado warning: When in doubt, duck
It was May 27, 2004. I was living on the back two of a 50-acre thoroughbred farm in Versailles,...
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Fountain City’s road to opening a warming center
Why don’t more churches decide to invite unhoused persons into their warm buildings on cold...
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Fountain City Ministry Center serves community
Fountain City Ministry Center (FCMC) is playing a vital role is supporting the needs within the...
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Shannondale ES needs help to keep STEM
Shannondale Elementary’s STEM program is on the brink of losing its dedicated teacher due to...
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Free community pancake breakfast
Fountain City Presbyterian Church is hosting a free community pancake breakfast Saturday, January...
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
So, how are you doing? All the presents wrapped or not even bought yet? Traditional Christmas...
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Gresham students attend art field trip
Gresham Middle School students attended an art field trip experience to a mural at Beaumont...
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Fountain City gets its parade back
I’m going to sound like the aged Rose Dawson in Titanic, “it’s been 84 years.” Not really. Pardon...
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