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Letter: Belle Island can be saved with changing of its theme
Editor: Belle Island: will she ever “sale”? As I pass the majestic uncompleted structures inhabiting Belle Island I am quickly reminded of a ghost town. About 80 percent complete, Belle Island see...
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Letter: Wellness recovery center fears impact of cuts in state funding
Editor: The state of Tennessee is experiencing tremendous strain on fiscal resources as the national financial crisis impacts our state. In an attempt to allocate these resources in 2010-2011, th...
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Letter: Washington-based group has no business dictating to county
Editor: Do we need someone from an outfit in Washington to dictate to us what we ought to be doing?
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Letter: Flood insurance coverage taking too long to start
Editor: What is the status of the national flood insurance program the Sevier County Commission voted for? Every time I apply for information, the agents say we are still listed as non-participan...
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Letter: Dr. Carter deserves speedy, fair trial by court system
Editor: It’s been a year since Dr. Rodney Carter was indicted for a crime he allegedly committed, but to date the case is still pending.
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Letter: Being part of meeting filled this American with much pride
Editor: I was in the spillover crowd at Sevier County Courthouse Monday evening. The commission meeting room and first floor courtroom’s overflow area were filled. I stood in a hallway along with...
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Letter: God, prayer critical part of every facet of American life
Editor: President Reagan once said, “Freedom only prospers where the blessings of God are avidly sought and humbly accepted.” As a mom, I am so grateful to live in a community that truly understa...
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Letter: Bill aimed at livestock cruelty should be passed by Legislature
Editor: Today, the Tennessee State House will vote on a bill to make gross neglect and cruelty to livestock a felony. Janis Sontany’s bill would effectively punish those that abuse animals throug...
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Editorial: State of play — Tennessee has a strong showing in this year’s NCAA tournaments
While most of the attention in the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments rightfully will be focused on Tennessee in our area, let’s not forget what a fine showing state universities made...
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Health care measure should not include coverage for abortions
Editor: The last thing America needs is another bailout, especially one with obscene profits like the abortion industry. But unless health care legislation does not have an explicit exclusion ...
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