by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
CHARLES MCDONALD is the show chair- man for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, but that’s not the only hat he has worn in the center ring. For the past five decades, Charles has given his all to help progress the horse show. 50 years ago, he started as...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
AFTER A challenging past few seasons, Cascade Middle School’s baseball team recently earned the title of conference champions. Cascade High School alumnus and boys head baseball coach, Justin Reese, played baseball from the age of 4 up until his high school career....
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
IT WAS a cool summer in Bedford County. School started after the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Students were excited to show off their new school clothes on the grounds. It was the first time everyone would be back together. Dee Foster remembers those...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
DEFINING THE meaning of teacher requires more than Merriam-Webster; it takes a deeper look and a second glance. More than a job with a summer-long vacation, teachers are motivated by their love for children and desire to see them succeed in life. Their motivation is...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
Sand Tart Cookies: Submitted by Elizabeth McGee INGREDIENTS 2 sticks butter1 t. vanilla2 1⁄2 c. flour, sifted1 T. sugar1 c. chopped pecans 5 T. powdered sugar DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, cream butter; add vanilla; stir in sifted flour. Add sugar and pecans. After...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
IT MIGHT be one of the most exciting yet stressful times of the year, rivaling that of Christmas. It requires preparation, planning, logistics, time, and money. I’m almost sure there are military operations that have been executed with less strategic maneuvering than...