Yearly Archives: 2014

True confession:  when I was a kid, I looked forward to election day almost as much as Christmas.  So in case you haven’t seen the signs along the highway, let… Read more »

Update, Wed. 3/26: As expected the Hamilton County Commission approved the plan proposed by Mayor Coppinger in a unanimous vote.  CSLA remains on the waiting list. Back in 1999, I… Read more »

I am so proud of my friends in Grundy County.  From Tracy City, to Palmer, to Gruetli-Laager, to Altamont and beyond, their pride is showing.  High atop the Cumberland Plateau,… Read more »

UPDATE, MAY 1, 2015:  Skyy Mims,  was found guilty in all 11 counts in the death of “DK” Chaudhar. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 19, 2015. When the news… Read more »

Sunday March 9, 2014 marks Luther Masingill’s 92nd birthday, as our incredible local broadcaster continues his world-record 74th year on WDEF Radio (and soon to be 60 years on Channel… Read more »

Being a TV person, I confess to having a rather large ego.  It comes with the territory.  After all, if people don’t recognize me, they’re not watching, right? So it’s… Read more »

I have three short stories for your entertainment and reading pleasure. Plus, they’re all true: Every time I visit with 2nd graders, I get a laugh out of it.  They… Read more »

Update, May 15, 2015:  Chris is in remission, and will graduate in the top 10% of his Central High class on Sat. May 16 at UTC Arena!   Previous story… Read more »

It’s no secret that radio means a lot to me.  It’s right up there with baseball, hot ‘n gooey Krystal cheeseburgers, and Coca Cola in small bottles.  All of them… Read more »

I’m still sifting through the thousands of Facebook posts from our recent weather events.  Students, parents and others waiting and wondering, “Is schools open tomorrow?”  My new favorite is this… Read more »