Author Archives: David Carroll

When I was a wee lad, my father taught me a new phrase: “planned obsolescence.” I had asked him, “Why don’t cars last forever?” Maybe I saw an old grandfather… Read more »

The Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East title Saturday, with a 5-3 win over the Phillies! Trust me, back in April, nobody saw this coming, especially me. How’d they… Read more »

Former US Rep. Marilyn Lloyd has passed away at the age of 89. About five years ago, I was at an event at the Chattanooga Trade Center, and some great… Read more »

I write about the state of the news media from time to time, at least from my point of view.  In case you haven’t noticed, my profession ranks somewhere around… Read more »

Sometimes I need a little fresh air.  Certainly it’s good for my physical health, but it’s much more than that.  When I walk away from my television or my computer,… Read more »

I once wrote about the clichés we use in TV news. Oh, I still hear them every night. I even slip up and use them myself now and then. Whenever… Read more »

UPDATE AUGUST 23, 2018: Major Tommy Bradford is on the road to recovery, and will remain in law enforcement!  Read his letter to the public at the end of this… Read more »

Based on the opinions and votes of disc jockeys and radio listeners nationwide, and aired on the Vinyl Express (Big 95.3 and big953.com) August 18-19, 2018 Best rock ‘n roll… Read more »

I have been covering schools for twenty-five years, and if you’ll pardon the pun, it has been very educational.  I feel fortunate to have visited more schools than the milk… Read more »

I’m not much of a handy man. Or as we say in the south, I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed. Still, I can handle basic chores like mowing… Read more »