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The Power of the Vote

By Amanda Haggard | October 7, 2026

The Contributor worked to create a mini guide of all the offices and candidates for whom you might be asked to check a box in the Nov. 3 election.

Hoboscopes: September 23, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered horseless carriage repairman, or a trained photo-cartographer. This one is dedicated to Tober Dwayne.

Faith

On Thursday, Sept. 8 my dog Faith was given a peaceful ending to months of pain and suffering.

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Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Oct. 8 to fully fund the next year’s worth of breakfasts (and give us room to grow!).

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Summer Reading

By editorial | May 22, 2024

Essential Reads to Enrich Your Summer

Hoboscopes

Hoboscopes: May 22, 2024

By Mr. Mysterio | May 22, 2024

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered dashboard mechanic, or a trained wedding DJ.

Vendor Writing
Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing

Pieces of Poetry – 24

By Chris Scott Fieselman | May 15, 2024

What does that C stand for? It stands for,
Whatever you want it to stand for.

Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing
Vendor Writing

The Veil

By Lisa A. | May 15, 2024

The chartreuse lace of Spring drops her veil onto the trees.
Soon I will be covered by Her.

Vendor Writing
Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing

Life and Times of James, aka “Shorty”

By Shorty R. | May 15, 2024

Born June 17, 1958 in Jefferson City, Tenn. on a farm, I started school at the age of six, and continued at the same school until the 8th grade in New Market, Tenn.

Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing
Vendor Writing

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Get The Paper

By Norma B. | May 15, 2024

I was going to get the new paper the day it was released
But my ride was running late

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