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Jack McCall: Gunsmoke is television worth watching

In my quest to find television worth watching, I have settled into viewing Wagon Train and Gunsmoke in the evenings. Ward Bond, John McIntire, and Robert Horton, along with a strong supporting case, make the old West come alive on Wagon Train. Updated Yesterday at 7:00 PM

John McMillin
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John McMillin: Beware of those claiming to be the tax man

United Way of Wilson County and the Upper Cumberland partners with nearly 40 local programs, as well as holds a growing number of volunteer opportunities and manages in-house initiatives for our local communities. 

Updated Yesterday at 6:00 PM
Nathan Miller
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Guest View

Nathan Miller: Knowing signs of suicide can save a life

For some 30 days once each year, the calendar month of September is set aside and recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month across the U.S., in Tennessee and here in Wilson County.

Updated Yesterday at 4:00 PM
Steve and Cokie Roberts
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National View

Cokie and Steve Roberts: American needs a ‘Murrow moment’

The headline over the lead story in The New York Times was stunning in its directness: “Donald Trump Clung to ‘Birther’ Lie for Years, and Still Isn’t Apologetic.”

Updated Yesterday at 4:00 PM
Jim Jewell
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Jim Jewell: Football mania has officially consumed us

SAN DIEGO

Updated Yesterday at 12:00 PM
Linda Alessi
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Linda Alessi: It’s much better to embrace light

Light is the answer. To what you may ask? It is the way to see what is around you. It takes you out of darkness. Knowledge is light, faith is light and hope is light. The light at the end of the tunnel is cliché, but the aspects bring us to Updated Sep 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM

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Matt Masters: Into the ‘Red Zone’

Editor’s Note: The following guest column was written by Matt Masters, a freelance photographer and correspondent for The Lebanon Democrat who lives in Murfreesboro, about his own investigation into the Colonial Pipeline gasoline leak Updated Sep 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM

Nancy Evins
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Bridge

Nancy Evins: Play it again, Sam. And maybe a couple of times more.

Here’s hand No. 1. How would you play this hand as South? The contract is three no-trump, and West leads the queen of spades.

Updated Sep 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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Fatherly advice

Dads2dads: Be sure not to lose your self

We are social creatures. We need connections with others. Yet too often we become focused on our work, kids, or personal interests and end up a bit isolated. Building a career, making a living, and giving proper attention to the family can leave Updated Sep 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM

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Ann Haney: Get best deals with digital coupons

Most couponers are aware of the strictly enforced policy of no digital coupon stacking with paper coupons. However, many still struggle with how to decipher what is a good digital coupon and when should it be used in place of a paper coupon. 

Updated Sep 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Jim Hawkins
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Jim Hawkins: It’s voter registration time again in Tennessee

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” 

Updated Sep 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Dave Ramsey
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Finance

Dave Ramsey: Timeshares shouldn’t be bought

Dear Dave,

Updated Sep 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Tim Johnson
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Preacher's Point

Tim Johnson: Have you wondered why America has changed?

Have you ever wondered why America has changed? As an example, going back to my parent’s generation, divorce was rare, and sex outside of marriage was taboo. Decades ago, I can remember my mom telling me about her youth and saying, “I wasn’t that Updated Sep 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM

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Devin Webb: Patience in the process

Beginnings, when embraced as an opportunity, can be invigorating. They can also be daunting and overwhelming. Either way, they usually require a lot of work. Beginnings can be chosen and they can also be imposed because, quite often, an ending is Updated Sep 23, 2016 at 6:00 PM

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Thumbs of the week: Here’s to 10 more years with Music City Star rolling

Thumbs up to the Music City Star, Tennessee’s first and only commuter train, which celebrated 10 years in operation at Riverfront Station in downtown Friday evening with music, ice cream and a lot of political notables form Updated Sep 23, 2016 at 4:30 PM