Opinion

A social media policy from Montgomery County Government fell flat this week when it became clear that certain provisions violated the First Amendment. Turns out, if the county creates a public forum, it has to allow the public to take part.

Some people freaked out about a forecast of 17 inches of snow when we got only 3 inches. It wasn’t that the experts were wrong – people just weren’t listening to the actual experts.

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Jeep Crew on winter storm assistance efforts.

Contributed commentary by Lorraine Wilhite regarding homelessness in Clarksville.

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its connection to addressing homelessness.

Good news about new hospitals comes with some hangnails, including that Premier won’t build a planned clinic, and we’re going to take a $2 million hit in tax revenue.

A plan to consolidate homeless outreach services downtown stalled at the gate, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. Here’s how the city, nonprofits and downtown stakeholders can work things out.

Contributed commentary from the City of Clarksville on the proposed purchase of The Well for expanded homelessness outreach services.

Joni Bryant on The 917 Society as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

In 1897, a young Virginia O’Hanlon in New York City sent a letter to The Sun in New York, asking whether Santa Claus was real. Their response made holiday history.