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Annual Lone Oak Picnic. July 27, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Lifestyle
6 months ago
Road to 250: Central Civitan’s Lone Oak Picnic keeps cultural, political tradition alive | COMMENTARY

Central Civitan Club of Cunningham, Tennessee, has been serving and connecting residents of southern Montgomery County ever since 1958, particularly through the Lone Oak Picnic.

Opinion
6 months ago
Letter: Stand with Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters in push for fair pay | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Joshua Gillette on the need for better pay for Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters.

Opinion
6 months ago
Legal Aid offers second chance to individuals with criminal histories | COMMENTARY

It’s very likely that you know someone with a criminal charge on their record. One in three U.S. adults — around 77 million people — has a previous incarceration, conviction or arrest.

Flooding at Overcrest Court in the Farmington neighborhood in Clarksville, TN on April 7, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Opinion
6 months ago
Commissioner Padro: Flooding of 220 homes result of profit over common sense | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Montgomery Commissioner Jorge Padro of District 9 on flooding in the Clarksville area.

Opinion
6 months ago
Letter: Old ideas on how to handle stormwater in Clarksville aren’t working anymore | OPINION

Contributed commentary from John Bench on flooding in Clarksville neighborhoods.

Aron Maberry attends the preliminary hearing at the Tennessee Ethics Commission, April 22, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Opinion
7 months ago
Letter: Tennessee Ethics Commission wrong to dismiss complaints about Rep. Maberry | OPINION

Contributed commentary by CMCSS parent Suzanne Butler, an open letter to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

Opinion
7 months ago
Rep. Mark Green: Gold Star families must be protected during government shutdowns | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Congressman Mark Green on protecting Gold Star families’ benefits during government shutdowns.

Opinion
7 months ago
Tre Hargett: Safe at Home program provides added protection for crime victims | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett.

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