By Joan Ryan / Columnist Martine Savage never imagined herself moving out of California in the middle of her senior year at high school. She left behind her role as Abigail in “The Crucible,’ her spot on the school soccer team, her part-time job at a beauty salon, her friends. She won’t be attending her…

By Thomas Vaughn / Columnist Now that the dreaded tax time for Americans has come and gone for another year, perhaps it’s time to reflect on just how ludicrous our current Federal Income Tax situation has become.Anyone who’s grappled with this hydra-headed tax monster knows how difficult the experience can be. Estimates vary on how…

By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist Despite popular opinion, and some people who take the word of radio talk show hosts with admitted biases as the only truth, reporters have ethics.In fact, the trusty Society of Professional Journalists’ ethics code provides a wealth of information for anyone who would ever want to know what the field…

Our Viewpoint For years, Tennessee schools have been financing education at the expense of healthy eating habits. Schools in Warren County have been no different.Money from soft drink machines and snack machines has become a vital part of school budgets — so vital school officials have been willing to let kids eat junk food because…

BABY BOYDaulton Wade Chumley is the name chosen by Amanda Trisler and Dustin Chumley. He was born at River Park Hospital March 7 weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces. He is welcomed by siblings Christyna Trisler, Marlena Chumley and Andy Trisler. Grandparents are Betty Holt, Brian Holt and Wanda Holt. BABY GIRLBrandelyn Lynette Roberts arrived March…

It may have been trendy in the time of King Henry VIII, but being overweight is not in style today.Obesity has gained much national attention lately. Almost two-thirds of American adults and about 15 percent of America’s young people are overweight.In addition, media reports — including study by Men’s Fitness magazine that named the nation’s…

A thousand dollars for a treadmill. Fifty dollars a month for a gym membership. Is there a way to lose weight without losing your money, too?The answer lies right at your feet: walking.“Walking is just about the best health bargain around – fun, easy and absolutely free,” said Dr. Lloyd Smith, president of the American…

By ROGER COOK Within the past few weeks a lot of us have followed the news of the Florida lady who was starved to death because it was determined that she was brain dead. As I listened to the reports I thought about a couple of people who must rely on feeding tubes to live.…

The Great Tennessee Air Show 2005, a two-day aviation entertainment extravaganza takes flight May 7-8 at the Smyrna Airport. Attendees can expect two days of family oriented aerobatic performances with special appearances by the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet team.The Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority will tip its hat to all mothers this weekend by…

By TIM BEAVERS Five years ago this month, Social Security launched our online Retirement Planner. Since then, more than 7 million people have visited this practical, user-friendly financial planning site. And, according to a recent American Customer Satisfaction Index survey, our Retirement Planner ranks among the best all federal government transaction Web sites.That’s high praise…