By Thomas Vaughn Last week, I lamented our trend toward ‘one step forward and two steps back’ on the war in Iraq.??I also noted the emergence of the question, ‘Who lost Iraq’? I characterized ‘Who Lost Iraq’? as being ‘premature,’ tempting though it may be to politicians in both parties to beat each other up…

The Jackson Sun Will Fred run? That seems to be the question of the hour as former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson continues to toy with the idea of running for the White House in 2008. Thompson needs to get off the fence and either declare his candidacy or get out of the way so the…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Since many of my recent columns have been devoted to a single theme or subject, I decided a completely random selection of words and phrases might be a welcome break, for both myself and my readers. So in this piece I’m just going to ramble and pick out some of my…

NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Verizon Wireless on Wednesday announced plans to build a $54 million state headquarters building in a Nashville suburb. The new facility is slated to add between 600 and 700 new jobs over the next three to five years, said Jerry Fountain, president of Verizon Wireless’ Carolinas and Tennessee region. The new headquarters…

With names like Rockstar, Full Throttle and No Fear, caffeinated energy drinks are hot right now, accounting for some $744 million in annual sales. While they may especially appeal to young adults, the beverages often contain multiple stimulants, making them a poor choice for young children and pregnant women. They can also be risky if…

By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I have a rental property, but a few months ago I got laid off and I’m behind on the payments. I found a job recently, but it doesn’t provide enough income to cover the mortgage on this property. A friend has offered to buy it for what’s owed, but I’m…

After 35 years, mechanic Barry Rogers is calling it quits. He will close his shop on S. Chancery Street at the end of the month. However, Barry isn’t getting out of the auto repair business completely as he’ll soon be working at Auto Zone. In my line of work, it’s common for folks to call…

The Arts Center of Cannon County is excited to announce their upcoming Hands at Work class series for fall 2007! Classes begin the week of September 24 and meet once a week for six weeks. There is something for everyone from pre-school to senior adults. Check out class times and descriptions on our website at…

Family and friends gathered August 7 at the home of Lisa Haile in celebration of the 44th wedding anniversary of Bob and Rae Gray. The couple was honored with dinner, and a surprise visit from friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are originally from Pensacola, Fla., and relocated here two year ago. They renew their wedding…