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Long marriage becomes abusive over time
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s dad, “Adam,” is very mellow and can talk to anyone. His mom, “Eve,” is friendly, but a little more reserved. Early ... Read more
7 hours ago by Contributed Content.

Today in History
By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Thursday, April 15, the 105th day of 2021. There are 260 days left in the year. ... Read more
7 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.

Heaven is never beyond the reach of our hearts
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: There’s a reference in Proverbs 8 to someone else being with God when He ... Read more
8 hours ago by Contributed Content.

Mother-daughter fight leads to threats of leaving home
DEAR ABBY: My best friend (since we were babies) and I are having a disagreement. She had two kids when she was 16 and 17 ... Read more
1 day ago by Contributed Content.

Today in History
By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, April 14, the 104th day of 2021. There are 261 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in ... Read more
1 day ago by AP News Wire Reports.

It is faith placed in Christ alone that assures the soul is saved
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: I am trying to encourage a friend of mine who has landed in prison. ... Read more
1 day ago by Contributed Content.

House GOP make COVID relief tax deductible for business
BY REP. JOHN HOLSCLAW Tennessee businesses will be eligible to receive more pandemic assistance through a bill that will exempt relief funds from state taxes. ... Read more
2 days ago by Contributed Content.
Time to address gun violence in America
No state or community is exempt. Shootings can happen anywhere and they do. Monday, a student was shot at a Knoxville school and a policeman ... Read more
2 days ago by Our View.
Parents need to know what their children are reading
To the Editor: The second week of April is National Library Week and is a good time to remember the service the Elizabethton Public ... Read more
2 days ago by Contributed Content.

Man’s tattoos draw fire from disapproving wife
DEAR ABBY: My tattoos are destroying my marriage, and I just don’t understand why. I’m a 56-year-old elementary art teacher and the father of three ... Read more