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Pets of the Week – Meet Melanie and Ollie


Ollie is a 1-year-old domestic short hair, weighing 12 pounds. He is house trained, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations. Ollie’s adoption fee is $125. Melanie is a 15-year-old Australian Shepherd & Beagle mix weighing 32 pounds. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $250. If you would like to meet these or […]

Laws protect dogs on chains against harsh conditions


During the 2023 Tennessee General Assembly, a new bill was passed that defines adequate shelter for a dog living outside. Animal lovers have experienced the frustration and sadness of watching dogs on chains unable to escape the hot sun, freezing temperatures or soaking spring rains. Some take the law into their own hands, ‘liberating’ the suffering animal, and end up […]

Murfreesboro remembers when Elvis Presley left Murphy Center 50 years ago

Murfreesboro remembers when Elvis left Murphy Center 50 years ago


The King of Rock ’n’ Roll is gone but not forgotten. It was 50 years ago this March 14 that Elvis Presley performed the first of five sold-out concerts at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center. Tickets went on sale two months in advance and sold out in a day. The price of admission? Ten dollars on the floor and […]

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Susan Steen: Winter blahs deserve a good spring cleaning


“Growth is a process of trial and error: experimentation. The failed experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately works.” – Benjamin Franklin Winter is a lovely time of year, with many cold and gray days, yet I can say with full certainty that I have had enough of it. The world often feels […]

Sparkle Pageant is set for April 13


After winning a pageant in 2017, Mary Grace Beasley, 17 years old at the time, thought of how much fun it would be to offer a pageant experience to the children she worked with at school. After a few conversations with her mom, the Sparkle Pageant was born. The Sparkle Pageant is now entering its sixth year. It is open […]

PEMS Coach Hollingsworth announces retirement


Michael Hollingsworth – the boys basketball coach at Portland East Middle School, has announced retirement plans after more than three decades working in education. Hollingsworth began his career in education and coaching in 1992 as a physical education and science teacher in Franklin, Tenn., and Williamson County Schools until 2008.  “I also taught in Metro Schools, Maury County, and Marshall […]

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Susan Steen: Sometimes boundaries keep you in a safer space


“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” — Brené Brown Walking along with Sadie the dog, I spotted an unleashed dog coming toward us. “Hello?” I called into the void that was 10 feet in front of me, dreading a run-in for our dog who is still not calm when meeting another […]

Let mom and kittens thrive outside


This spring, stray, community, and feral cats in Sumner County, who live outdoors and have not been spayed, will give birth to hundreds of kittens. “Kitten Season” lasts from about March to December, but despite the cold weather, local rescuers, and TNR (trap/neuter/release or rehome) groups are already seeing kittens born in the wild. What should you do if you […]

Congrats North Sumner Elementary 4-H speech winners

Congratulations to the 4th and 5th graders who participated in the 4H Speech Contest. Everyone did a wonderful job.  Pictured are the students who placed in the classes and will go on to compete at the Sumner County 4H Contest.

Pets of the Week: Boogie and Peggy


Boogie is a 3-year-old domestic short hair weighing 12 pounds. He is house trained, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations. His adoption fee is $125. Peggy is an adult female puggle that is house trained, spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $250. If you’d like to meet them or other adoptable pets, or apply […]

Susan Steen: You always can sleep on this healthy idea


“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’mawake, you know?” — Ernest Hemingway When my kids were young, I would wait until they were asleep to start working on projects. It was the only time I knew they wouldn’t need me unless it were an emergency. I had heard the old adage many times that […]

Health: Hereditary aspects of heart disease and the role of genetic testing


Heart disease is generally used to describe a range of conditions that impact our heart, and it continues to be the leading cause of death in America. While there is no universal cure for heart disease, research shows that lifestyle changes are critical for preventing and managing heart disease.  Common heart diseases include coronary artery disease (CAD), abnormal heart rhythms […]

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