June 18, 2026
Opinion
Time to say farewell
I’ve been in newspaper journalism for more than two decades. While writer’s block can happen, it’s nothing compared to the difficulty I’m having in writing…
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David Carroll’s News and Notes
Don’t Fly Off the Handle Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “I’ll read you the riot act” and “The straw that broke the camel’s back,” many of you suggested some others. Have you ever been called “One tough cookie?” Back in the 1920s, the nickname “cookie”…
Arts & Entertainment
Monteagle author to sign newest book June 6
Monteagle author Beth Riner will sign the newest book in her humorous Southern mystery series from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the University of South Bookstore in Sewanee.
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Education Note
Mary Powell, of Sewanee, is a graduate of Colgate University in the Class of 2026. She, a graduate of Alameda High School, majored in Environmental…