Thursday night "Big Sexy" Brandon Overton of Evans, Ga., shocked and awed the Wisconsin crowd at Cedar Lake Speedway as the notorious Southerner led flag to flag the opening night of the World of Outlaws Late Model series' USA Nationals. Often overlooked as one of the hottest Dirt Late Model racers in America in 2020, due to his racing schedule being predominantly in the South, ... (click for more)

As you may have noticed, it's been a week since I last wrote a column. I needed some time to clear my head so to speak, because the first seven months of 2020 have been the most difficult few months of our lifetime. Oh I think back to my childhood when we had to do bomb shelter drills in schools, all the while praying that the USSR would not send nuclear missiles to Madison, Tennessee. ... (click for more)

The Community Haven was anything but serene during Friday’s rally against police brutality and systemic racism. Originally planned to take place in Miller Park, the event had to change venues after the city strongly advised the group of Chattanoogans and Atlantans to stay away off any city property. “We’re glad that we’re at the community haven and feel welcome here with brother ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported that the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths has risen to 53. Below are details of deaths 50-53: #50: 61-70 year old African-American, non-Hispanic male with multiple underlying conditions. #51: 61-70 year old African-American female with no underlying conditions and who was asymptomatic at the time of testing. ... (click for more)

Congratulations to Marco Perez on winning the District 2 School Board race. Marco and his team ran a well organized campaign. It is my hope that Marco will take that same organizational skill to continue the improvement of our public schools for the benefit of our nearly 45,000 students. Thanks to my incredible campaign team that worked tirelessly. Thanks as well to the many ... (click for more)

These two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy takes out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says: "Calm down, I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." In the silence that follows, allow me to welcome you to this ... (click for more)