Dr. Russell Dyer, director of Cleveland City Schools, announced that two Cleveland City Schools’ teachers have been selected as regional semi-finalists for teacher of the year in their respective grade bands and will advance in the Tennessee Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year selection process. Ms. Sheron Smith, second grade teacher at Arnold Memorial Elementary, and ... (click for more)

Applications are currently being accepted from area businesses for the 2021/2022 edition of the Kids First Coupon Book. Now in its 34th year, the Kids First book features offers for discounts and free items from local restaurants, retailers, attractions, and service providers. The $10 books will be sold through the Hamilton County elementary schools in September. All participating ... (click for more)

A former Tennessee Temple dorm is apparently being converted as a new home for unattended migrant children. Brandon Lewis said he visited the site at 1914 Vance Ave. for his new Tennessee Conservative newspaper and asked an official "Are there migrant children inside?" He said he was referred to a federal government office. Mr. Lewis said he believes the former ... (click for more)

The embattled executive director of McKamey Animal Center has reached out to MAC volunteers and foster partners, assuring them that there is no truth to allegations of animals at the facility being treated cruelty. “By now you are all aware of the assertions being made against MAC and our staff,” Ms. Fricke wrote, referring to complaints made by former employees who watched ... (click for more)

A common question raised about the federal courts, especially the Supreme Court, is why judges rule differently in the same or similar cases. Federal judges take an oath to “administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and [to] faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all [their] duties.” If judges are intelligent and well ... (click for more)

Comes the news that the University of Kentucky has, quite erroneously and therefore hysterically, just sent out 500,000 acceptance letters. As you wonder about the postage, here are this week’s riddles: THE RIDDLES 1) You have three stoves: a gas stove, a wood stove, and a coal stove, but only one match. Which should you light first? 2) I am full of holes, but I can still ... (click for more)