Opinion

Title Published
Roy Exum: The Testerman Forum 10/24/2016 3:40 AM
Roy Exum: A Vol Is Worth $521,854 10/23/2016 5:12 PM
Where Is The Speed Control On Our Highways? - And Response (6) 10/22/2016 9:26 PM
Please, No Short Term Vacation Rentals In My Neighborhood - And Response 10/22/2016 3:44 PM
Why I Am Voting For Esther Helton 10/22/2016 11:43 AM
Roy Exum: Kelly Could Win It 10/22/2016 5:55 AM
Revote Needed For County Commission Chairman - And Correction 10/21/2016 8:02 PM
Lookout Valley Has A Right To Want A Different Commission Make Up 10/21/2016 4:13 PM
Greg Martin Is Clear Choice For District 3 County Commission 10/21/2016 3:07 PM
Bobby Stone, Is It Really A Win? - And Response 10/21/2016 2:48 PM
Vote Matthew DeGlopper For A Better East Ridge 10/21/2016 10:39 AM
Roy Exum: Prayer Over Despair 10/21/2016 8:09 AM
Still Having Accidents In Collegedale Despite Drop In Speed Limit 10/20/2016 4:37 PM
Roy Exum: A Little History Lesson 10/20/2016 6:24 AM
Greg Martin Is Invested In Hixson District 3 10/19/2016 9:42 PM
Gene Shipley Is A Man Of Service 10/19/2016 4:50 PM
Literacy Is Critical 10/19/2016 4:38 PM
Roy Exum: Don't Fall For Malarkey About Our Successful Community Corrections Program 10/19/2016 7:13 AM
Which Teacher Is Better? 10/18/2016 12:25 PM
What Every School Needs 10/18/2016 12:13 PM
Four Reforms For The Superintendent Selection Process 10/18/2016 12:08 PM
Roy Exum: Our HCDE Is Skewed 10/18/2016 6:02 AM
Please Ignore Typical Politics In The Election For District 3 County Commission 10/17/2016 7:30 PM
Joe Smith Is A True Leader - And Response (4) 10/17/2016 5:59 PM
Trump Then And Now - And Response (2) 10/17/2016 12:33 PM
Roy Exum: How We Should Live 10/17/2016 5:47 AM
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