MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Celebrate World Blood Donor Day
MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Celebrate World Blood Donor Day WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT: MEDIC is joining blood centers around the world to celebrate World Blood Donor Day. MEDIC Regional Blood Center has an immediate, critical need for: O Negative Blood Type As an FYI, there are currently 20 units […]
Lakeside of the Smokies Balloon Fest Returns in 2021
At long last, the Lakeside of the Smokies Balloon Fest is excited to announce its return. “We canceled our 2020 festival due to the economic impact and health related concerns of hosting the event,” said festival director Sarah Mills. “But I’m thrilled to announce we plan to hold the festival this year.” The LOTS Balloon […]
Vital Policy – Tennessee Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in School Voucher (ESA) Case
When the Tennessee legislature enacted a school voucher pilot program in 2019, a lawsuit was immediately filed by Shelby County, the Nashville Metropolitan Government of Davidson County, and Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education asking the Chancery Court of Davidson County to declare ESAs unconstitutional, essentially an effort to stop the voucher program. The trial […]
Vital Policy – Tennessee Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in School Voucher (ESA) Case
When the Tennessee legislature enacted a school voucher pilot program in 2019, a lawsuit was immediately filed by Shelby County, the Nashville Metropolitan Government of Davidson County, and Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education asking the Chancery Court of Davidson County to declare ESAs unconstitutional, essentially an effort to stop the voucher program. The trial […]
VITAL POLICY – U.S. Supreme Court Rejects “Community Caretaking” Doctrine in Fourth Amendment Case, Tennessee Court to Address Warrantless Surveillance by TWRA
Two cases involving unreasonable search by government authorities have caught the attention of constitutional activists on a national scale. The first, decided unanimously in the U.S. Supreme Court, involves the entry into a private residence and the subsequent confiscation of firearms by law enforcement under the “community caretaking” doctrine. The second involves warrantless video surveillance […]
VITAL POLICY – U.S. Supreme Court Rejects “Community Caretaking” Doctrine in Fourth Amendment Case, Tennessee Court to Address Warrantless Surveillance by TWRA
Two cases involving unreasonable search by government authorities have caught the attention of constitutional activists on a national scale. The first, decided unanimously in the U.S. Supreme Court, involves the entry into a private residence and the subsequent confiscation of firearms by law enforcement under the “community caretaking” doctrine. The second involves warrantless video surveillance […]
Vital Policy – Jefferson County Republicans Hold Town Hall, Event Draws Speakers from Across State, School Board and County Commission Races Discussed
Nearly one hundred Jefferson County Republicans held a town hall meeting recently to discuss issues of interest. High on the list of priorities were topics related to fiscal responsibility, teaching constitutional principles in public schools, the importance of electing conservative officials that are willing to protect the founding principles of the nation and exercise fiscal […]
VITAL POLICY – Ogles Successfully Sponsors Legislation to Protect Small Business in Tennessee, Eliminating Discrimination by Local Governments
Tennessee saw more than 1200 small businesses close permanently in 2020, due primarily to forced closures from Covid-19 restrictions, this according to For All Tennessee, a public interest non-profit organization that lobbies for economic freedom, personal liberty, and the constitutional treatment of citizens. In response to mass business closures and the discriminatory labeling of certain […]
Demetra Lorraine Spraker
Demetra Lorraine Spraker, (62) of New Market, Tn. gained her heavenly wings on May 27, 2021. She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother. Demetra graduated from Carson Newman University where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and eventually was employed at Carson Newman for many years. She was an active member at Emmanuel […]
LUTHER BROWNLOW “BUD” CAMPBELL
LUTHER BROWNLOW “BUD” CAMPBELL, age 90 of Dandridge, TN, passed away May 26, 2021. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and he loved to spend time hunting with his brothers, friends, and grandchildren. He also loved to take his wife, Bobbie, fishing. Luther was a heavy equipment operator for the mines, and he also […]