Opinion

On a lot sat the perfect car for my husband, who says he likes to display items that remind him of his hunting kills. So I traded in his big Ford Raptor for this little gem.

A gift for a man who loves hunting trophies

Anngee Quinones-Belian

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body My husband and I were arguing over how to decorate the house for the spring and summer months.

My Opinion: Local news Is what we do at Scout

David Brown

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body In my world, every day is Local News Day, as there’s always something going on in the community. Happily, Thursday was a day where the rest of the world thought about it, too.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

News Staff

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and what you need to know is that it’s not just a problem in large cities or places far away.

Hillbilly Ranger: Deadly tornado struck 52 years ago

Wally Avett

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body April 3 right here in Murphy was the anniversary of the 1974 tornado which scared the bejabbers out of us, killing four here and two more in Graham County (Stecoah).

Clay County resident Philip Moore looks out over Lake Chatuge from Boteler Peak, also known as Shooting Creek Bald.

MountainTrue to host public hearing on proposed rescission of Roadless Rule

News Staff

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body By Callie MooreGuest Columnist

Letters to the Editor for April 15, 2026

News Staff

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body Not everyone was well-manneredAn unobservant journalist is as disturbing as one who provides a biased presentation.

Danny Ferreira

Your Opinion Matters for April 15, 2026

Anngee Quinones-Belian

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Body Your Opinion MattersThe world celebrated Easter on Sunday. Do you believe Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead to save the world?• Yes. I believe.• No, I don't.

Deby Jo Ferguson

Your Opinion Matters for April 8, 2026

Anngee Quinones-Belian

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Body This week’s question: What’s your opinion of what’s been called “The Epstein Files,” which include emails, information and photos from the federal investigation into the late c

Letters to the Editor for April 8, 2026

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Body 30% fear job loss from AI

Hiwassee Dam

Road Less Traveled: What the water covered in Hiwassee Lake

Bruce Voyles

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Body Hiwassee Dam in an early Tennessee Valley Authority photo. At the time of its completion it was the highest overflow dam in the world at 307 feet high.