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“Forty acres & a mule, This is bigger than the music.” -Kendrick Lamar Now that this year’s Super Bowl game is over with the Eagles taking home the win, the internet has …

Judging from the first week or so, the Trump doctrine is going to be, We can do it the easy way or the hard way. Those are the words the president used in a post on Truth Social last week …

Florida State basketball coach  Leonard Hamilton, a former basketball player at The University of Tennessee at Martin, announced he will be stepping down at the end of the season. He is the …

Thursday, Tennessee’s 19 th -ranked Lady Vols were rude hosts to No. 5 Connecticut. For the first time since 2007, UT vanquished the Huskies, 80-76. Tennessee maybe entering the burgeoning …

Accountability and commitment are two words often tossed around in leadership discussions, usually accompanied by inspirational cheers or groans of “it will never happen.” When it comes …

Psalms 45:17-1: "I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore, the people shall praise and give You thanks forever and ever." Prayer should be the spontaneous lifestyle of …

January marks the beginning of a new year and for many of us, that means taking on a new challenge or turning over a new leaf. Unfortunately, some others live in continued fear and hopelessness as …

Cats nap up high on a perch unreachable. Dogs find a closed space hidden from sight. People bundle up for comfort and warmth. Cats like to climb. Dogs like to run. People like to stroll. They …

A Facebook post recently piqued my interest. It was outlining the uses of dish soap for a variety of different types of cleaning. It showed that using an inexpensive multi-purpose product can save …

Accountability is tough. Whether it’s holding someone else accountable or ourselves, it’s a challenge many leaders face daily. In fact, I hear the question time and time again: “How …

By Joyce Caughron RhodesSpeical to the Banner This trail down my Memory Lane goes way back into the past. I guess I could call this path “Many Years Ago.” Some of you may remember, in the …

Summer: a season synonymous with sunshine, relaxation, and for our children and students - a long-awaited break from the classroom. While a respite from the routine can bring a refreshing change, …

Sorry I’ve been scarce lately, folks, but I’ve had a few landmines to tiptoe through. Just a bit over a week ago, I underwent heart-valve replacement surgery. I was a hot mess health wise, but …

In “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” John Maxwell explains that the third law of leadership is the law of navigation. According to Maxwell, the leader is responsible for determining the …

Lake County Extension is celebrating University of Tennessee Extension Month. They’ll be celebrating the volunteers, students and stakeholders that make our work possible.

MRS. LAGRETTA SHAW I was born 6 June 1902. My parents were Emory M. Bradshaw and Mollie Eugenia Hurd.I spent my early childhood in Caruthersville MO. We lived very near the big seawall or levee. I …

Note: This is the second part of a 21-part series on John Maxwell’s bestselling book, “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”In his book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” John …

By Joyce Caughron RhodesSpecial to the Banner When each of us go down our memory lanes, we will all probably come to the trail of tales call ‘Secrets.’ You know, the things we call our …

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