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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 …

by Dave Ramsey Dear Dave,I’m single, and I make $35,000 a year. Next year, my salary and bonuses should be around $50,000. I have a little over $30,000 in debt right now, including student …

By Joyce Caughron Rhodes Traveling down my Memory Lane happens most of the time while just relaxed, letting everyday happenings fade into the hum of the background. A time to relax and just …

Dear Editor:I am writing to thank Tiptonville-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.Generosity throughout contributed to a successful …

Earlier this month, my husband and I both were laid off from our jobs within a few days of each other. The layoffs were not our fault. The company is letting several people go as a cost-cutting …

By Joyce Caughron RhodesTHE DRIVE-IN Traveling down my Memory Lane, I knew I would come to the path of ‘Entertainment.’ Do you remember, or are you old enough to remember, the …

Wynngurg Grocery - Trick on Ann By Joyce Caughron Rhodes Sometimes, your memory can consist of something told to you and especially if you heard the same thing from more than one person. It is …

We pray this letter fins you and your congregation well and in great spirits. We will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, January 16, 2023. We will begin at the Lake County Court …

Our next-door neighbor was an older single man with no family, and my wife and I always tried to look out for him and help with things. He died recently, and in his will, he left us his home, his car …

I’m writing to bring to the attention of you and your readers a situation that I believe affects us all. I am referring to an ongoing problem that I am having with the Ridgely City Hall, and the …

By Sabrina Bates MVP Regional News Editor Winter weather during the holiday season made its impact on an already-strained blood supply across the region. As people rang in the new year, …

Dear Dave,My husband co-signed a loan for an old girlfriend four years ago. Apparently, she hasn’t made a payment in almost two years, and a collection agency called him last week wanting the …

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