Union County High School sophomore, Caitlin Mays, was nominated by the Knoxville News Sentinel as the Prepxtra female athlete of the week. This is a poll sponsored by the New Sentinel that allows people to vote for the nominees.

Red Devils Baseball Lose in a Close Game Against Campbell County. The Red Devils traveled to Campbell County on April 17. Trot Russell started out on the mound and lasted 3 innings, but was relieved by Eben Hansen in the fourth inning after giving up 2 runs to tie the game at 5. The two teams were tied going into the last inning. Hansen started the 5th with a walk and a double with no outs. Red Devils chose to load the bases with the #4 hitter up. Hansen struck the next batter out but then lost the next batter to a walk that was resulting in Campbell County winning with a walk-off base on balls. With Campbell County scoring a walk-off, the Devils lost 5-6. The Devils did not have a strong offense, nor did they have a strong defense.

As the school year comes to a close, graduating high school seniors are busy planning celebrations with their families, friends and classmates. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also a time for responsibility and accountability when it comes to underage drinking.

The Moron Brothers will perform on stage at the Union County Opry for the first time this Saturday at the Union County High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6PM and the show will start at 7PM sharp.

Clover Bowl is an interactive contest used to acquaint 4-H members with themselves and their surroundings through participating in an enjoyable and educational program. In addition to this main purpose, it is hoped that this program will help participants develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Information for questions are in the areas of 4-H, Tennessee (history, geography, and government), agriculture, life skills, and science.

“CREATION DELIVERS GOD’S MESSAGE”
Bringing all the covenant imagery to life in Jesus Christ.

Revelation 21:9
“And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.”

Some reports blame opioid use for part of the decline in labor force participation among adult men. Estimates based on workers’ compensation data shed light on the relationship between opioid prescriptions and the return to work among people who suffer work-related low-back injuries, for which opioid use is common. Differences in opioid prescribing patterns across locations demonstrate how various use of these medications can impact how quickly workers return to work.

I don’t know about you, but I remember smells better than I do anything else. One of my favorites was from the softball field. Yes, the softball field.

Second base was my position and I absolutely loved it. For one, it was awesome to stand next my base on cool spring evenings when a light breeze would blow through the infield, raising up the dust. And of course, almost every girl on the team was chewing a mouthful of grape bubble gum.

Earth Day was April 22nd and it continues to be an annual reminder that we humans impact the planet’s resources in negative ways. And since our population continues to grow and most resources are finite, it would behoove us to save some for the grandkids on down the road. Doing so includes a personal reward of conserving both resources and money. Here are some ways to do it.

Faucet Fix: Many modern faucets include aerators, which simply add bubbles to the water to increase its volume. If you have old ones, aerators can be added so you use 50% less water.

We spent the night at that hilltop motel on U. S. 44 near St. Louis, Missouri. The next day my car was delivered back to the motel. They said the carburetor was packed with fibers. They didn't know where they came from. Removed, the car was ready for the trip back home. Since the car was still under warranty, there was no charge.