“Whoa!” Tim and I exclaimed at the same time. It happened while were waiting to turn onto Emory Road to go to church one Sunday morning. There was a car in front of us. After two cars passed on the far lane, the first car began to pull out. A white car zoomed by out of what seemed like nowhere. The car in front of us slammed on its brakes so hard that it bounced. I was amazed the cars didn’t have a wreck. As my momma would say: “It was so close that I felt the breeze.”

Union County High School Coach Mike Johnson and Coach Ella Johnson announce the 2024-2025 tennis teams. The girls team boasts a full roster this year of six players. The boys team has eight players.

Filling out the girls’ roster will be Hannah Groot, Ella Branscomb, Nola Chesney, Travyn Farmer, Saria Chapell and Ava Buckner. The boys’ team is Lathan Garner, Jaxon Bailey, Jace Walker, Zachary Clark, Braylon Graves, Luke Williams, Tucker Odom and Max Corum.

The Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) Club had a fantastic gathering for its March meeting, filled with learning, fellowship and fun!

To kick off our meeting, we played a St. Patrick’s Day-themed trivia game, which was a big hit! Congratulations to Lyndora Lyndsey for answering the most questions correctly!

As the Detroit auto plants instated "just-in-time" parts delivery, parts manufacturers were hit hard. Imports from Japan hurt the local parts makers, too. In 1980, unemployment in Michigan hit double digits and kept going higher.

The laid-off workers soon exhausted their unemployment benefits. Most had little savings to tide them over to another job. Unless one had a special skill, jobs were hard to find.

In skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium-high heat. In bowl, whisk remaining oil and eggs. Mix in cornmeal, corn, tomatoes, green onions, 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Spoon 1/3 cupful batter into skillet. Fry, flipping once until golden, about 30 seconds per side. If desired, serve with lettuce, sliced avocado and more chopped tomatoes. Makes 6 servings

In our area Spring seems to be a crap shoot with all the cold snaps in between warm ups. And when I looked into it, I found that there is more than one opinion of when Spring begins, and so here is a rundown of the possibilities.

March is always a special time for UT Extension offices across Tennessee as we celebrate Extension Month, highlighting the vital role Extension plays in strengthening families, supporting agriculture, and empowering youth. UT Extension Union County is proud to serve our community by providing research-based education and hands-on learning opportunities for farmers, families, youth and community leaders.

Are you looking for a way to connect with others, learn valuable skills, and give back to your community? Family and Community Education (FCE) in Union County is the perfect place to do just that!

FCE is a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through education, leadership, and service. Members enjoy monthly meetings, hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and community outreach projects focused on topics like health and wellness, home and family management, financial literacy, and more.

Con Hunley was born in Fountain City and attended Central High School. He idolized Chet Atkins and taught himself to play using Chet Atkins's signature guitar style, often called "Atkins style" or "Travis picking,". Rather than using a guitar pick, this method utilizes his thumb and the first two (or sometimes three) fingers of his right hand to play a combination of bass, rhythm, and melody simultaneously, creating a rich and complex sound.

Divided individuals, family discord, broken friendships and damaged relationships have been part of the human experience for ages, much like the biblical story of Cain and Abel, who quarreled over their sacrifices to the Lord. Unfortunately, division, disagreement, disparity and conflict are common in our lives. While conflict is inevitable, how we respond to it is a choice. Our reactions to conflict are shaped by the actions we decide to take.