Horace Maynard Middle School faculty and staff enjoyed one of the highlights of their school year recently as they hosted the fourth annual Turnaround Breakfast, an invitation-only event dedicated to celebrating student success.

The breakfast honors students and their families who have demonstrated tremendous gains in the current school year, whether academically, behaviorally or both. These students have “turned it around,” transforming their performance and commitment to their education.

A year-and-a-half-long effort to revitalize the Horace Maynard Middle School’s band program has culminated in a major success, as the school secured a $40,000 grant of new musical instruments through the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and the hard work of Hope Williams, the school’s band director.

Q: Are chiropractors allowed to practice in hospitals or use medical outpatient facilities?

A: Chiropractors are being recognized to admit and treat patients in hospitals in some states, and to use outpatient clinical facilities (such as labs, x-rays, etc.) for their non-hospitalized patients. Hospital privileges were first granted in 1983.
Q: Do insurance plans cover chiropractic?

The Union County Board of Education will meet in Executive Session on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Union County Board of Education Central Office for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.

For many years we have had to endure a home invasion of ladybugs that are determined to make themselves bothersome houseguests. They are beneficial creatures, feeding on other bugs that damage farm crops, but indoors they drive you nuts buzzing around lights, dive bombing into drinks, and smelling bad.

At the beginning of a semester, Mark Majors, the shop class instructor at Union County High School, asks the students what sort of projects they want to work on in their class. They need to identify a problem, brainstorm solutions choosing the best one, and then implement that solution. It is a group decision. These students decided to team up with the TN Valley Coalition for the Homeless (TVCH).

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSHOP Union County High School THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 6:00 p.m.
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I have often said: “If everyone in the world was like me, we’d all be living in caves.” Don’t believe me? Read on…
While I have a creative mind, I don’t have an engineering mind. Nada. Now, I’m good in math and science, but I can’t construct anything. For instance, my parents bought me a box of Lincoln Logs when I was a little girl. My neighbor had one, so I wanted one too.

With grocery prices continuing to rise, many families are looking for ways to make their meals go a little bit farther. A few small changes in the kitchen can help you save money without giving up flavor or satisfaction.

One easy trick is to stretch your meat dishes by mixing in budget-friendly ingredients. Try adding refried beans, black beans or lentils to taco meat for extra texture and protein. Or, mix cooked quinoa, rice or oats into ground beef when making meatloaf, burgers or casseroles. These additions can nearly double your portions at a fraction of the cost.

In the heart of Maynardville, American Legion Post 212 stands as a beacon of remembrance and service, honoring those who have worn the uniform to defend freedom. Among its many traditions, one stands out in solemn reverence: the Empty Chair—a powerful symbol of those who were taken as prisoners of war (POWs) and never received a proper burial. This chair, draped with the unmistakable black POW/MIA cloth, is more than just an object; it is a sacred space that ensures these heroes are never forgotten.