Today's Opinion News
Some senators windbags following high winds
The stand-your-ground rhetoric in vogue today can cause politicians to twist themselves into a verbal pretzel to justify positions that don’t fit a not-so-perfect storm. The tornado that ravaged Moore, Okla., is a case in point. Read more...
Ill-timed events increase budget revenue needs
Several ill-timed events have led to Blount County government’s urgent need for additional revenue. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Shooting bald eagle is an act of shame
During the first week of May, a wounded bald eagle was found in the area of Tellico Lake. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Blount County can’t afford not to fund Drug Court program
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Corps’ intransigence prompts Valley folks to appreciate TVA
Ever since the Obama administration dropped an April surprise on the Tennessee Valley with a budget proposal to “Reform TVA” there’s been an unanswered question hanging out there. If indeed the nation’s largest public utility was to be sold, who would assume responsibility for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s multiple mandates? Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
FreedomFest 2013 will be great Alcoa celebration
With the help of ALCOA Inc., the city of Alcoa is reviving a patriotic tradition. The 32nd edition of FreedomFest will be held on June 29. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Welcome one and all to Smoky Mountain Highland Games
If you happen to see a mountain of a man walking along Lamar Alexander Parkway and carrying what looks like a telephone pole, don’t fret. It just means its the weekend of the Smoky Mountain Highland Games. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
‘No decision’ strategy costs TVA ratepayers
Here’s another reason selling off TVA would be a bad move, and why there are suspicions about the motives of the Obama administration officials who floated the idea. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Haslam correct to veto flawed livestock act
Gov. Bill Haslam made an informed, considered and wise decision to veto the so-called “ag gag” bill. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Congratulations to winners at Golden Press Card Awards
The Daily Times is proud that recipients of the awards presented for work done in 2012 includes 13 Daily Times writers, photographers and editors who earned 21 prizes. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Red Cross hereos breakfast honors Blount humanitarians
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ETHRA’s Blount exit leaves several hundred without transportation
Effective July 1, Blount County is losing an important asset. East Tennessee Human Resources Agency (ETHRA) is ending its most valuable service to several hundred local residents. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Free ‘postage’ Saturday will help ‘Stamp’ Out Hunger in Blount County
Your postal carrier can’t sell you a postal service stamp that will do the job but each carrier is helping all postal customers “Stamp” Out Hunger in Blount County Saturday. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Blount visitors pay sales tax equivalent to 33 cents on tax rate
In Blount County, tourism generates nearly $10 million of the $32 million received annually in sales tax revenue, which goes to all seven local governments: Blount County and the cities of Maryville, Alcoa, Louisville, Rockford, Friendsville and Townsend. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Fairness Act no tax increase; it is way to collect what’s owed
The U.S. Senate passed, 69-27, the Marketplace Fairness Act Monday. A big step forward. Both of Tennessee’s senators, Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker led the effort. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Your Voice
Proposed wheel tax backed for different reason
Edward Davis writes the editor Read more.
MC support of Highland Games great
Timothy Richards writes the editor thanking Maryville College for supporting Highland Games. Read more.
Foothill Striders Tour de Blount successful
Joe Black writes the editor thanking Foothill Striders for sponsorship Read more.
Gift of gratitude greatly appreciated
Mary K. Barnwell writes to the editor to thank an anonymous giver. Read more.
Thanks for successful Postal Food Drive
Garry Ernsberger thanks volunteers, media for successful postal food drive Read more.
Focus
Hiking With Hardtack: ‘The Hitch-in-the-Get-Along Gang’ hits The Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain
When two Army veterans hit The Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Ga., with Daily Times staffers who are following a thru-hiking United Methodist chaplain, they encounter rain, ice, wind and a crowd of other hikers attempting to reach Mount Katahdin before snow arrives -- plus a whole lot more. Read more...
Hiking with Hardtack: United Methodist chaplain journeys along The Appalachian Trail
Josh "Hardtack" Lindamood, a chaplain commissioned by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church to serve hikers along The Appalachian Trail, begins his thru-hike of the approximate 2,183-mile footpath from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Katahdin, Maine, on April 4, and provides a look at the first few days on The A.T. Read more...
