Roy Exum: Bravo For Joan Carter! Friday, May 28, 2021 - by Roy Exum
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It was with a full dose of delight on Wednesday when I learned a bereaved Joan Carter had agreed to serve in an interim role on the Tennessee Legislature in place of her popular husband, Mike Carter. What a sterling tribute to Mike, who died on May 15, with cancer, and what a most deserved honor to Joan after a lifetime of support for a great civil servant! I can’t think of a greater honor to a more deserving person.
Granted, chances are it will be in name only for a short few weeks. The Hamilton County Commission will appoint an interim representative for District 29 in the state legislature on June 9 but already a special election has been called for later in June for the District 29 voters to decide instead of the county politicians.
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Roy Exum: Two Must Reads Today Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - by Roy Exum
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My daily habit is to search a good many Internet sites that I enjoy, trying to find stories that relate to my many interests and cast light on things I think about. I’m a huge fan of Israel and, in morning readings, I keep up with the never-ending barrage of battle against God’s chosen people. I care a great deal about the Children of God, and I am one among many who monitor today’s stories.
Yesterday I found two examples of what I love to share. The first is about Israel and it is an easy given that I love cheering on my champions. The Jesus I follow was the tenderest Jew who ever lived and all of my life I have lived in gratitude for the grace of my Savior.
Roy Exum: That’s ‘Nonya’ Business Friday, May 14, 2021 - by Roy Exum
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In the Sunday editions of the Chattanooga Times Free Press the editors will often include a feature on “fake news,” or “News That’s Not” but I don’t suspect them to include themselves in the junk report this weekend. The Chattanooga newspaper once again stumbled Thursday when they had an embarrassing lead story on the front page. The headline read, “DA accused of marrying employee, hiring wife’s brother.” Well, yes, that’s very accurate … but so what? Even President Biden would yelp, “C’mon, Man!”