The theme of this week is “democracy prevails!” Here are some highlights of democracy prevailing at home and abroad. In Germany, the Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (say that five times fast), the state agency for Constitutional compliance, has placed the opposition AfD (Alternative for Deutschland) Party under government surveillance. This comes after the BfV alleged a… Continue reading The Week in Viewpoints
Tag: Tennessee
When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine
On Dec. 30, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Health made their phased COVID-19 vaccination plan available to the public via the state’s website. In the document, State Health officials outlined their timeline for distributing the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus vaccines, as well as procedures for allocation, transportation and storage of vaccine doses across Tennessee’s 95… Continue reading When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine
Tennessee represents one extreme of the government’s herky-jerky pandemic response
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. At least, that’s what I always heard. Apparently when United States Congressmen and senior federal and state officials were growing up, they heard that aphorism expressed as “lead a horse to water and bribe it to drink.” With a $900 billion dollar… Continue reading Tennessee represents one extreme of the government’s herky-jerky pandemic response
Keeping Spiritual Doors Open
This area, along with the rest of America and the rest of the world for that matter, has never faced anything quite like this. With quarantines, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders everything in life has become so uncertain lately. Businesses are closed, restaurants are only doing carry out, and churches have even closed their doors.… Continue reading Keeping Spiritual Doors Open
27th Annual Soybean Festival cancelled
The Tennessee Soybean Festival Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the 27th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival planned for September 5-12, due to the uncertainties that still lie ahead from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to TSF Executive Director, David Belote, “The information we are currently receiving from state and federal governments indicates that… Continue reading 27th Annual Soybean Festival cancelled
Coronavirus: how it’s affected Martin
The coronavirus has affected the economy in ways most people – especially college students – have never seen before. In the last few weeks, many businesses have had to make changes to their establishment. Schools, gyms, theaters, resorts and more have closed down completely across the United States. All schools in Weakley County, including UTM,… Continue reading Coronavirus: how it’s affected Martin
Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
On Monday, March 30 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed executive order 22, which will be in effect from Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. until April 14, 2020. This executive order will make all nonessential businesses throughout the state close until April 14, 2020. You can go out for essential services or activities as long… Continue reading Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
Do towns really win when Amazon moves in?
Amazon officially broke ground for its newest distribution center in the Raleigh area of Memphis this past January. Long awaited local, city and state governments, this newest Amazon center promises 1,000 new jobs for the community, with benefits such as a minimum wage of $15 per hour, 401k with a 50% match and a 20… Continue reading Do towns really win when Amazon moves in?
Working Women’s Conference
UTM’s WestStar Leadership Program is hosting its 22nd annual Working Women’s Conference, “Aloha! Creating Paradise”, on Feb. 7. The program will be held in the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Keli McAlister, public informations officer for the Tennessee Bureau of… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference
MLK Day Celebration Breakfast
The city of Martin and UTM celebrated the life of slain Civil Rights Movement leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast held Monday, Jan. 20, in the Duncan Ballroom of UTM’s Boling University Center. The event, first held in January 2013, is sponsored by the city… Continue reading MLK Day Celebration Breakfast