Green (grass), blue (sky), yellow (sun), orange, and red (to remind us of the blood Jesus shed) were the colors of plastic eggs filled with goodies at Wilson Park on Easter Sunday, plus a few golden eggs with cash prizes. The weatherman cooperated by moving the much-needed rain to Saturday night instead of Sunday afternoon, clearing the way for gorgeous weather during The Hunt.

Horace Maynard Middle School is celebrating the success of one of its own as former student Grace Nirmaier launches her new business, Baked by Grace. Grace has quickly made a name for herself, drawing in loads of customers since her grand opening.

“The opening is going great!” Grace shared. “We’ve had tons of customers coming in each day. We’ve been making hundreds of items every week and have sold around 100 pounds of chicken salad so far.”

Who is the star I was referring to in the title? It’s actually me and two others, but not for the reasons you may think.

HonorAir Knoxville was created in 2007 to take World War II Veterans to Washington DC to experience the Memorial built in their honor. In 2011, the HonorAir mission was expanded to include Korean War Veterans and, in 2015, Vietnam War Veterans. This program is entirely funded by donations and run by volunteers.

The 80th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Girls State (ALA VGS), a weeklong camp for rising high school senior girls, will be held at Lipscomb University in Nashville from Sunday, May 24th, to Saturday, May 30, 2026. Over 500 students from all TN counties will be in attendance this year. The program is nonpartisan and focuses on citizenship and teamwork.

American Legion Boys State has been an annual program of the American Legion since 1935. The mission of American Legion Boys State is to develop leadership and to bring the young men who participate to a full realization of the duties of the American citizen.

The day that Jesus Christ died, darkness settled across the sky, not as a gentle dimming, but as a suffocating shroud that swallowed the light of day. The air was heavy. The ground groaned beneath the weight of what was unfolding. At the center of it all hung Jesus Christ, beaten, bloodied, and nailed to a Roman cross. Crucifixion was not merely an execution; it was a slow and painful suffocation. His lungs were filling with fluid, and He strained for breath; every inhale demanded agony. Each exhale cost Him strength He no longer had.

The next regular workshop and meeting of the Union County Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Union County High School. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.

Do you like to watch people check out in stores? When I was little, that fascinated me. It didn’t matter whether the merchandise were things such as groceries, clothes, or tools, I took in every part of the process. That being said, for some reason in my child’s mind, I thought money only meant cash. There were a couple of times when I asked my mom for a toy and she would answer: “I don’t have the money right now.” To which I would reply: “Just write a check.” She would shake her head and answer: “I can’t do that.”