State Fee Waived on Vehicle Registrations Starting July 1, 2022

According to the Union County Clerk's office, Class A motorcycle registration will be $5.25 from July 1, 2022 and before June 30, 2023. Class B automobile registration will cost $35.25 which includes the Union County wheel tax during the same time period. All registration costs will resume to normal levels by July 1, 2023. The Clerk's office wants to clarify that vehicle registration is reduced for next fiscal year, but the registration is not free..

The Turn of a Phrase

The old cliché says that a picture is worth a thousand words. Actually, an email from a friend revealed to me that thanks to current inflation, a picture is now worth only two hundred words, and as the price of everything else rises, the word value of a picture drops daily. Soon, words will be worth pictures!

Political Ads and Civic Duty

Like everyone else, I have been getting a great many political cards and letters of late. Most of these go into my recycle bin, but I got one today that intrigued me for all the wrong reasons. Let me call this candidate Jane Smith. (And I am not for or against her views; just bear with me here.)

Close Encounters

I had a very scary close encounter years ago with an E.T. at our first house. No, I didn’t come across any Extra Terrestrials such as Mr. Spock, Yoda or ALF. I came across a creature that some would label as “Extra Terrifying!”

Trees and Lightning

Everyone is aware of the safety tip of not standing under a tree during a thunderstorm, based on the likelihood that the tallest objects are most likely to be struck by lightning. But there’s more to being struck than just being tall.

Pavilion opens at farmers market

As of May 28, the Pavilion at Heritage Park, better known as the Farmers Market, is completely ready for use. From the lights in the rafters to the natural concrete floor, the place exudes practicality with a festive twist.
The stage, back dropped with a gigantic American flag, was framed by the cedar siding on the back wall. Commissioner Danny Cooke from the Union County Opry welcomed hundreds to the pavilion to eat Buddy’s Bar-B-Q and enjoy music by Flashback and Authentic Unlimited.

Tale trail winds through stories in Luttrell

There is a new place to take a walk in Luttrell, but it isn’t your typical trail.
The Luttrell Storybook Trail made its debut last week and is generating a ton of excitement. The usual walking path helps build the muscles and the heart. This trek can do that as well, but it can also expand a child’s brain. The trail is located behind Luttrell Elementary School/Luttrell Library and can take readers on a magical walking journey using books.

Vacation Bible School coming soon to a church near you

For many children, Vacation Bible School is a summer staple. The Bible stories and learning activities, crafts and songs allow youth to better understand biblical truths as well as continue some type of schedule outside of the school year.
While some families may have a busy summer schedule, there are numerous churches within the community that are opening their doors for all ages to come and learn about a variety of different topics surrounding biblical history and truths.

Union County Crusade for Christ

Last month, Union County children participated in the Union County Crusade for Christ. Local churches and pastors came together to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ during this three-day event presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
“It’s a privilege to get to work with the Area Wide Crusade,” says Josh Tharpe, FCA co-sponsor.