Criminal Court Judge Robert H. Montgomery should be commended for his caution in sending a complicated murder case to an appellate court for a review before allowing the prosecution to go forward.

We find out what the Appalachian Council Girl Scouts have cookin’ at Camp Sky Wa Mo this Summer.

I have never gotten into any of the model search tv shows that we’ve been inundated with over the past few years.  This one, though, caught my attention.  Because this one celebrates older women in particular – to be exact, women over 35.  That’s almost Fab age!

Now given my earlier rant about Susan Boyle, you might be tempted to call me a hypocrite at this point, but give a moment to explain, will you?

I came across one of these the summer before last.  It’s an annual so it has to be replaced each year, and last year, I was crushed when I was unable to find one.  This year, though, my garden is once again sporting the most care-free show-stopping flowering climber I’ve ever come across!

Salary.com explains why stay-at-home moms should earn a six-figure salary.

For some, it’s a passion.  For others, it’s annoying.  For me?  Read on.

Is it just me, or is the gobble-de-gook coming out of Washington these days even more gobble-de-gookey than usual?

I have a hard time deciphering a lot of Obama’s policies and ideas.  Even when asked directly about a certain point or proposal, the answers coming from the President, his staff or his representatives always seem vague.  Saying something without really saying anything seems to be reaching an all-time high.

Take Obama’s meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister, which resulted in Obama lobbing some serious threats and strict deadlines at Iran.

Kinda/sorta.  I think.  Maybe.

Regional contests on tap throughout the area

Watch Mayor Dennis Phillips and Northeast State President Bill Locke present Kingsport’s higher education story to Harvard today at 2 pm click here.

Help the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Department find some of their most wanted criminals.

A frustrating rise at that.