L-R: Curtis Powell, and Jenni Dobson holding her daughter Astrid. Powell works at Pixie Salon on Main Street, has just provided mother/daughter haircuts for the visiting friend.

Part of getting old is feeling proud of much younger friends as they excel

We first met Jenni when she was a high school junior who’d taunt us “old folks” by saying things like “The Partridge Family? Oh, yes. I think I heard about them on The History Channel.”

Oct 20, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Cadet Dwight D Eisenhower West Point. Photo courtesy U.S. Army via Eisenhower Library.

Did you know that a knee injury almost changed WWII?

A second-year cadet at West Point by the name of Dwight Eisenhower had worked his way on to the varsity football team. He was thinking about earning his varsity letter and the two more seasons of football ahead when it all came to an end in a game against Tufts University.

Oct 16, 2019 at 10:55 AM

This group photo was taken on the second day of the 167th Annual Eastern District Association of Primitive Baptists meeting held Oct. 3-6, 2019 at the old Blackwater School in Lee County, Va. These are most of the preachers who were present during services and business portions of the event on Friday.

J. H. OSBORNE

Trip to the Association takes us by Mom's homeplace

Mom and I were blessed to be able to join in the worship and fellowship at this year’s session of the Eastern District Association of Primitive Baptist, held in Blackwater in Lee County, Virginia. Next year the event will be held in Scott County, Virginia at Copper Creek Church. Copper Creek and Willow Chapel, in Kingsport, are co-hosts for next year’s gathering, which will be the 168th session.

Oct 13, 2019 at 1:30 PM

J. H. OSBORNE

Basil jelly: a tasty way to preserve a favorite flavor

This time of year fresh basil can often be found at a bargain, or free from a friend’s abundant harvest.

Oct 11, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Blog

Physical books vs. e-books: Which do you prefer?

Even though I enjoy the ease that my e-reader provides, I’ve always been an advocate for physical books; there’s just something about turning a real page that never gets old.

Oct 10, 2019 at 9:45 PM

police blotter

'Threats' on White House trigger Blountville arrest

Oak Ridge police issued a BOLO for a man intent on "spreading joy" at the White House: "stated he was going to get naked, jump the fence and find the president."

Oct 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM

The Abduction of Daniel Boone’s Daughter” by C. Wimar

What happened when Jemima Boone wandered away from the fort?

The recent story in the Kingsport Times News about a 4-year-old girl who walked away from Lincoln Elementary School reminded me of a story I heard this spring.

Oct 9, 2019 at 7:15 PM

L-R: John H. Osborne Jr, Wanda Wallen Osborne, John H. Osborne III. The framed print on the wall is a memento of one of adventures John III (Times News writer J.H. Osborne) had with his dad, John Jr.

J. H. OSBORNE

To D.C. and back in 24 hours: playing it by ear with Dad

On a hot summer day back in early August 1993, I was itching to make a quick trip to Washington, D.C, to see an exhibit at the National Gallery. It wasn't just any exhibit. It was "Great French Paintings from the Barnes Foundation."

Oct 6, 2019 at 5:00 PM

J. H. OSBORNE

All God’s Critters: A Blessing of the Animals

“In God’s hands is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job: 10 (NIV)

Oct 4, 2019 at 1:48 PM

Inside Politics

This is how Fielding Rolston led during a crisis

In 2007, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce began a national effort to use data to determine which states were leading in educational performance and which states were falling behind. The resulting report ranked states on nine indicators, including "Truth in Advertising." Tennessee got an "F."

Oct 3, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Col. Orlando M. Poe, left, is seated among the many stumps he used to string telegraph lines around to make entanglements for the attacking Confederates. He is talking with Col. Orville E. Babcock and in the Background is Fort Sanders.

What happened to Burnside’s East Tennessee Campaign after Blountville?

Last week’s column left Gen. Ambrose Burnside standing triumphantly in Blountville after his forces had driven the Rebels out. But what happened next?

Oct 2, 2019 at 6:45 PM

Berniece Taylor, right, reminisces on Riddle hiring her in 1956 to work during the Christmas season at the downtown JC Penney. When Taylor graduated high school the following spring, Riddle rehired Taylor as a full-time employee.

Mamie Riddle

Happy 100th birthday Mamie Flanary Riddle

Riddle was honored Saturday at JCPenney in the Fort Henry Mall. Riddle retired from the store in 1982 after 40 years of service with the Penney’s.

Sep 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Gen. Ambrose Burnside, overall commander of Union forces in Northeast Tennessee during the Battle of Blountville.

How did Union Gen. Ambrose Burnside end up in Blountville?

This weekend is the Battle of Blountville Civil War reenactment at the Old Hawley Farm on 1173 Hawley Road, near the airport. In the past I have written much about the battle and the people of Blountville, but I have hardly touched on the Union general in overall command.

Sep 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM

KC Cousineau, CEO/president of the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA.

As I See It: YMCA is not abandoning seniors

You’ve no doubt read about how the YMCAs across the state have decided to end their relationship with the SilverSneakers program as of the end of this year. The for-profit owner of the SilverSneakers program has been quite vocal in portraying this as the Y abandoning seniors.

Sep 24, 2019 at 2:28 PM