October 15, 2026
Living
Bible Thought
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Southern Baptist Convention weighs stricter ban on churches with women pastors
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Southern Baptists are beginning their annual meeting Tuesday morning, where church representatives in the staunchly conservative evangelical denomination are expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally ban churches with women pastors.
Bible Thought
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.
Central Services partners with LDS Church in Food Distribution event
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints put their principles where the people are Thursday morning.
Odds and ends How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
BY ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AND AYA DIAB
Sculpting a Story: Back When by Jim Claborn
Artist Don Britton sculpts history
Arts in the Park seeking artists, artisans and crafters
Arts In The Park is back for the 19th year on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm, at Downtown on the Green & Farmers Market. Application Deadline is August 22 Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts— two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. Applications from artists and crafters will be accepted through August 22.
Limoncello, coconut oil and tequila combine for a margarita with tropical notes
The classic margarita from my book “Freezer Door Cocktails” calls for four things — tequila, orange liqueur, sugar and lime. This variation, inspired by a cocktail at Bitter & Twisted in Phoenix, keeps the key flavors, but gets to the finish line a little differently.
