Category: Opinion

Is It “Zero Tolerance” Or Just Tolerance In The Rutherford County Education System?

 September 12, 2023 Two instances have popped up on social media concerning Rutherford County students this week. The one at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy made WLOS write an article about it (click here) and the other concerning RS Central has not made…Read More »

…But What About The Jail?

Monday night the Rutherford County Commissioners met for their scheduled monthly meeting. The budget was the hot topic right now and will be approved soon. As usual all departments are asking for increased funds. With the rising rates of inflation that is…Read More »

Commissioners…..Where Is The Money?

There is so much talk of money in this county. There seems to be not enough money for the school system, not enough money for jail improvements, not enough for EMS services, and Sheriff’s Office, yet projects such as a multi-million dollar…Read More »

Rutherford County Jail…… Blame Game Starts.

April 28, 2023 Yesterday I posted an article about the female side of the jail closing. Then late last night I read an article with statements made by the County Manager. I thought to myself…Really, really??? They are upset that the very…Read More »

Rutherford County Jail…… Female Side Closed by Inspectors.

  April 27, 2023 It appears that inspectors have finally had enough of the conditions at the jail and closed the female side for multiple violations. All female prisoners should be removed and placed in other jails in the surrounding counties by…Read More »

Horrific Conditions In Rutherford County Jail

I have repeatedly written about my concerns in the jail over the years. Since Sheriff Ellenburg ran on a promise of transparency I requested to be allowed to actually tour the dentition facility so I could give a first hand account of…Read More »

DA Ted Bell And Accountability….We Are Watching

12/28/22 Mr. Bell was reelected to DA again this past November by approximately 30 % of the vote. He had no opposition in the general election so it was a foregone conclusion that he would gain the office. Now I will be…Read More »

Editorial: Blind Injustice

No judge or clerk of court ever accused, charged  or convicted lawyers Krinn Evans or Andrew LaBreche before recusing to hear their cases. These elected court officials  just refused to hear cases without explanation. That is until listed in LaBreche’s law suit…Read More »

Thanksgiving Holiday…..How And When It All Started.

    11-23-22 It’s Thanksgiving Eve here in America. A time of grocery store craziness, cooking, cleaning, and preparing for guests, or to travel, for most of us.  Thanksgiving holiday….how and when did it all start? In October 1621 the event that…Read More »

There Can Be Only One ….. RC Sheriff’s Race 2022

  **OPINION** 11/02/22 Our Sheriff’s race has been quite a roller coaster ride this year. First we had candidate Tony Roberson (former Polk County deputy) throwing his hat in the ring two years ago as a Republican candidate, we also knew that…Read More »