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Ronda Rich

Ronda Rich

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Part two: From beyond the grave 

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
By Ronda Rich         Buford Pusser, an iconic Southern sheriff from McNairy County, Tennessee, had spent the last 50 years being celebrated as a hero. His fame began with an early morning ambush which killed his wife, Pauline, and shot off the left side of his face.
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Our View: A toast to White County’s wine industry

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
It's no secret in White County that agri-tourism is big business.Travelers delight in seeing the black and white cows grazing in the pasture surrounding the Indian Mound, residents flock to local farmers markets and our vineyards and wineries draw visitors and locals year-round.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Writer says senator receives benefits he denies to others

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
From James Sweeney of Sautee Nacoochee Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 after suffering a fall. He remained hospitalized until mid-July when he was transferred to a rehabilitation center.Recently he was discharged and sent home where he continues to recover.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who decides which lives are worth saving?

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
From Susan Hage, White County chapter leader, Georgia Right To Life Is life worth protecting? Whose life? Does one person ‘s life have more value over another? There was a time when women and children were protected because they were considered weaker and needing protection.
Emory Jones

Emory Jones

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Why pigs have always been my people

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
By Emory Jones A few years back, I started writing stories about my pet pig, Cunningham. One thing led to another, and now he’s semi-famous. Not “walk the red carpet” famous—more “recognized at the IGA” famous.There’s even a book about him called “Cunningham and Other Pigs I Have Known.
Dink NeSmith

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A reading trip around the world in 38 pages

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
By Dink NeSmith         Words.        My love affair with printed words goes back to my days of sitting in Mother’s lap and listening to her read. The Little Engine That Could was my favorite book.        And then there was grammar school’s Weekly Reader. I couldn’t wait until the next edition.
Cindy Foster Grace

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Sometimes you just need silly

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
By Cindy Foster Grace Years ago, I came to the realization that somewhere deep inside me lives an adolescent boy.I discovered this while driving my son and several of his buddies home after a church youth group outing.
Cleveland residents Walstein and Vivian Jordan, aged 95 and 91, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 20. This photo was submitted by the couple's daughter-in-law Alice Jordan. Happy Anniversary!

Cleveland residents Walstein and Vivian Jordan, aged 95 and 91, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 20. This photo was submitted by the couple's daughter-in-law Alice Jordan. Happy Anniversary!

White County Slice of Life

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Photo submitted by Jerry Holland of Sautee Nacoochee.

Photo submitted by Jerry Holland of Sautee Nacoochee.

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Slice of Life: August 13, 2026

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jerry Holland of Sautee Nacoochee took this photo of a shimmering Sky Lake on Oct. 20, 2022. He used a Nikon D5600 camera.Want to share a sweet slice of White County life? Submit your photos to editor@whitecountynews.net.