Stories from Monday, November 21, 2016

Michael Wayne Cooke, 49, formerly of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. He will be laid to rest at a private family service.

The election of Donald Trump sent shockwaves throughout the Washington, D.C. establishment. For many years our citizens have grown distrustful of our federal government and those who govern. It is why those outside the establishment did much better than those within. We inherently know that solutions do not come from the White House. They are more likely to come from our house, local government and state government...

Thomas Mark Riley, 59, of Wartrace died Tuesday, November 15, 2016. A celebration of life will be held at the Bell Buckle Banquet Hall Sunday, November 27 from 12 noon-3 p.m.