It's April Fools Day! Over the years, I've gotten some pretty good pranks played on me. The most overused one has been the 'OMG there's a bug on the ground!' one, playing off of my immense fear of bugs. But as of late, I've been wondering, exactly where did this holiday spring from? The best assumption that I could gather from the internet is that... [Read more...]

Many times, if a movie catches my eye in a preview, I try my best to see it. I like to judge things for myself, instead of listening to what others may think. Often times, when you go into a movie theater with someone else's opinion in your head, they unconsciously influence your decision on how you view the movie. I've also noticed that this happens a lot when... [Read more...]

Want to gain some insight into the life of a Police Officer? Well Bartlett County residents will get this chance during a 10-week Citizens Police Academy beginning March 1st. The course is free, and will be held on Mondays from 6 to 9 pm. It will allow residents to see how officers handle arrests, DUI cases, investigate crimes and deal with emergency calls. The... [Read more...]