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Associated Press Easter eggs from the White House are displayed in the political memorabilia collection of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. on Dec. 22 in Knoxville, Tenn. The collection was amassed during his 23 years in the U.S. House, and includes items that belonged to his dad, John Duncan Sr., the late Knoxville mayor and congressman.
Duncan’s trove includes souvenirs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — John J. “Jimmy” Duncan Jr. looks to the past as he works on the country’s future whether he’s at home in Farragut or in his Knoxville or Washington, D.C., congressional offices. ...
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REBECCA FELDHAUS | The Sun Rudy and Trudy Miatkowski have been orchid lovers for decades. Some of their plants have garnered ribbons and one is named after Trudy Miatkowski. The couple has another unique breed they plan to name after Rudy Miatkowski.
Living for the challenge
Trudy and Rudy Miatkowski debate over how many orchids they want to keep in their greenhouse. After growing them commercially for so many years, she’s ready to give some up. He’s not letting go wit...
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Births
Allred — Nora Kate Allred, daughter of Jon Kyle and Jamie (Jones) Allred of Mayfield, Nov. 10, Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Grandparents are Joe Pat and Pam Jones of Benton, Karla Jones of Bent...
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Archbishop hopes for ‘springtime of faith’
MIAMI — Beyond strengthening the Catholic faith in Cuba, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said that he hopes Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Cuba in March will offer a message of reconciliation to Cubans...
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Teens: What’s in and what’s out in 2012
We feel you. It’s difficult to keep up with pop culture. One year, we’re dancing to Kesha’s “Tik Tok,” and the next, we’re tearing up over Adele’s “Someone Like You”; one moment we’re obsessed with...
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Leap into the fray of a special year
Can a leap year save marriage? Recent studies say that wedding rates are falling like a bridesmaid’s tears, but along comes 2012, when women (according to ancient tradition) can propose to men. ...
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Births
Wilson — Elena Casey Wilson, daughter of Scott and Kimberly (Ellington) Wilson of Paducah, Nov. 15, Western Baptist Hospital. Grandparents are Bill and Rhonda Ellington of Boaz, and Rick and Margar...
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JOHN WRIGHT | The Sun Sisters Peyton (left) and Camille Baker sit with their mother, Beth, Wednesday at their Lone Oak home while looking at Beth's book, "Giving Him Back to God," which tells of the family's experience with youngest child Caleb, who died a year ago. The book features Caleb's face on the cover.
A book, a memory, a child
The first line in Beth Baker’s book puts it simply: Every child is a blessing. The last few years for Baker and her family were far from simple. After her son, Caleb, was diagnosed with autism a...
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Photo submitted Sun staff writer Danielle Ray studies a trolley schedule in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on New Year's Eve.
Don’t ditch vacations, just get a little creative
Vacations are great, except that I spend the entire trip reaping the consequences of one very real problem: I’m terrible at packing. Last weekend was no exception. Inside my Gatlinburg, Tenn., c...
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Wedding dresses ruined after retailer went out of business
If you’re going to spray red paint on a $4,000-plus wedding dress and toss it in a trash bin, you might want to do it unwitnessed in the dark of night. Priscilla of Boston, a high-end bridal bou...
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