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Gospel Moment - A Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Rebecca Parton went home to Jesus on August 25, 2026. She was 80. The world lost a voice. Pigeon Forge lost a daughter. Heaven gained a woman who spent her whole life glorifying God and uplifting mankind. She never hid where she came from. Fourth of twelve children in a two-room cabin on Locust Ridge in Sevier County, Tennessee. Her daddy, Robert Lee, farmed and took whatever work he could find. He could not read or write. Her mama, Avie Lee, sewed a winter coat from do
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Looking for a big, lovable goofball to brighten your days? Meet Bodie, a handsome, short-haired, tri-colored mixed breed with a striking coat and an even bigger heart. With his sturdy build and beautiful markings, he looks like he may have some Rottweiler and possibly Bernese Mountain Dog in his family tree—but whatever his mix, Bodie is 100% one-of-a-kind. Bodie is a playful, fun-loving boy who enjoys making the most of every day. Whether he's exploring the yard, playing wit
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REDDING BUDGET CRISIS
Recently, Redding City Council member Tenessa Audette discussed the financial struggles facing the city of Redding
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Examine the Ballots - Stolen Elections in Shasta County?
Protest and press conference. Shasta County citizens demand that the 'Sheriff and Feds investigate election irregularities in shasta county.
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Second Amendment Fundraiser 1
Recently, there was a fundraiser event in Redding, California. Plaintiff Mark Baird sits at the heart of the groundbreaking
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Flock cameras are making mistakes
There has been a spate of national news articles documenting Flock camera errors that have resulted in the arrest of innocent drivers.
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Gospel Moment - A Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Rebecca Parton went home to Jesus on August 25, 2026. She was 80. The world lost a voice. Pigeon Forge lost a daughter. Heaven gained a woman who spent her whole life glorifying God and uplifting mankind. She never hid where she came from. Fourth of twelve children in a two-room cabin on Locust Ridge in Sevier County, Tennessee. Her daddy, Robert Lee, farmed and took whatever work he could find. He could not read or write. Her mama, Avie Lee, sewed a winter coat from do
Rex Ballard
10 minutes ago3 min read
From a Missouri Lumberyard Floor to America’s Largest Private Land Owner
Enos Stanley “Stan” Kroenke was born July 29, 1947, in Columbia, Missouri, and raised in Mora, an unincorporated speck of a town whose population could be counted on two hands. His father, Alvin, owned the Mora Lumber Company. By age 10, Stan was sweeping the floors and keeping the books. By 12, he was putting in 10-hour days, six days a week, hauling lumber by hand. His full name honored two St. Louis Cardinals legends his family listened to on the radio: Enos Slaughter and
Rex Ballard
7 hours ago3 min read
Trump Highlights School Choice and Education Overhaul at Rose Garden Back-to-School Event
In a White House Rose Garden event on August 24, 2026, celebrating back-to-school season, President Donald Trump outlined education reforms implemented since taking office, emphasizing parental control, school choice, and a return to core academic priorities.
Trump stated that the previous administration had “weaponized” the educational system with “extreme ideologies such as critical race theory and transgender insanity” forced on children as young as four and five. He said
Kari Chilson
2 days ago5 min read
Shasta County Supervisors Hear CORE Prevention Update, Veteran Homelessness Progress, and Major Federal Funding Impacts
REDDING — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, received first-year updates on youth substance-use prevention programs, reviewed progress on reducing veteran homelessness, and examined the projected fiscal and operational impacts of federal legislation known as HR 1 on county social services. The meeting ran long, approximately 5 hours, as many other issues were addressed, including a new ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) ordinance, public hearings
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago8 min read
Redding Councilmember Audette Details Budget Concerns at Public Presentation; Finance Director Robinett Resigns Appointed Role
Tenessa Audette Presented Budget Crisis Information to the Public (Image from Facebook Live Stream of Mountain Top Media) REDDING, Calif. — In a detailed presentation Monday evening, August 24, 2026, at Faith Community Church on South Bonnyview Road, Redding City Councilmember Tenessa Audette outlined her assessment of how missing, incomplete, and inaccurate budget reporting by city staff contributed to the approval of what she described as unsustainable employee raises, part
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago7 min read
Positive Changes at the White House and Across America
Trump said the White House, built in 1792, had seen little exterior or interior work for generations. Floors with broken “Home Depot tiles” were replaced with high-quality marble, including book-matched Statuario in the Palm Court (originally tiled under Jackie Kennedy). The facade was stripped of layers of paint down to original stone; damaged columns with “chunks of stone” missing were restored to “flawless condition.” Asphalt driveways with potholes were replaced with radi
Kari Chilson
3 days ago3 min read
Press Event Outside Sheriff’s Office Demanding Investigation into Alleged Election Irregularities
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — On August 25, 2026, a group of residents concerned about election integrity gathered with signs and flags in front of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office for a citizens-led press event. They urged Sheriff Michael L. Johnson to investigate specific allegations of election fraud and related crimes at the Registrar of Voters (ROV) office. The citizens focused on several concrete claims they said require immediate local investigation: Fraudulent or illegiti
Kari Chilson
3 days ago4 min read
Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Mail Ballot Order — But Key Barriers Remain Before November
In a significant development for election integrity efforts, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted a major lower-court block on President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at strengthening safeguards around mail-in ballots. The 6-3 decision represents a clear positive step forward for the administration’s push to ensure only eligible citizens receive and cast federal ballots ahead of the November midterms.
Rex Ballard
4 days ago3 min read
Rogue Credit Union Enjoys Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
On a pleasantly warm and sunny Friday morning, 8-21-2026 to be exact, several dozen members of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce gathered at 1380 Hilltop Drive to cut a ribbon and officially welcome the Rogue Credit Union as a new member. Rogue Credit Union Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Caroline Redmann, delivered welcoming remarks, explaining that Rogue Credit Union, based in Medford, Oregon, has completed a merger with Members 1st Cred
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
5 days ago1 min read
Video Evidence Emerges Backing ROV Curtis’s Claims of Election Interference
Are County Management and Labor Unions Covering Up Potential Crimes by Employees in the Elections Office? Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has released video evidence he says shows entrenched Elections Office employees bypassing security protocols to enter secure rooms without logging their presence—actions he calls a form of break-in and potential interference in election processes. Curtis presented the footage during an August 19 appearance on Catherine Engelb
Elisa Ballard
6 days ago7 min read
Becerra’s Debate Calculus
Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to debate - Credit: latimes.com Steve Hilton wasted little time in making political ads highlighting Xavier Becerra's reluctance to hold a debate ahead of the upcoming November election. Now, it's reported that Xavier Becerra has indicated he will debate Steve Hilton more than once before the November 3 election. For weeks, the Republican challenger accepted every major media invitation and publicly pressed the Democratic frontrunner to
Rex Ballard
6 days ago5 min read
Second Amendment Supporters Gather in Anderson for Baird Open-Carry Fundraiser
Supporters of Second Amendment rights packed the Anderson VFW Hall on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, for a fundraising dinner and live auction supporting The Legal Fund to Restore 2nd Amendment Rights & Open Carry in California. The event focused on Mark Baird’s legal challenge to the state’s ban on openly carrying loaded firearms, with Baird delivering a clear message at the heart of his case: government was created by the people to protect their liberty—not the other way
Kari Chilson
Aug 223 min read
SNAP Enrollment Drops More Than 13% as Able-Bodied Adults Face Accountability
SNAP Logo - Credit usda.gov Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, known as CalFresh in California) has fallen sharply, declining more than 13% in a single year. Preliminary USDA data shows participation dropping from 42.2 million people in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026. This follows the implementation of expanded work requirements and other reforms in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (also called H.R. 1 or the “big beautiful bil
Rex Ballard
Aug 223 min read
American Patriot Series – Haym Salomon – The Financier Who Helped Buy American Independence
When Washington was unable to pay troops he said, "Send for Haym Salomon" In the closing months of the Revolutionary War, George Washington faced a crisis more dangerous than any British army. His troops were unpaid, hungry, and edging toward mutiny. The Continental Congress had no money. Robert Morris, the Superintendent of Finance, had none either. Washington’s reply was sharp and immediate: “Send for Haym Salomon.” That summons brought forward one of the most consequential
Rex Ballard
Aug 223 min read
Redding's Budget Crisis - Learn More on Monday Night
Councilmember Tenessa Audette Mountain Top Media is inviting the public to hear about the budget challenges facing the City of Redding. Councilmember Tenessa Audette spent months last year reviewing budget reports, staff documents, and audits. During city council meetings, then-Mayor Jack Munns repeatedly interrupted her and limited her ability to question staff about how budget figures were derived. Under subsequent Mayor Mike Littau, she was also not permitted to fully pres
Elisa Ballard
Aug 222 min read
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