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One in six. That's the number of couples who will struggle with infertility in the U.S.  It's a number that can be hard to put into perspective, especially when couples face shame and sadness throughout their infertility journey. Many families are left to navigate a labyrinth of steep emotional, physical, and financial pains in silence.   In Tennessee, this journey is exacerbated by a lack of mandated fertility coverage.  "One in Six" is a series which shines a light on the question many couples are asking themselves in private:  What would we pay, or give up, to have a child?

January 18, 2021 Nominations are being sought for the 2021 Brighton Area Women’s History Roll of Honor. Since 2003 the Roll of Honor has recognized women who have achieved prominence or significantly contributed to the Brighton community while having lived, worked, or been affiliated with the area for an extended period of time. Honorees have demonstrated distinctive accomplishments that hold an endearing nature to social, cultural, economic, or political well-being of the community. Brighton Area Women's History Roll of Honor Secretary/Treasurer Beth Walker says t...

CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton has been sworn into office for a 12-year-term on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The ceremony took place December 30. Wooton was elected June 9 to replace Justice Margaret Workman, who retires December 31. His term officially begins January 1. “My aspiration as a Justice is to emulate the truly outstanding work of Justice Workman,” Wooton said. “It’s an honor to join the Court.” The oath of office was delivered by Justice John Hutchison, a fellow Raleigh County native, who said Wooton is intelligent, easy to work with and de...

CHARLESTON — In spring 1982, Joanna Tabit was readying for her senior year in college and weighing law school when she learned then-Gov. Jay Rockefeller had appointed Margaret Workman as

sadams@newsandsentinel.com Incoming Chief Justice Evan Jenkins has a virtual meeting with fifth grade students at South Jefferson Elementary in Jefferson County on Dec. 2. (Photo Provided) CHARLESTON — Justice Evan Jenkins, the incoming chief justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for 2021, said there was still work to do to restore faith in the judicial branch but the court is heading in a good direction. “We’re going to get off the bench and get out into the public to not only share with public the reforms we put in place, but to reassure them that our commitment will c...