Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, August 24, 2025. Today, a review of Clinton and Patterson's new thriller, Drew's in Nashville trying to make his bed, Clay has his eye on McMahon, and the week's obituaries.
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Sunday Books & Culture - Thriller
By Penny A Parrish
Penny Parrish reviews Bill Clinton and James Patterson’s political thriller “The First Gentleman.”
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HUMOR: Music City Splendor
By Drew Gallagher
Drew Gallagher’s take on making beds, pickin’, and grinnin’ in Music City.
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POLITICAL CARTOON: Let's Get Ready to RUMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
By Clay Jones
Just when Fredericksburg thought it was time to get back to school, Linda McMahon is rattling bathroom sabers to the north.
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Obituaries
By Adele Uphaus
The Advance is pleased to publish obituaries submitted by families who wish to provide a longer, personal tribute. For details, see our About page, or contact the editor (mdavis@fxbgadvance.com).
Submitted Obituary
All Obituaries for August 16-22, 2025
Local Obituaries
To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit the link that follows.
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