By Joe Rector Last week was Pentecost Sunday. It’s that celebration for when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples and they spoke in the languages of all who were gathered. It’s also recognized as the birth of the church. During that time Peter addressed the crowd that accused the disciples of being drunk. In […]
By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law According thefreedictionary.com, a “whistleblower is one who reveals wrongdoing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority.” Insider access and knowledge from employees have been essential tools in uncovering wrongdoing by both private organizations as well as by government. Whistleblowers are often witnesses in […]
By Rosie Moore If you are a movie buff (like I am) you probably saw the movie “Baby Boom.” Diane Keaton is fired from a high-paying job because she acquired a “nanny” job accidently. She moves to New England and starts her own business that becomes so successful her old company wants to take it […]
By Ray Hill Nathan Lynn Bachman, Tennessee’s junior United States senator, had every reason in the world to be content; he had easily been reelected to his first six-year term in November of 1936. Bachman was also one of the most personally popular members of the United States Senate with his colleagues and his company […]
By Steve Williams It is a special group, made up of talented young athletes. But in many cases, the field of play is not the only place where they shine. The Knoxville Focus today recognizes 35 Athletes of the Year – 18 males and 17 females – from 19 high schools in Knox County. Athletic […]
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Recently, I heard several of my friends say they were going on a News diet. I admit I’ve felt similarly and left the fight periodically for R&R. I find myself cycling between the resignation of living in a conquered land and the stewardship of educating myself and returning to battle the […]
By Alex Norman “She’s not gonna let us out.” That was the memorable line from George Clooney’s character, ship captain Frank W. “Billy” Tyne, Jr., in “The Perfect Storm.” The Andrea Gail was fighting valiantly, but the storm was not going to allow the fishing vessel to escape. Admit it, Tennessee fans… you thought that […]
By Steve Williams There was a moment in Carter High’s spring football scrimmage against Hardin Valley Academy that created an uneasy feeling for some observers. Carter head coach Heath Woods had erupted. “Easy, coach” was probably on many minds, on the field and in the stands, when it happened, and understandably so. Woods, 45, is […]
By Ralphine Major He often set a screen for his teammates placing himself between them and the defense. Those screens accounted for many of the 2-point shots that helped the Gibbs Eagles on their way to winning 31 games during the 1964-65 season. As an eighth grader, Ron Graves played for Coach Dwane Ritter on […]
By Joe Rector The news today reported student debt is closing in on $1 trillion, more than credit card debt which anemically trails at between $650-850 billion. ”Woe is us” seems to be the cry from the millions who have accrued debts for education. According to Bloomberg, college tuitions and fees have increased 1,120 percent […]
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