by design | Jul 29, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson There are many casualties of the Wuhan flu, “modern” liberalism and leftist philosophy. No, in this war in which we find ourselves, I cannot be reserved and politically correct. Going along to get along with the cancel culture crowd only emboldens...
by design | Jul 27, 2020 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore It is hard during these chaotic times to think nice thoughts. One has to wonder when will this virus end; when will businesses reopen or close; when will our children go back to school, or will they go back? When can we hug our friends or loved ones...
by Joe Rector | Jul 27, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I saw the obituary for a high school friend in the paper. It made me sad and just a bit shocked. The reminder that people my age and I are reaching the last few years of our lives also delivered a jolt. Younger folks are tired of hearing about “Baby...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 27, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major This year, they have been sharing “light” in this season of despair. Already, they have connected with women in the church and the Knoxville community with hundreds of cards, blessing bags, and phone calls. Chelsea Murphy is the director of...
by Mike Steely | Jul 27, 2020 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Anyone visiting Cumberland Gap National Park may be missing an interesting side trip to the little Kentucky town next door. Middlesboro has a long and very odd history and is well worth a visit. Just beyond the Cumberland Gap highway tunnel going north...
by Mark Nagi | Jul 27, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi There is so much doom and gloom in the world of sports right now. And I understand those emotions. It’s sad to think about. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t sunshine in the storm. I’m sitting in a vacation rental in Carolina Beach writing this...
