by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
If socialists understood economics, they wouldn’t be socialists. Friedrich Hayek By Dr. Jim Ferguson I have never been one to avoid a topic, but human sexuality – specifically gender identification – has become a taboo subject if you disagree with...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan Let’s say you are sitting at home and a stranger knocks on your door and hands you a piece of paper that says “Subpoena” on it. You might think, “Do I need a lawyer? Am I in trouble?” While it may seem intimidating, a subpoena is simply a legal...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Typically, when I write these articles, I try not to make them feel overly theological. I want them to be practical, relatable and applicable to everyday life. But this one may hit a little differently....
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I swore that Saturday morning would be the time I slept in and took the entire day easy. I hate it when I lie to myself like that. Amy had signed up to help our church, Beaver Ridge United Methodist, the church at the red light in Karns, distribute bags...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly One of the greatest comebacks in college football history earned Tennessee a victory at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Nov. 2, 1991, 35 years ago. The players from that game are now in their mid-to-late 50s. The passage of time can’t...
by design | Aug 16, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Current Agricultural Zoning Safe For Now By Steve Hunley It seems everywhere I go, I hear complaints from Knox Countians about traffic congestion. It is a legitimate complaint, as over time, it is increasingly apparent we have more folks driving on more roads. ...
