Welcome home, Gibbs Middle School!

By Ralphine Major Finally, it is back where it belongs.  Gibbs Middle School is once again a part of the Gibbs Community thanks to years of persistent efforts from parents and local leaders, including school board members and county commissioners. For decades, Gibbs...

Remembering John Ward, The Voice of the Vols

By Ralphine Major I am not sure when I first began to realize that he was more than a sports broadcaster.  In the  sixties, I was learning his style with words like “Bottom!”—his way of letting fans know the player made a  basket.  It happened over the years,...

Happy Birthday, America!

By Ralphine Major She has always been a light in the world.  This year, she turns 242 years old!  It was on July 4, 1776, when the United States of America gained her independence.  The 4th of July is the national holiday set aside for Americans to celebrate, and...

Summer on the Farm

By Ralphine Major Summertime—-the days of June bugs, dandelions, and daisies!  The traditional summer months of June, July, and August bridge springtime with the fall.  Growing up, summers seemed to pass at a much slower pace, giving us time to savor every...

Rev. Dallas Harrell, a Man of God (Part 2)

By Ralphine Major This month, the minister and his wife reach a milestone.  Dallas and Joretta Harrell celebrate 65 years of marriage!  They have four children; five grandchildren, including one grandson that has passed away; and two great-grandchildren. In 1992, Rev....