by design | Mar 27, 2022 | Beeler, Columnist, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Tennessee is the only state in the country where the Supreme Court selects the attorney general. In many states, the state attorney general is elected by the voters; some are appointed by the governor and some are elected by legislatures. Tennessee’s state attorney...
by design | Nov 30, 2015 | Beeler, Columnist
By Richie Beeler Corryton (Baptist) Church has a heart for missionaries. Sixteen years ago God gave Paul Cowell of Whitestone Country Inns in Kingston a vision to minister to missionaries around the world. Because of the enormous difficulties missionaries can face,...
by design | Apr 8, 2013 | Beeler, Columnist
By Richie Beeler One of the greatest privileges of my life was afforded me eight years ago by my longtime friend and mentor, Steve Hunley. I was offered the job of starting a sports section in a fledgling newspaper called the Fountain City Focus. That meeting...
by design | Mar 11, 2013 | Beeler, Columnist
By Richie Beeler Papal prophecy intriguing as conclave looms For the second time in less than a decade, the world is awaiting a truly historic event as Cardinals from around the world prepare to gather at the Vatican to elect the next Pope. Most sources agree that the...
by design | Feb 25, 2013 | Beeler, Columnist
By Richie Beeler Another Presidents Day came and went last week. It did so with little fanfare. I have often commented that Presidents Day is probably the government holiday when the fewest other people are off. Still, the day marks a very appropriate time of...
by design | Feb 18, 2013 | Beeler, Columnist
Open House set for February 24th By Richie Beeler Businesses are vital to the welfare of any thriving community. But for folks in Corryton, one particular establishment has become nothing short of an icon. The Corryton Beauty Nook will host an open house this coming...