by Jedidiah McKeehan | Feb 1, 2021 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan When is the last time in your life you said the pledge of allegiance to the American flag? High school? Middle school? Elementary school? If it has been that long, do you remember the words? Unless you are in the military, or perhaps a teacher, few...
by Joe Rector | Feb 1, 2021 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The time has come for people to re-evaluate “social media.” I’ve always considered that name for what we use to be anything but “social.” My goodness, how our lives and culture have changed so quickly makes me dizzy. The life of which I was a part of...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 1, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com He is well known around Harbison’s Crossroads. On January 12, 2021, the longtime Corryton resident turned 99 years old! Clayton Sharp has lived through much during his 99 years and can now add the COVID-19 pandemic to the list. ...
by Steve Hunley | Jan 31, 2021 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley State Representative Gloria Johnson is, as usual, mighty sore at the administration of Governor Bill Lee. Turns out Johnson is mad because the governor is stingy with that there taxpayer money. Readers will recall Governor Lee has called the state...
by Ray Hill | Jan 31, 2021 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill An imposing statue dominates the State Capitol in Nashville, yet few recognize the figure staring off into the distance, overlooking the street where he was murdered in downtown Nashville. Edward Ward Carmack was by profession a newspaperman, but he...
by Mark Nagi | Jan 31, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mark Nagi Last week the next era of Tennessee football officially got underway with the hiring of Central Florida’s Josh Heupel as the Vols’ new head coach. “I’m excited about what we’re embarking on,” said Heupel during his introductory press conference on January...
