by design | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. It was very sad to see the news reports on the loss of lives and the homes and even entire small towns that were burned in the recent fires in California, Oregon and Washington State. What made it even sadder is that much of this loss could have...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan When we think of laws that affect us, we normally think of laws that have been passed by our legislators and signed off on by our state governor. For example, we are not allowed to drive our cars while under the influence because there is a law...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It may be the biggest test of discipline we have seen during this pandemic. At this writing, we are preparing for Thanksgiving, one of our nation’s most popular holidays. Gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving has been a...
by Joe Rector | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Thanksgiving will be different from any we’ve experienced. That happens in life, especially one that has been lived for nearly 70 years. Still, it’s strange the way events cause us to adapt to new ways. When we were children, our family didn’t...
by Tom Mattingly | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly For those of us who traveled with the Vols over the years, Friday nights on the road were open for most of us, with Saturday’s evening events being scripted nearly to the last minute. Except the game, of course. For me, one of the most interesting...
by Mark Nagi | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Boy oh boy was November 23 a lousy day for Tennessee athletics. First came the news that men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes was one of multiple members of the program that had tested positive for COVID-19. Tennessee immediately postponed all team...
