by Ray Hill | Oct 13, 2019 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Joseph W. Byrns, Jr. had successfully managed to defeat freshman Congressman Richard Atkinson in a hard fought race. The Democratic nominee – – – and the general election in the Hermitage District was a mere formality, as it was as...
by Steve Williams | Oct 13, 2019 | Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:, Williams
By Steve Williams Assistant coaches in high school football often go unnoticed and unheralded, until they are gone. Usually fans only see and hear the head coach, the face and voice of their team. Most assistants are satisfied with the role they have, working behind...
by design | Oct 7, 2019 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson I was able to retire from my traditional medical practice and become a semi-retired Doctor because my children were educated and launched, and Becky and I had no debt. I could afford my scruples, so I’m not criticizing those who have to stay in the...
by Mike Steely | Oct 7, 2019 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Those of you too young or too new to our area may probably wonder what’s all the hubbub about that old man, Cas Walker? For those of us from this area old enough to remember black and white television and 45 rpm records, the old man was an icon on...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 7, 2019 | Columnist, Major
150 Years and Strong! By Ralphine Major For 150 years, it has been a shining beacon in the Gibbs Community. Graveston Baptist Church celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, June 9, with a special service led by Dr. Jack Parrott, Pastor Emeritus of Black Oak...
by Joe Rector | Oct 7, 2019 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector All of us might fall into the abyss of depression if we stay tuned to the news these days. Our government seems to find new ways to destroy the fabric of our country and our way of life. Wars go on endlessly and add scores of dead to an already...
