by Ralphine Major | Jul 20, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The red, white, and blue seems to be more visible than ever this year! Decorations that were put out for July’s summer holiday still hang proudly. Perhaps, it is because many families are still observing the stay- at-home guideline. Perhaps, it is...
by Joe Rector | Jul 20, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Amy bought me one of those micro-shavers that trims and shaves and cuts. It’s a neat little gadget that gives me a break from the shaving ritual that I’ve followed for decades. This new razor would be nicer if I used it to cut the scraggily parts of a...
by Mark Nagi | Jul 20, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Late last week, the NCAA released its “next set of return to sport” guidelines. And if you thought it would be business as usual in the sport we all love so much, think again. Other sports such as golf and cross country have been affected by COVID-19, but...
by Steve Hunley | Jul 19, 2020 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Clerk’s Loan Needed I don’t think there’s any doubt our county, state, country and world have changed a lot since the advent of the COVID-19 virus. It’s almost impossible to find anyone or anything left untouched by the coronavirus. Charlie Susano, Clerk of...
by Ray Hill | Jul 19, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Edith Irene Bailey Baker is the only woman to represent Tennessee’s Second Congressional District in the U. S. House of Representatives. For those folks who recall Irene Baker today, it is usually because she was the step-mother of U. S. Senator Howard...
by design | Jul 13, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Well, we made it back from the beach without incidence. The only difference I noted in our recent travel was the ubiquitous mask that even our airport’s Smokey bears are forced to wear. Sadly, most of us can now complain, “I can’t breathe.” I would...