by Ralphine Major | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major He makes surprise visits overnight. Autumn’s chill usually gives a hint that he may make an appearance. A dip in the temperatures are a sure indication that he will come. Early mornings showcase his handiwork as it sparkles in the morning sun. ...
by Tom Mattingly | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly There was a time from the 1950s into the 1970s, Knoxville News-Sentinel Sports Editor Tom Siler battled the University of Tennessee Athletic Department over kickoff times for Volunteer home football games. Siler had twice been president of the U.T....
by Mark Nagi | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It wasn’t supposed to be this way. This is year three of the Jeremy Pruitt era, and while teams like Texas A&M have been able to secure at least one “marquee” win (over Florida a few weeks ago), Tennessee still finds itself struggling mightily against...
by Steve Hunley | Nov 1, 2020 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Mayoral Blues Two years ago, Glenn Jacobs arrived on the political scene with the force of a hurricane. Facing two incumbent county commissioners, Brad Anders and Bob Thomas, Jacobs eked out a 23-vote win over Anders in the Republican primary to take...
by Ray Hill | Nov 1, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Tom Murray of Tennessee By Ray Hill Lest anyone believes being elected to Congress is glamorous and allows one to bask in the limelight of attention by the press and the public, there are far more congressmen slogging through the daily chores that make up a...
by design | Oct 26, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
“There are only two industries that refer to their customers as “users”: illegal drugs and software.” Edward Tufte, Yale Professor Emeritus By Dr. Jim Ferguson Have you seen it? Though I am no fan of Netflix, their documentary The Social Dilemma must be watched,...
