by design | Jul 27, 2026 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan Every now and then a criminal case stirs up more than routine interest—news coverage intensifies, social media churns, courthouse steps fill with onlookers, and emotions run hot. Tennessee law recognizes that this kind of atmosphere can threaten a...
by design | Jul 27, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Amidst challenges, Americans are hopefully going to the polls to exercise their hard-won freedom to choose our leaders. Prophetically, Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” And the Master was right, even though Americans today live...
by design | Jul 27, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Led by tailback Hank Lauricella averaging an amazing eight yards per carry, the Tennessee Volunteers won both the writers’ (AP) and coaches’ polls (United Press) wire to wire as the Vols captured the 1951 collegiate football national championship....
by design | Jul 26, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Too few people pay attention to what is going on in their local communities, state or nation. Much has been said about the wave of Democratic Socialist candidates winning congressional races this year. They talk about “workers,” just as the...
by design | Jul 26, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill The last time New Jersey elected a Republican to the United States Senate was in 1972 when Senator Clifford P. Case was reelected to a fourth term. During the ensuing 53 years, Republicans have tried to elect one of their own to the U.S. Senate without...
by design | Jul 20, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly In the 1966 season, Tennessee won eight games for a second straight year under head coach Doug Dickey in a season marked by offensive fireworks and defensive prowess. The Vols scored 240 points in 11 games and gave up 99. Quarterback Dewey Warren,...
