by design | Aug 28, 2023 | Columnist, Steely
Madisonville and ‘A Boy Named Sue’ A Day Away By Mike Steely What in the world would link Madisonville to the Johnny Cash hit song, “A Boy Named Sue?” There is no obvious connection except that a prominent male attorney from Monroe County who took part in the famous...
by design | Aug 28, 2023 | Columnist, Mattingly
Football under the lights By Tom Mattingly Before the 1972 season, night games were not part of the Tennessee football experience. There were no lights at Shields-Watkins Field/Neyland Stadium, and the Vols played sparingly under the lights on the road or in bowl...
by design | Aug 28, 2023 | Columnist, Major
The Hornet’s Nest By Ralphien Major They typically make their homes in trees. Made of thin layers of paper-like material, they are usually grayish in color. In comparison to the nest of the red wasp, a hornet’s nest is an oval shape and much larger. Many times, a...
by design | Aug 28, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
A Romantic By Joe Rector I admit it; I’m romantic. No, I’m not talking about writers who have a love of chivalry and becoming one with nature, although I do like the writings of Emerson and Thoreau. Neither am I referring to my ability to woo women. Ask any old...
by design | Aug 28, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Don’t tell me about your faith, show me what you do with it. James 2:18 (paraphrased) I think modern political debates are a waste of time. President Trump did not participate in the Republican TV joust, even though he is formidable in this...
by design | Aug 27, 2023 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Resolutions Move Mental Health Facility Forward Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward’s resolution asking the State of Tennessee to help fund a mental health facility for our community is gathering support. The City of Knoxville...