by Ralphine Major | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was well underway when we arrived. With the hillside full of cars, it had the look and feel of a tailgating event—especially since the University of Tennessee was hosting the University of Georgia. Some guests were coming outdoors to eat....
by design | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson I hope that Thomas Paine will not be offended as I paraphrase his immortal words, “These are the times that try men’s [waistbands].” The Thanksgiving cornucopia is past, but the Holiday Season has just begun and the pounds must be addressed if we...
by Mark Nagi | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman On November 11th, Tennessee’s men’s basketball team opened the season with a road game against Xavier. A late Vols rally fell a bit short in a hostile environment, with the Musketeers hanging on for a 67-63 victory. The next day on local sports talk...
by Steve Williams | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Jeff Francis resigned as sideline reporter for the Vol Network in 2007 to spend more time with his family. Much of that time has been coaching his sons’ football teams. This season was Francis’ ninth coaching youth football and it was highlighted by...
by design | Dec 2, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
The first Tuesday of each month (Tuesday, December 3 ), the Karns Republican Club meets at Karns Middle School (2925 Grey Hendrix Rd) at 7pm. The annual Christmas party will occur at 6:00pm. Dinner will e catered by Herman Weaver and music from the Brad Walker...
