by design | May 23, 2022 | Black, Columnist
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com One of the most laughable bumper stickers out there is the one that says “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Are teachers really responsible for kids learning to read? If so, then teachers are also...
by design | May 23, 2022 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan One of the those lawyer terms you may have heard is a, “motion for summary judgment.” What does this terms mean though? Okay, first, let’s set parameters, a motion implies there has been a lawsuit filed and there is a case pending before the...
by design | May 23, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Eight years ago, Amy and I sold one condo we had in Bellevue and followed our daughter’s family to Hendersonville. After looking for a place in which we could be comfortable, our realtor found a condo that was perfect except for the fact that it was in...
by design | May 23, 2022 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Our great American flag. It is a symbol of our freedom. She is seen at parades, in schools and churches, on flagpoles in front yards of homes, and in community centers. It is not unusual to see the American flag flying proudly on trucks as they...
by design | May 23, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas When you lose that trust it changes the institution fundamentally. It’s like an infidelity that you can explain it, but you can’t undo it....