by design | Jun 1, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
The truth has no defense against a fool determined to believe a lie. Mark Twain By Dr. Jim Ferguson No one in the universe, not even Allah, trusts the Iranians. During nuclear disarmament discussions with the Soviet Union in the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan...
by design | Jun 1, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly AUTHOR’S PREFACE: In my quest to identify Tennessee football’s “Best of the Best, By the Numbers,” sometimes the best selection is clear-cut, e.g. linebacker Steve Kiner (1967-69) for No. 57 or Hacksaw Reynolds (1967-69) for No. 64. Other...
by design | Jun 1, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Brentwood, TN – The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry officially endorsed Marsha Blackburn for Governor. Speaking about the endorsement, President and CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Josh Brown said: “Senator Blackburn...
by design | May 31, 2026 | Public Notice
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III IN RE: T.A.H., A MINOR CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18, DOB 10/04/2013 BY: LATOYA WATSON and KEVIN WATSON, Petitioners VS. WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III, Respondent 47JC1-2026-PPP-12 IN THE...
by design | May 31, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
CHS alumni group hosts Wall of Fame induction breakfast By Ken Lay The Central High School Alumni Association recently held its first induction ceremony since 2019. Once an annual event, the induction breakfast returned on May 16 and seven CHS alumni received their...
