The Most Important Day in History

By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com It is the time of year when that special morning welcomes children with baskets full of chocolate bunnies and colored eggs.  It is the time of year when beautiful white lilies adorn church sanctuaries.  It is the time of year when...

Unpredictable tournament times

By Ralphine Major They were fun to watch. They had team chemistry, talent, and a spirit for winning. The Tennessee men’s basketball team gave fans a season filled with dribbling, dunks, and dazzling three-point shots. They reached a huge milestone in winning the SEC...

A Snow Surprise

By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com As if the month of March does not have enough distractions with the unpredictable basketball tournaments, this year Mother Nature decided to add to the drama. After spring-like temperatures teased us for a few days, a huge snow...

Clark and Ollie

By Ralphine Major They were lifelong members of the Gibbs Community.  For many years, Clark and Ollie Drummer were also active members of Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church.  When our family moved into the neighborhood many years ago, Ollie and Clark would often...

The Madness that Comes with March

By Ralphine Major It is the month of St. Patrick’s Irish holiday, the month of spring breaks for schools, the month of strong and fierce winds, and the month of long-awaited basketball tournaments! With tournament games canceled during much of the COVID pandemic,...

Rodney Woods: A Vol for Life, Part 2

By Ralphine Major He was the point guard from Kentucky that the late Coach Ray Mears seemed determined to sign to the Tennessee roster.  When I learned that Tennessee’s coaches went to watch him play in 17 consecutive games, I wondered if they wore those popular...