by Ralphine Major | Mar 25, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Winter’s wrath has left cruel reminders across America. Images of historic flooding can still be seen weeks after the rains first started coming. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. Loved ones have perished. Entire communities have been...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “They’re fun to watch!” That is the comment I have heard so often in recent weeks referring to The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team. I agree. The chemistry of this team on the court is amazing. It brings back memories of the “Ernie...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 11, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” Jeremiah 1:5 (NAS) For several weeks, the news has rocked our nation. As I have listened to doctors, lawyers, politicians, ministers, and abortion survivors, I am saddened and...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 4, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major He is all things KIDS! Jeff Stevens is the Pastor to Children and Families at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Last year, the Knoxville native celebrated his ten-year anniversary in this position at the church. ...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 25, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major As seniors, they sat across from each other in a classroom at Halls High School. The year was 1951. His name was Emerson Mynatt; hers, Juanita Torbett. Emerson introduced the girl to his older cousin, Ralph Omer Major. The cousin and the girl married...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 11, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Do not be deceived! While temperatures climb into the 70s, we are still in the middle of February. The shortest month is often referred to as the third month of the winter season. Last week’s snow was somewhat of a tease. Though it was slick and...
