The Colors of Spring

The Colors of Spring By Ralphine Major It was only a couple of weeks ago that a small cluster of Easter flowers bloomed in the yard, their bright yellow color a distinct contrast to the barren ground below them.  Days later, a whole line of yellow blooms appeared...

Two Ways to Do Something

Two Ways to Do Something By Joe Rector I’m not sure when it started, but at some point in my life, I began giving advice to folks. Some might say that I stuck my nose where it didn’t belong, but that never silenced me. All sorts of people have been subjected to the...

Visiting Historic Kingston

Visiting Historic Kingston A Day Away By Mike Steely Imagine it is 1792 and you are at the western edge of what was then the Southwest Territory. You are standing on the banks of the Clinch River and can look across and see a Cherokee village. On your side of the...

The Unauthorized Practice of Law

The Unauthorized Practice of Law By Jedidiah McKeehan What would happen if someone just put on a suit and tie and walked into court, and started acting as a lawyer for someone even though they were not actually a lawyer? If anyone figures out that this is happening,...

Eddie Courtney Steps Down at Farragut

Eddie Courtney Steps Down at Farragut By Mark Nagi Since 1996, one man has been leading the Farragut High School football program. But after 204 victories, four region titles and a state championship, Eddie Courtney has made the decision to retire from coaching the...