A major upset

A major upset By Tom Mattingly Several weeks ago, I received a phone call from a gentleman named Bobby Travillian. He was calling from Paris, the one in Henry County in West Tennessee. Bobby is one of those “super fan” types who seem to possess a treasure trove of...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year By Mark Nagi I’d say that most Americans believe that the most wonderful time of the year is the span between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.  That’s when families come together, gifts are exchanged, and overall, you get a lot of...

Visiting Europe in Tennessee

Visiting Europe in Tennessee A Day Away by Mike Steely Did you ever want to visit Europe and see those historic places and monuments? My son and I were treated by my wife to a trip to London many years ago and enjoyed the sights, culture and monuments there in an...

Luminosity

A faith perspective makes life better now, and there is the hope of then. Jim Ferguson MD By Dr. Jim Ferguson Have you noticed the golden glow? My home is surrounded by trees, so the quickly changing fall foliage of gold, juxtaposed against an azure sky, is magical....

A Muddy Pond trip

A Muddy Pond trip By Joe Rector When I published my first book, “Baseball Boys,” I received an invitation to speak at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church in Karns. It’s the church I grew up in and where I learned many of the beliefs I hold today. The group to whom I...