Dichotomies

By Dr. Jim Ferguson A common idiom holds that there are two sides of a coin. The interpretation of this saying, or dichotomy, is a contrast between oppositional perspectives. Philosophically, I’ve always held that with any concept you can conceive of its opposite....

What Is Hearsay?

By Jed McKeehan One of those weird legal terms that attorneys use a lot is the term, “hearsay.”  Attorneys throw that term around quite a bit, and it seems important.  And they sure do object to it a whole bunch during trials, but what does that term actually mean?...

Count your blessings

By Rosie Moore “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done!” I know, it’s hard to remember our blessings in these...

Almost Normal

  By Ralphine Major It was the day before Palm Sunday.  I stepped outside to a beautiful Saturday morning.  Birds were singing!  The sun was coming up!  It seemed the entire landscape had turned green overnight.  Signs of spring were everywhere!  Everything felt...

Easter and birthday celebrations missed

  By Joe Rector I hoped that things would have been better by now, all the while knowing they wouldn’t. That’s all right as long as this staying home is working to end this pandemic. I admit that I’ve made a few trips to the grocery store and home improvement...

Q&A with Kevin Burnett

By Mark Nagi Tennessee has had its share of quality football players over the years. In the 2000s, one of the best of the best with linebacker Kevin Burnett. A two-time team captain, Burnett shined during his senior season in 2004. He was an all-SEC performer,...