Civics 101

Civics 101 The Supreme Court needs to rein in the lawfare, or we don’t have a country. Miranda Devine By Dr. Jim Ferguson I don’t know if they require civics in school any longer, but when I was in the eighth grade good ol’ Ms. Coatney – nicknamed “Surfer Girl”...

‘Stories are where you find them’

‘Stories are where you find them’ By Tom Mattingly Every now and then I look back at a number of stories from past writings. One question comes to mind more often than not. Did I really write this or did someone else commandeer the computer? For better or...

Publisher’s Positions

Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Rogue Liberal Judges The genius of the American constitution and government is readily apparent to anyone who has studied the history of other countries.  The independence of the three distinct branches of the government, the...

Luren D. Dickinson

The Country Squire Who Became Governor Luren D. Dickinson As we apparently live in an age of increasingly geriatric candidates for public office, I was interested to note Luren D. Dickinson remains the oldest person to occupy the governor’s office in Michigan. ...

One of Wright’s best coaching efforts in 39 seasons

One of Wright’s best coaching efforts in 39 seasons By Steve Williams What about this young Fulton High boys basketball team! “It’s probably the youngest I’ve ever had,” said Coach Jody Wright following the Falcons’ 49-46 Class 3A Sectional win over Unicoi County last...

Some indiscreet sniping from both sides

Some indiscreet sniping from both sides By Tom Mattingly Over the years, the story of Tennessee football has been written by such journalists as Tom Siler, Russ Bebb, Ben Byrd, Marvin West, Haywood Harris and Gus Manning, Tony Barnhart, F. M. Williams and Jeff Hanna,...