by Steve Hunley | Feb 25, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Last week both the print and electronic media reported on an incident at Holston Middle School. It caused a firestorm and called into question just how effective the school system’s security procedures are. Had this incident not immediately followed...
by Ray Hill | Feb 25, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Every state in the nation has seen the rise of a particular politician who comes from nowhere to capture the imagination and votes of citizens; some are demagogues, others are reformers and many are just plain showmen. Wilbert Lee O’Daniel of Texas...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan If someone is drinking alcohol at a bar or restaurant and they become intoxicated and then go out and cause injuries or death to someone (usually by means of a car accident) can the place that served them the alcohol be held responsible for the...
by design | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Valentine’s Day is over and enjoyed by millions of people showing their love for others. February still remains the “heart” month because of its close connection with that amorous holiday. That heart that we celebrate each year is becoming more...
by Joe Rector | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I admit it; I have a propensity to talk and talk. It’s not that the sound of my voice is pleasing nor is it that I have words of wisdom for the ages. No, I most often talk too much when I’m bored or nervous. In either situation, yapping like a dog...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The writing on the name tags does not show, but the silhouettes on the tags bear resemblance to the former presidents whose birthdays we celebrate in February. Years ago, our mother usually baked a cherry pie on February 22 for Washington’s birthday...
