by Ralphine Major | Sep 26, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major I recognize many of the names on the list. They have long been a part of the Gibbs, Corryton, and Ritta Communities: Gary Acuff (vice president), Mary Brooks, Teresa Beason, Smiley Clapp, Dana Dalton (secretary), Mark Field, Jimmy Hipshire, Rebecca...
by design | Sep 26, 2016 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Martin Luther was a German professor, composer, priest, monk, and a figure in the Protestant Reformation. You could say he had his fingers in many pies. Mostly known for rejecting several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, his main...
by Joe Rector | Sep 26, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The other day Joe Dooley and I substituted at Hardin Valley Academy. We sat on benches in the foyer, and before long, Rick Collett ambled up. The three of us spent many years together on the faculty at Karns High School. We looked like the old guys that...
by Ray Hill | Sep 25, 2016 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Senator Kenneth D. McKellar’s reputation has suffered through the years largely due to his feud with David E. Lilienthal. Lilienthal was one of the original Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Like all of Kenneth McKellar’s feuds, it was a no...
by Joe Rector | Sep 19, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Ah, the return to the classroom brings about both good and bad memories. It recalls some of the same questions I posed so many years ago. I hope I find answers to them before my time on this earth is done. First, I still wonder what is the reason for...
by Ralphine Major | Sep 19, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Sixty-five years is a major milestone for any occasion! Emerson and Cecil (Welch) Mynatt of Halls were married in 1951. On Labor Day Weekend, their family surprised them with an anniversary celebration at the Chop House in Fountain City. These...
