by design | Jun 5, 2017 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Often, the hardest part of writing is getting started. Sometimes I think I’ve said enough in this column after a half million words. This is especially true as another editorial deadline approaches. And then I get a phone call of praise or a fellow...
by Steve Hunley | Jun 4, 2017 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley The mainstream media seems ever more comfortable in its refusal to cover increasing assaults on freedom and free speech. Take the case of Bret Weinstein, a professor of biology at Evergreen State College in Washington State. Keep in mind, Weinstein...
by Ray Hill | Jun 4, 2017 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Dr. John R. Neal was an American original; an educator, lawyer, state legislator, and perennial candidate for public office. Neal could have been the blueprint for the absentminded professor. Dr. Neal is frequently remembered for his many eccentricities,...
by design | May 30, 2017 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson You may not be aware of it, but Knoxville is in possession of a jewel. No, I’m not referring to the Knoxville Zoo or the University of Tennessee, both great aspects of our community. I’m referring to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Recently, my...
by design | May 30, 2017 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore At the time of World War 11, I was nine or ten years old. As I walked in my neighborhood I noticed one or two houses with placards in the windows containing the American flag under which were five stars. When I asked my mother what they meant she...
by Joe Rector | May 30, 2017 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Although folks might find it difficult to believe, several favorite people throughout my life have been ministers. That’s especially surprising based on how I too often fall so short in living the kind of life that Christ and the bible promote. Still, I...
