by Steve Williams | Dec 27, 2016 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams The news that George Quarles was leaving Maryville High for Furman University was surprising but understandable. Quarles could have made the move to the college ranks years ago had he chose to do so. This time the opportunity and situation afforded...
by Steve Hunley | Dec 26, 2016 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley The Knox County Board of Education met last week with the Knox County Legislative delegation and the Knox County Commission to discuss the legislative agenda for the next session of the Tennessee General Assembly. The vice chair of the board of...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan Tennessee has the highest number of bankruptcies of any state in the country, so it might be useful to understand the differences between the two most common types of bankruptcies. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or a straight bankruptcy, is where you are...
by Joe Rector | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Stepping outside our comfort zones is a scary thing. Little control over many situations is available, and our nerves are frayed in dealing with the simplest tasks. We can learn so much about the rest of the world and, in some cases, learn to empathize...
by design | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore I want to add the various tributes to Christmas that are celebrated around the world. A very interesting country that celebrates Christmas is India. Compared to other religious festivals, Christmas is quite a small festival in India, due to the...
by design | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson About this time every year, lady friends of mine begin to talk about how stressed-out they are. Apparently, their nurturing gene shifts into full throttle as the winter solstice nears, and women feel they must make Christmas “magical” for their...
