by design | Apr 11, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Despite the unanimous approval of Buzz Thomas as interim Superintendent, several other agenda items were less successful. Once again, Board members Patti Bounds and Amber Rountree were leaders in advocating for students and teachers in Knox County. On...
by design | Apr 11, 2016 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Archibald Rutledge, an American poet and educator, once wrote: “I once had a curious experience with a star. I was on the path to my farm at dusk when I was overtaken by a violent storm. The rain came down into howling darkness, the thunder and...
by Joe Rector | Apr 11, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The chasm between baby-boomers and younger generations grows with each passing day. Our lives are influenced by different things, and we have a different take on what’s important for daily communications. I’m not sure what strikes younger folks fancies,...
by design | Apr 11, 2016 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Last week I saw the first lightning bugs of the season; no April fooling! As most of you know I’m a Science Fiction buff, and have wondered what an alien might think on first encountering these marvels of nature which we too often take for granted....
by Mark Nagi | Apr 11, 2016 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman On Saturday Tennessee will hold its annual Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium. Tickets are free! On campus parking is available! You can boo Steve Spurrier! Peyton Manning might show up! The weather is forecasted to be great! The one thing...
by Steve Williams | Apr 10, 2016 | Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:, Williams
By Steve Williams They won this one for Zae. That was my first thought after watching Fulton win the Class AA state high school basketball championship the night of March 19. Zaevion Dobson, who lost his life while protecting others, was an inspiration to the Falcons...
