by Ray Hill | Dec 20, 2015 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill I tried hard to think of a special story for readers for Christmas. For this most special time of the year it finally occurred to me that I would share a very interesting story of Judy, an English Pointer. For those of you who enjoy history and love...
by design | Dec 14, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson I lost my whistle recently. Many years ago my little girl tearfully reported losing her whistle after a trip to the dentist. Apparently, a shot of anesthetic to prevent pain from the dentist’s drill numbed her lip and affected her pucker. We smiled...
by Joe Rector | Dec 14, 2015 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Everyone seems to be piling on in regard to the UT situation and Chancellor Jimmy Cheek’s handling of it. I’ve read the clippings from most of the major players involved, and after having done so, I’m adding my “two-cents worth, whether it’s needed or...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 14, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was a beautiful day for a parade! On Sunday, December 6, the Gibbs Christmas Parade was nearly 120 entries strong, a far cry from the first parade six years ago. My vantage point was different this year. Instead of watching from the sidelines, I...
by design | Dec 14, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher When the Knox County Board of Education passed Amber Rountree’s resolution to exclude the new TNReady state test scores from teacher evaluations this year, even she didn’t know how far reaching it would be. The very next morning, Rountree reported...
by design | Dec 14, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Board of Education Races Heat Up Last Thursday was the deadline for candidate petitions for the March 1 election, which includes the non-partisan Board of Education District 2, 3, 5, and 8 seats. A total of 11 petitions were picked up, but only seven...
