by Ray Hill | Nov 16, 2014 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill “Any jackass can kick down a barn, it takes a carpenter to build one.” So said Sam Rayburn of Texas. Completely bald, thickly built and one who never forgot his humble beginnings. Sam Rayburn was the looniest serving Speaker of the U. S. House of...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 16, 2014 | Archives, Major
By Ralphine Major “Heart to heart with God, surrounded by His capable hands, is a place of peace, rest and comfort for the weary.” This is one of many inspirational thoughts found in Knoxville native Lesa K. Smith’s “Love Letters to America.” The book is somewhat of...
by design | Nov 10, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson I have to admit that I missed the Vols’ recent come from behind victory over South Carolina. Becky and I tried to hang in, but when our guys were down fourteen points late in the fourth quarter we went to bed. It’s not because we are fickle...
by Joe Rector | Nov 10, 2014 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Last Sunday, our church celebrated All Saints Day. It’s a time to remember those who have passed over the last year. The minister did a good job of talking about those individuals, and he suggested that we all are saints in the making. I don’t...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 10, 2014 | Columnist, Major
It is a very important act of honor and respect. I have seen it shown countless times in the news. Usually, it is the United States President placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I was amazed to learn that a young man from Tennessee was chosen to...
by design | Nov 10, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher In a special call meeting during the BOE work session last week, The Board of Education voted to discontinue the highly controversial K-2 standardized assessment, also known as the SAT-10, for the district’s kindergarten, first, and second graders. A...
