by design | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson It had been years since I was in the sanctuary of my youth. The occasion was a celebration of the life of a great lady, now “passed on.” I like the term passed on better than “passed away.” For me, the former better conveys the sense of continuity...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan If you are renting a house, and something breaks, or is not working, who is responsible for fixing it? You may think that the landlord is responsible for fixing it, and the landlord may say you are responsible for it, but what does the law...
by design | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore A man was walking down the street praying. “Lord, please give me patience–and I want it now!” How normal it is for us humans to want all the amenities of life as soon as possible. In God’s word patience is connected to trust, hope, faith, love,...
by Joe Rector | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Even though we spend the majority of our lives with special loved ones, sometimes they do things that simply amaze us and remind us just how lucky we are and how much better our lives are because of them. That’s the way it is with my wife. Amy is my...
by Steve Williams | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams As we fill out our tournament brackets and look ahead to the start of the NCAA’s Big Dance this week, I’ve composed a little jingle you Tennessee basketball fans may like to sing. The tune goes just like The 12 Days of Christmas. A one and a two …...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “They’re fun to watch!” That is the comment I have heard so often in recent weeks referring to The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team. I agree. The chemistry of this team on the court is amazing. It brings back memories of the “Ernie...
by Mark Nagi | Mar 18, 2019 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman I love Christmas… you love Christmas… but with all due respect to the Christmas season, the next two weeks are the most wonderful time of the year. For all the issues currently plaguing collegiate athletics, the NCAA tournament is...
by design | Mar 18, 2019 | The Daily Focus
UT Extension Specialists to Present on Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Topics What does a Tennessee sportsman (or woman) need to know about chronic wasting disease or pond management? What about wild turkeys or silver carp? These topics and more will be covered at the...
by design | Mar 17, 2019 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Con Hunley helps Blake Shelton open Ole Red in Gatlinburg By Lisa DeMarsico Knoxville native and country icon Con Hunley and his family performed at the Grand Opening of the Blake Shelton-inspired Ole Red Gatlinburg bar, restaurant and music venue Wednesday night....
by design | Mar 17, 2019 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams The third time was the charm. Playing in the TSSAA state tournament for the third year in a row, Bearden loaded its first gold basketball in school history for the trip back to Knoxville. Coach Jeremy Parrott’s talented and veteran Bulldogs took...
