By James McAfee I’m certainly enjoying the experience of returning to my roots to become more of a sportswriter here at the News-Courier, because five of the six teams from Knox County made the … more

Created Equal Contrary to some of our founding documents, not everyone is created equal. Yes, we are born with the same rights, but we vary in size, strength, speed, and stamina. For a long time in … more

Confusion about vaccinations Most of the residents in Knox County in the 1B category, 65 and over or over 16 with chronic medical issues, are still waiting to get their first shots of the Pfizer and … more

Secrets for happiness Happiness has been defined as a state, not a trait, and can be characterized by contentment and general satisfaction, being satisfied with life and in a positive frame of mind. … more

Bonus Civis Bonus Civis – “Good Citizen” in Latin. What does it mean to be a good citizen, really? I believe part of our current situation is the decided absence of good citizens, or at least a … more

Treating ‘cherry eye’ Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet’s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners. Colloquially called “cherry eye,” this bump may be … more

Robots and bathtubs About 45 years ago a friend of mine said she planned to marry the inventor of a self-cleaning bathtub. She’s still single. If anyone has invented a self-cleaning tub, that … more

Avoid tapping into 401(k) early If you’ve been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be your largest pool of money. So, if you are facing a financial need, … more

Attitude and Direction Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Encouraging Word It’s been said that your attitude … more

Beware, scammers working the phones Robo calls are infuriating and you do need to take some steps to keep safe from scammers, who had a banner year in 2020. So filter your calls by entering all your … more