VOL. 45 | NO. 40 | Friday, October 1, 2021
Family Justice Center VP introduced to its services at scary moment
Casey Self had been dating a former University of Tennessee classmate for a couple of months when he began stalking her, acting possessively and threatening to hurt her roommates and even her dog. The physical violence soon followed.
JOE ROGERS: MY TAKE
The woman walking up the aisle at the Texas Rangers stadium in Arlington was attractive and apparently a baseball fan, two positive attributes in my book. But her T-shirt message was off-putting:
NEWSMAKERS
The University of Tennessee’s College of Communication has honored alumni James T. Denton (’86) and Courtney Lyle (’12).
UT SPORTS
It was a long shot for Tennessee to secure the first SEC victory of the Josh Heupel era against Florida in The Swamp. The next two weekends, however, provide a chance for the Vols to break through.
TENNESSEE TITANS
It can be hard for a 6-7, 310-pound man to be humbled. But that is exactly what happened to Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan as he recalls the debacle of the season opener when he gave up three sacks to Chandler Jones of Arizona.
Mission accomplished as far as getting a leg up in the AFC South race. By virtue of their victory at home against the Colts Sunday, the Titans have established themselves as the clear early favorite in an AFC South that is severely lacking currently.
The Titans head to New York with a 2-1 mark to face the lowly New York Jets, who are still looking for their first win of the season. Here are the keys to a Titans victory Sunday in the Big Apple.
BRIEFS
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has agreed to acquire 40 Pilot convenience stores from Pilot Corporation in an all-cash transaction for $220 million.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
The fully redesigned 2022 Honda Civic, which is now at dealerships, will certainly be of interest for many small-sedan shoppers. After all, the Civic has been one of the most popular cars sold in America for decades.
BUSINESS BOOK REVIEW
Now, lookit here. There’s something you need to know, eyes forward and listen, keep an open mind and a shut mouth and pay attention.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Whether you call it “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffle” or just high time for a change, millions of American workers are looking for new jobs – and some have already quit the ones they have. Better pay isn’t necessarily the motivator, labor experts say. Many people are seeking greater flexibility, the ability to work remotely or other nonfinancial benefits.
CAREER CORNER
Working from an office used to be normal. But that time is so far in the past that it would be naive to think we will ever go back to our former state.
MILLENNIAL MONEY
When was the last time you made a sound decision while wiping away tears? Or shaking in fury? Or sweating with stress?