This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 edition of Cardinal & Cream’s print magazine. Sunlight poured through the windows of the living room in John and Denise Infield’s apartment, illuminating their faces […]
Around 800 pastors, students and evangelicals gathered at Union University on Sunday afternoon to participate in the third annual West Tennessee Evangelism Rally sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Many people from all over the […]
“We will not forget our loved ones.” The room was hushed, but following this statement by Union University professor Dr. Theresa Blakley, a steady applause rippled throughout the room along with resounding echoes affirming, “That’s […]
George David Clark, a graduate of Union University’s class of 2005 and assistant professor of creative writing and literature at Washington & Jefferson College, gave a poetry reading to a large crowd gathered in Harvey […]
From their mom’s house to the White House, two West Tennesseans developed a concept to point people to things that matter. “To be awesome, you have to treat people awesome,” said 11-year-old Robby Novak, better […]
Approaching the West Tennessee State Fair, lights glittered and the Ferris wheel towered above the other rides. Despite sprinkling rain, Jackson Fairgrounds Park’s lots were packed with cars and visitors. Flashing lights illuminated food stands advertising assorted eatables.
Walking up to the old-fashioned ticket booth, the entry point to the fair, the sound of screaming attendees on wild rides and upbeat music blaring from speakers filled the air. The rides varied, from the laidback Ferris wheel to the gut wrenching “Cobra,” which twisted participants around in circles. Every ride was distinctive. Many were able to turn stomachs into knots by turning fair-goers upside down and around in circles. Food stands were set up all around the fairgrounds, selling snacks like foot-long corndogs, candied apples, burgers, pizza, snow cones, funnel cakes and popcorn. […]
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