Busy Times

Busy Times By Joe Rector It’s a busy time of year for all of us. I used to have things that ate away at my time and kept me busy. These days, other people, organizations, and conditions demand my time, in addition to some standard occurrences. Some of my time is spent...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! By Ralphine Major What makes Christmas so special?  It could be SNOW!  Though a white Christmas in our area is rare, it certainly is special when there is one.  It could be the Christmas tree decorated in multicolored lights, sparkling garland, and...

Welcome to New York

Welcome to New York By Mark Nagi 2015. That’s the first time I took my oldest daughter to see my favorite team, the New York Rangers, play a game in person.  We had watched them play so many times on television, but getting to walk into a hockey arena was a delight....

Fascinating Interviews

Fascinating Interviews By Tom Mattingly Who might be among the most fascinating people you have interviewed or written about during your professional writing career? That question has been raised more than once in a number of forums. Col. Tom Elam, the self-described...

Animal Control on Commission Agenda

Animal Control on Commission Agenda By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A Knox County Charter amendment that would transfer animal control to the Young-Williams Animal Center is on the commission agenda today but questions remain for some commissioners....