by design | Jan 28, 2013 | Beeler, Columnist
By Richie Beeler I love America. I lover her history and the principles on which she was founded. I fly her flag every day, rain or shine. But lately, it’s been raining in America. And a much bigger storm is coming. You probably heard quite a bit about a so-called...
by Joe Rector | Jan 28, 2013 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Most people raved about Inaugural performances by Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson, and I thought they both sang inspiring versions of the songs presented, even though some carped about Beyonce’s lip-syncing. The truth is that James Taylor’s performance...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 28, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “Have you heard the weather forecast?” the gentleman asked me as I was picking out produce at the grocery store. “We’re getting snow,” he added as he gathered a bag of fruit. A hint of excitement was in the air as folks waited for the first...
by design | Jan 27, 2013 | Archived Editions, Archives
Click here to view the entire paper. Knoxville’s Alzonzo Butler to represent at Box-Off By Tasha Mahurin mahurint@knoxfocus.com Boxing guru Don Elbaum and financial backer Greg Sorrentino announced last week in New York the creation of a $500,000...
by design | Jan 27, 2013 | Archives, FOCUS Weekly Poll
By Focus Staff This week’s Knoxville Focus poll posed the question to likely voters: “Do you support the use of red light cameras?”. The results were varied across the City of Knoxville and Knox County, as well as in different demographics. Voters aged 30-49 don’t...
