by design | Apr 8, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society After flying thousands of miles, the hummingbirds are almost home. It is hard not to be excited knowing that our hummingbirds will soon be in our East Tennessee yards! The tiny avian wonders have already been...
by design | Apr 7, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Knox County Schools On Saturday, April 11, Knox County Schools will host a Recruitment Fair for prospective employees. The event will feature principals from across Knox County, who will meet with candidates and share information about their school’s hiring...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. On March 23, CBS News published a national poll saying that two-thirds of the American people felt the Iran War was a war of choice rather than one of necessity. The war has grown even less popular since then. I have been to many public events...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
A Spiritual perspective makes life better now and there is the hope of then. James V. Ferguson, MD, FACP By Dr. Jim Ferguson Here we go again. The fools are marching and proclaiming “No Kings.” These rubes apparently don’t realize that the last king we had was 250...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector For the most part, winter seems to have bid us farewell. Yes, around here, half a dozen “special winters” are still to come, but the temperatures are beginning to climb. I worry about the saying about March: “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Another...
