by design | Jan 19, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor This piece is written from a deeply personal place. One day recently, I woke up before the alarm sounded, my eyes opening to a weight I could not see but felt immediately. The room was still dark, yet my mind...
by design | Jan 19, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
Women should not be getting between ICE agents and foreign fugitives. Jessie Waters By Dr. Jim Ferguson In 1787, the Founders of our country formulated the most unique document in the history of humankind. Outside the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Ben...
by design | Jan 19, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Knox Planning The annual update of the City of Knoxville’s One Year Plan has begun, and the public is encouraged to participate. The One Year Plan serves as the foundation for zoning decisions and is based on the land-use goals, objectives, and policies found...
by design | Jan 19, 2026 | Public Notice
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE STYLE OF SUITS INVOLVING KNOX COUNTY AND CITY OF KNOXVILLE DELINQUENT TAXES STATE OF TENNESSEE, for the use and benefit of the COUNTY OF KNOX TENNESSEE, PLAINTIFF No. 210628-3...
by design | Jan 18, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
General Kelly and Commissioner Jay Honor Knox Vets By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox County At-large Commissioner Larsen Jay had no idea that the turnout would be so huge for the veterans luncheon he hosted last Wednesday. Although he’s...