The Cove at Concord Park to Host Free Fishing Day

The Cove at Concord Park to Host Free Fishing Day Knox County and the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) will sponsor Free Fishing Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 10 at The Cove at Concord Park (11808 S. Northshore Drive). This event is geared toward...

Why the minimum wage is racist

Why the minimum wage is racist By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com When I was growing up, my parents made me and my brother work. In elementary school, they decided to put in a basement by digging out the dirt under the house. My brother and...

The U.S. – A World Leader In Borrowing Money

The U.S. – A World Leader In Borrowing Money   By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com From 1958 to 1991, I was actively involved with the Knoxville Smokies as batboy, scoreboard operator, public address announcer, and part owner. Many times during bad...