by design | Aug 18, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Mayor-elect Betsy Henderson has announced her senior leadership team. “I am proud to announce Doug Harris as Chief Operating Officer, Evan Newman as my Chief of Staff, and that Chris Caldwell will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer. All three bring strong...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
If socialists understood economics, they wouldn’t be socialists. Friedrich Hayek By Dr. Jim Ferguson I have never been one to avoid a topic, but human sexuality – specifically gender identification – has become a taboo subject if you disagree with...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan Let’s say you are sitting at home and a stranger knocks on your door and hands you a piece of paper that says “Subpoena” on it. You might think, “Do I need a lawyer? Am I in trouble?” While it may seem intimidating, a subpoena is simply a legal...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Typically, when I write these articles, I try not to make them feel overly theological. I want them to be practical, relatable and applicable to everyday life. But this one may hit a little differently....
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I swore that Saturday morning would be the time I slept in and took the entire day easy. I hate it when I lie to myself like that. Amy had signed up to help our church, Beaver Ridge United Methodist, the church at the red light in Karns, distribute bags...