by design | Jul 14, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Knox County Schools Knox County Schools is announcing its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The 2026-27 school year begins on Aug. 10, and families that...
by design | Jul 13, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
The price to pay for apathy in public affairs (elections) is to be ruled by evil men (Plato in “The Republic”) By Dr. Jim Ferguson Most know the story of the Trojan horse from Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” I have stood on the site of the ancient city of Troy...
by design | Jul 13, 2026 | Columnist, Steely
A Day Away By Mike Steely Sometimes a side trip during a journey to somewhere else ends up being more interesting than the final destination. In our many years of traveling on business and for pleasure, my wife and I have discovered some unexpected jewels of places...
by design | Jul 13, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I’m sitting at my desk and looking out at the backyard and into the field that is fenced behind. The place used to be cleaned up enough to see the concrete block barn that Mr. Roberts built. Now, a wide swath is overgrown with a thick, “junk” green hedge...
by design | Jul 13, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The 2026 World Cup is now complete. Well, technically, it’s not over just yet, but with the United States falling to Belgium 4-1 in the Round of 16, the casual sports fan will likely move on to preparations for the upcoming college and professional...
