by Ray Hill | Nov 16, 2014 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill “Any jackass can kick down a barn, it takes a carpenter to build one.” So said Sam Rayburn of Texas. Completely bald, thickly built and one who never forgot his humble beginnings. Sam Rayburn was the looniest serving Speaker of the U. S. House of...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 16, 2014 | Archives, Major
By Ralphine Major “Heart to heart with God, surrounded by His capable hands, is a place of peace, rest and comfort for the weary.” This is one of many inspirational thoughts found in Knoxville native Lesa K. Smith’s “Love Letters to America.” The book is somewhat of...
by design | Nov 16, 2014 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com You may think of our state as mostly rural and producing mainly agriculture, beef, and country music. But the Volunteer State, and especially East Tennessee, has come of age in the 20th and 21st century to become a major...
by design | Nov 16, 2014 | Dan Andrews, The Daily Focus
I am offering a crowd source article. Sorry I can’t offer any money, but I can offer you a voice. The final copy must have the approval of my publisher and my editor. It will appear on this blog. I want to know what you think. This is open to everyone. I will only be...
by design | Nov 16, 2014 | Dan Andrews, News, The Daily Focus
The Rebels have a very loyal dedicated core. I have covered multiple games. But, I want to go further. A member of the Rebel community has made a very compelling discussion that maybe I am underestimating the passion of the fan base.Blowout games being part of the...
by design | Nov 15, 2014 | Archives
By Steve Williams The freezing temperatures didn’t bother Rob Black during the game. “I guess it was because of my adrenalin,” said the Fulton High head football coach, who started feeling the effects of the cold as he left the field and headed inside. The overall...
