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Why would any rational person be a socialist?

by design | Sep 12, 2021 | Black, Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Dr. Harold A. Black Why would any rational person be a socialist? They wouldn’t. Insanity is sometimes defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The definition fits socialism perfectly. Socialism if implemented always...

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss: Honoring his Service and Sacrifice

by design | Sep 12, 2021 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ralphine Major Usually, they are from other states, other cities, other communities and small towns. This time, the soldier was from here in Corryton, Tennessee. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss and 12 other brave Americans died on foreign soil. Each of these...

West defense leads Rebels to 31-14 win over Fulton

by design | Sep 12, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By David Klein The West Rebels shook off an inconsistent first half on offense and relied on their defense Friday night at Fulton to beat the Falcons 31-14 in a nonconference game. The state’s #1 ranked 5A team improved their record to 4-0 while the Fulton Falcons...

MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Compete Against LifeSouth Annual UT vs. UF Blood Collection Competition

by design | Sep 12, 2021 | The Daily Focus

WHO:           MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT:            Annual UT/MEDIC vs. UF/LifeSouth Competition WHEN:           September 13 – 17 WHERE:         MEDIC Donor Centers and Mobile Drives WHY:              MEDIC is celebrating football season and getting a...

The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc. Celebrates Carpetbag Theatre Day

by design | Sep 11, 2021 | The Daily Focus

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, opening night of Carpetbag’s production of “Red Summer,” Mayor Madeline Rogero named that day Carpetbag Theatre Day – a day to celebrate the 50 years of original work from this Legacy Black Theatre Organization.  With the...

9/11 memorial service to be held downtown, other memorials planned throughout the day

by design | Sep 10, 2021 | The Daily Focus

Mayor Indya Kincannon will observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks at several events and services across the City, including the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the City-County Building.   That ceremony will take place at the 9/11 Memorial on...
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