Carlson calls out Kincannon By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com Last Wednesday night, Knoxville got some unexpected national publicity. Tucker Carlson hosts the highest rated talk show on cable television. In his broadcast, Carlson said, “The formerly...
Leadership Comes With Responsibility
By Steve Hunley When Daniel Herrera was elected Chairman of the Knox County Republican Party, it ushered in a new age. At least that was the inference. Emails from Herrera routinely herald the fact “This ain’t your grandfather’s Republican Party anymore.” That much...
Dr. Fauci? More like Dr. Fauxci
By John J. Duncan Jr. Dr. Anthony Fauci should not be regarded as some sort of God-like, heroic figure. In fact, the real hero is Sen. Rand Paul for having the courage to expose Dr. Fauci’s misinformation, wrong decisions, bad advice, and straight lies. Fauci somehow...
Carroll Reece: Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’ Part 11
By Ray Hill Carroll Reece, congressman from Tennessee’s First District for a decade, had been upset in the 1930 election by Oscar Byrd Lovette, the former district attorney for a few counties surrounding Greene County. Lovette’s victory had been highly improbable;...
HR 1 should be defeated even if you agree with it
By Dr. Harold A. Black In a previous column I wondered whether the forces that bind such a diverse collection of citizens could rend asunder causing states to secede or partition. The last state that was partitioned was with the unconstitutional creation of West...
Sweat hopes to have a career as a sports broadcaster
By Steve Williams A football injury caused Tommy Sweat to miss quite a bit of playing time in football and basketball his junior year, but it also may have opened another door for his future in the world of sports. Tommy is interested in becoming a sports broadcaster....
Tennessee’s Lynn Duncan
By Ralphine Major Our paths seldom cross, but I always enjoy hearing about her. When Jimmy Duncan was a Congressman in Washington representing the people of the Second District, I often told people that his wife, Lynn, was the one who managed the home front in...
The Wilderness Years
This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future! Adolf Hitler, 1935 By Dr. Jim Ferguson One of the most useful...
It just means more
By Tom Mattingly There’s nothing like a good grudge. Over the years, those sports fans living south of the Mason-Dixon line have perfected the art of never forgetting even the most minor slight. It’s a way of life in some locales. Historically, Tennessee has had its...
Three Central band students to play for UT’s Pride of the Southland
By Ken Lay Three Central High School senior band members will take their respective musical talents to Rocky Top this fall. Eli Ditmore, Thomas Hooper and Devin Hopson will attend the University of Tennessee and play in the Pride of the Southland Band. They...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
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Karns LL teams are battling for state berth
By Steve Williams Karns is...
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The Knoxville Focus: Monday, August 13, 2012
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92 Boxes of Love
More than 20 volunteers...
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South-Doyle Delivers Shutout over Heritage
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
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Rosie’s World
Rosie Moore celebrated her...