Much Has Changed Since ‘Andy Of Mayberry Days’

Much Has Changed Since ‘Andy Of Mayberry Days’ By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Last week I wrote about how so many things had changed since I grew up in “Andy of Mayberry Days” in the 50s and early 60s. A few of the many examples I gave were that families...

There have been many changes since the 50s and 60s

There have been many changes since the 50s and 60s By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com   The publication date of this issue of The Focus is three days after my 76th birthday on July 21. I find it hard to believe that I am this old, but I also feel blessed...

Random Thoughts On Current Events

Random Thoughts On Current Events By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Since all the Democrats in the Tennessee Legislature voted against a bill to prohibit children from attending sexually suggestive drag queen shows, I hope some of them saw the video of the...

Elvis And I Sound Great Together

Elvis And I Sound Great Together By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Several months ago, the book I wrote about my career, “From Batboy to Congressman – Thirty Years in the U.S. House,” was one of the books featured in the Southern Festival of Books at the...

Dr. Fred Hurst: One Of Tennessee’s Best

Dr. Fred Hurst: One Of Tennessee’s Best By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com East Tennessee is filled with wonderful people, and one of the very best is a man who has helped take care of me for many years, Dr. Fred Hurst. I cannot find words to adequately...