by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Gentlewoman From Ohio: Frances Payne Bolton By Ray Hill Frances Payne Bolton was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio. Mrs. Bolton was also the first congresswoman to be asked to serve as a delegate to the United Nations. The...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Black, Columnist
The Accidental Speaker and Other Thoughts By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com A recent article in The Washington Post was entitled “Mike Johnson, the Accidental Speaker, is among the most consequential.” I was wondering how Johnson is...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
Hillary Clinton And Left-Wing Want To Imprison Opponents By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Unfortunately, I have heard the bitter Hillary Clinton on two recent newscasts. On the first, she said it would be dangerous to re-elect Donald Trump as...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
Not enough road By Joe Rector A few weeks ago, I wrote about the progress of the new Schaad Road. I also wrote about the traffic that had been routed through our subdivision and onto back roads. Here’s an update on that story. Most motorists have been driving...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Regional History 101 for newcomers More Than A Day Away By Mike Steely If you are new to our area and a bit confused or puzzled by some of our places, names, or roads here are a few things you might like to know. Tazewell Pike doesn’t lead to Tazewell; it leads to...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Contrasts I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. Humorist Will Rogers By Dr. Jim Ferguson If you ever wondered why our country is such a mess, just consider the recent “catfight” in the House of Representatives between AOC, MTG and...
