by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Duncan
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...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
No man is an island, entire of itself; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. John Donne By Dr. Jim Ferguson I didn’t know him, but my friend did. In fact, they worked together caring for patients. Any untimely death is a tragedy, but when it...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Major
Watermelon One of the Joys of Summer! By Ralphine Major They come in different shapes and sizes. Some are long; others are short and round. They may be very large, more medium in size, or very small. Many are light green in color and striped. Others may be a dark...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Ball Camp Elementary at a Different Time By Joe Rector Someone the other day asked several questions about Ball Camp Elementary School. Several people responded with answers and new topics of discussion. I put my “two cents” in on one of the questions. I graduated...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, McKeehan
Is It Actually Against the Law to Pay People to Vote for You? By Jedidiah McKeehan What would happen if someone running for public office simply said, “If you vote for me, I will pay each of you $5.00.” Would anything happen to that person? Is there any specific law...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Mattingly
Organized down to the last second By Tom Mattingly Traveling with the Tennessee football team meant trips to various venues, some exotic, some not. Someone once made a statement that was right on the money. “If you were early, you were on time. If you were on time,...
