Tennessee’s Athletics Comeback

Tennessee’s Athletics Comeback By Mark Nagi Wow… has this been fun or what! Tennessee’s football program is currently ranked in the top 10 in the country, something that hasn’t happened since 2016. The Vols also sit at 4-0 with 2 wins over ranked opponents, something...

Reaching for the stars

Reaching for the stars   By Tom Mattingly There are celebrations, and then there are celebrations. When Tennessee defeated Florida 34-32 on Dec. 1, 2001, in Gainesville, Fla., there was a tumultuous celebration, albeit hastily arranged, at Tom Black Track after...

Publisher’s Positions

Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley A Scary Night at the Zoo A story of two Kyles begins with the annual fundraiser for the Knoxville Zoo. Judge Kyle Hixson of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward were in attendance with...

I guess it depends on what you mean by ‘secure’

I guess it depends on what you mean by ‘secure’   By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Why do Hispanics cross the southern border in pairs? The signs say “no trespassing.” Florida governor DeSantis is sending illegals from Florida to...

Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy What if the border between Mexico and the United States was wide open, so that anyone could cross and live on the other side at will? One thing is certain: the distinction between Mexico and Texas would soon dissolve. Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford From...