by design | Jan 3, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi A new year is upon us and the possibilities are endless. In life. In love. And certainly, in the world of sports. I got the crystal ball out of storage and will let you the good reader know what’s in store over the next 12 months. (Note: Some of these are...
by design | Jan 2, 2022 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Merit Council Hearing… Finally? It may well be one of the seven wonders of the world or perhaps a sign of the coming apocalypse, but the Knox County Merit System Council has finally scheduled a hearing on Martha Dooley’s case. Readers will...
by design | Jan 2, 2022 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill This column is written for my friend Alexander Waters and his family. I knew Alexander’s grandfather, John B. Waters, Jr. Mr. Waters was one of those young Republicans, like Jim Haslam, who helped elect Howard Baker, Tennessee’s first popularly elected...
by design | Jan 2, 2022 | Black, Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Happy New Year. Joe Biden just punted on COVID. After campaigning blaming Donald Trump for every death and stating that only he could fix the problem, he has now given up. The COVID deaths on his watch...
by design | Jan 2, 2022 | Columnist, McKeehan, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Jedidiah McKeehan From time to time I will be reviewing a document with a client and they will stop me and say something like, “Whoa, whoa, whoa, what is this part called prayers? What is that about?” With a chuckle I will explain to them that the “prayers” part of...
by design | Jan 2, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Dr. Jim Ferguson It is no secret that I love Christmas music. So, when I read that Christmas music makes some people sad, I said humbug. I find political correctness and woke perspectives ridiculous. I’m sorry, but this professed sadness over Christmas music is...
