by design | Aug 1, 2016 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore In my little book “Daily Psalms and Prayers” on July 26, I read these words: I must go down to the seas again to the lonely sea and sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Aug 1, 2016 | Archives, Columnist, McKeehan, Uncategorized
By Jedidiah McKeehan Okay, so you have been pulled over by a police officer, probably late at night, and probably shortly after you’ve left an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages. The officer has already asked for your license, insurance information and...
by design | Aug 1, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher A few weeks ago, The Focus had an opportunity to spend a few minutes chatting with Interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas. We talked about the new school year, administrative appointments, and some announced and rumored changes in Central Office...
by design | Aug 1, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher It’s School Time in Tennessee! A hearty “Welcome back” to all of Knox County’s wonderful teachers and school administrators as you return to school this week! We wish you the very best for the 2016-2017 school year! Check The Focus often for news and...
by Ray Hill | Jul 31, 2016 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill More than a few historians rate Harold LeClair Ickes as the greatest Secretary of the Interior to serve in the Cabinet of any president. Certainly, he served the longest, more than thirteen years. Harold L. Ickes earned a reputation, one he carefully...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 31, 2016 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ralphine Major I looked at the leafy, green lily bush now wilted by summer’s stifling heat. I see leaves that have already fallen from trees and try to decide, is it still summer—or early fall? July brought a flurry of “Christmas in July” events including...
