Tucker Carlson A Courageous Journalist

Tucker Carlson A Courageous Journalist By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Those in the media who are not supporting Tucker Carlson’s release of the January 6th video tapes from inside the U.S. Capitol should be ashamed. Their silence has been deafening. In...

Biologicals

Our hearts remain restless until they rest in thee, Oh Lord. St. Augustine By Dr. Jim Ferguson Recently I told my wife, Becky, “I am no longer employable.” My regular readers know I am now retired from medical practice. In fact, I decided to let my medical license...

‘One of the best times I’ve had in sports’

‘One of the best times I’ve had in sports’ By Tom Mattingly When the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team won the SEC championship on March 6, 1967, in Starkville, Miss., Knoxville Journal sportswriter Ben Byrd gave the team a nickname, the “Fearless Five.”...

Spring Practice Underway for Vols

Spring Practice Underway for Vols By Mark Nagi The 2022 season is one that will be remembered by Tennessee Vols fans for decades to come.  They won 11 games, including the Orange Bowl over Clemson. The Vols beat Florida, LSU, and snapped a 15-year losing streak to...

It is Hard to Get Teachers to Court as Witnesses

It is Hard to Get Teachers to Court as Witnesses   By Jedidiah McKeehan Occasionally when I meet with individuals who are dealing with a custody aspect of a case, one of the things that comes up is things related to school, such as the child’s attendance, the...

Twin Delight

Twin Delight By Joe Rector Church, like all things, can sometimes be a bit boring. That’s when folks can be seen nodding off or fidgeting in their seats. With that said, I must say the Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church is as lively as any place come Sunday morning....