by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
U.S. Calls For Ceasefire But Keeps Supporting War By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com On August 12, the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, issued a press statement commemorating the anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions. He said: “The...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Columnist, Mattingly
Look Carefully at the Field By Tom Mattingly There are all kinds of storylines within the expanse of the Neyland Stadium, far beyond wins, losses, and ties, summonsed as if by magic in the mind’s eye. It’s definitely an orange-tinted world. More than 70 years ago, the...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Columnist, Nagi
Money Always Talks at Tennessee By Mark Nagi It’s no secret that the world of collegiate athletics, which has been changing ever since the first time “amateurs” represented Old State U, has been undertaking a massive shift in recent years. NIL. Expanded Playoffs....
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Fear If we can’t win this election (2024), then elections are no longer winnable. Sean Davis of The Federalist Society By Dr. Jim Ferguson Despite living in a relatively sane and safe part of the United States, I nonetheless live in fear. I’m not worried about...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
Just the facts By Joe Rector I spend too much time watching the “news.” I watch those stations on the cable to catch up on what I’ve missed while mowing the yard, pulling weeds, or taking a dip in the pool. Yes, I admit that whenever I sit on the couch and activate...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Revisiting the small town of Niota A Day Away By Mike Steely Niota is one of those very little towns that you would never notice if it wasn’t for the fact that little incorporated place of about 777 people changed the U. S. Constitution in 1920. Located between...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | Public Notice
NON-RESIDENT Notice TO: ERICK JONAS DURON AVILA IN RE: LESNIA TIFFANY SANCHEZ POSADAS v. ERICK JONAS DURON AVILA 207850-3 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | The Daily Focus
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, August 19 and continuing through Saturday, August 24,...
by design | Aug 19, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Grants for Senior Centers and housing for low income on council agenda By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knoxville’s senior centers may get some attention from the city council tomorrow when the members hear a request from the Parks and Recreation...
by design | Aug 18, 2024 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Ramaswamy stumps for Sen. Blackburn in Knoxville On Thursday, Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned for U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) at a grassroots event in Knoxville. “It was an honor to welcome Vivek Ramaswamy back to Tennessee surrounded by hundreds of freedom...
