by design | Dec 28, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Ordinarily I don’t care for end of the year reviews. To me they imply torpid journalism. But, I’m not a journalist; I’m a columnist. So here’s a look at the present instead of the past. Actually, a “year in review” might not be too bad if full of...
by design | Dec 28, 2015 | Public Notice
foreclosure notices NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has oc-curred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2001, executed by BRENDA GASKIN-RILEY, conveying certain real...
by design | Dec 27, 2015 | Archived Editions, Archives
Knox County Commission votes ‘NO’ on McIntyre Contract By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Commission shot a cannon across the bow of the school board Monday afternoon, voting 9-2 against the Knox County Board of Education’s contract extention with...
by design | Dec 27, 2015 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com If you love collecting advertising items, be it large TEXACO signs or small kids’ pedal toys, you’ll want to attend the largest auction of its kind at the Fountain City Auction this Saturday, January 2. The fun begins at noon...
by Ray Hill | Dec 27, 2015 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill Harry Truman’s miraculous campaign for president in 1948 has become part of American political lore. Just about every American who can see has seen the famous picture of a beaming Truman holding up a copy of the Chicago Tribune with the headline blaring...
by design | Dec 27, 2015 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The past twelve months have seen many changes in Knox County and yet some things remain the same. The Knoxville Mayor and City Council were re-elected and county commissioners and other officials turned in their petitions for the...
by design | Dec 27, 2015 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The recent swearing in of Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, four councilmen and the city judge drew a standing-room only crowd to the City-County Building on the morning of December 19. Rogero, who captured the second term with only...
by design | Dec 21, 2015 | News, The Daily Focus
No Lane Closures on Interstates and State Routes from December 23 to January 4 NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure...
by Mark Nagi | Dec 21, 2015 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman Welcome to the four million dollar club, Butch Jones! Last week Tennessee announced that the Vols football coach was receiving a $500,000 raise, bringing his total compensation up to $4.1 million per season. Jones is under contract through the 2020...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 21, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “It was a goal,” he said of the three words: “Home for Christmas.” The very thought of getting home in time for Christmas kept hope alive. Hope was important for someone thousands of miles from home. It was especially important for someone trying...
