by Steve Hunley | Aug 24, 2014 | Archives, Columnist, Hunley
By Steve Hunley Some of you are surely tired of reading editorials about the Knox County School System. Heaven knows I’m tired of writing them, but the sad truth is you’re not going to get the in depth coverage anywhere else. That isn’t the way it should be, but for...
by design | Aug 24, 2014 | Archives
By Steve Williams Both defensive units played well enough to win in the high school football season opener between Austin-East and Grace Christian Academy. Grace’s just played a little better. The visiting Rams recorded a 14-0 shutout at A-E’s newly renovated George...
by Ray Hill | Aug 24, 2014 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill The story of Grace Moore is not at all political in nature and hopefully readers of this column will not be sorely disappointed. Miss Moore’s story is, however uniquely and quintessentially American. It is both an interesting story and certainly part of...
by design | Aug 24, 2014 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knoxville and Knox County have been commemorating 150 years of Civil War history this year. The Civil War spared most of the structures in Knoxville, but time and progress has covered over or destroyed important sites in our...
by design | Aug 24, 2014 | Archives
By Ken Lay Halls High School girls soccer coach Mike Horner was extremely pleased after his team won its season opener Tuesday night. Horner saw the Lady Devils pepper Sevier County’s defense with 21 shots in a 2-1 victory at Halls. The Lady Devils (1-0) won the match...
by design | Aug 19, 2014 | Knox County, News, The Daily Focus
Several newly-elected and re-elected Knox County officials will take the oath of office on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building. A reception with light refreshments will follow in the Small Assembly Room. The event is...
by design | Aug 18, 2014 | Public Notice
Estate of Cleve Francis Douglas, Jr. Docket Number 75240-2 Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of August, 2014, letters administration in respect of the Estate of Cleve Francis Douglas, Jr. who died June 5th, 2014, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and...
by design | Aug 18, 2014 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Where did this belief come from anyway? Some claim that this notion has no scientific basis, especially pertaining to deaths. The tendency to hold on to the three connection is strong in many areas of life. Why? People naturally seek patterns. One...
by design | Aug 18, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Most of the time I write because it gives me joy. I do have other hobbies, but writing helps me clarify my thoughts and feelings. I’ve often encouraged patients to organize their feelings and scattered thoughts by writing them down. Some people...
by design | Aug 18, 2014 | Columnist, Moore
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com The image warms my heart—a toddler interacting with a 96-year-old man. The WWII veteran’s face almost becomes a silhouette as his hat shields him from the summer sun. He is showing the little boy how to use the bubble gun...
