by design | May 30, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
Former Knox County Criminal Court judge Richard Baumgartner, 66, reported to the work camp at Gilmer medium-security federal prison in Glenville, West Virginia earlier this week to begin serving a six month prison term for lying to federal investigators, following...
by design | May 29, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
Bruce Downsbrough the chief operating officer and executive vice president of the University of Tennessee Foundation will face federal child porn charges. He has been accused of downloading and possessing illegal material on a Dell Ultrabook laptop. The foundation...
by design | May 28, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
The Knox County Schools summer transfer window will begin on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 a.m. and conclude Friday, July 12, 2013 at 4 p.m. The summer transfer window is an opportunity for parents and/or legal guardians of students that meet the following criteria: 2013-14...
by design | May 28, 2013 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson “If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn’t thinking.” General George Patton One wonders if the General wasn’t prophetic. Apparently, the Major News Media, Attorney General Eric Holder, Hilary Clinton and President Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry...
by Ralphine Major | May 28, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major He became a graduate of Gibbs High School—eventually. Our father and others in his class had their education interrupted when they were drafted into the Army during the early 1940s. At that time, the school had only been in existence about 30...
by Joe Rector | May 28, 2013 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Last week was Pentecost Sunday. It’s that celebration for when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples and they spoke in the languages of all who were gathered. It’s also recognized as the birth of the church. During that time Peter addressed the...
by design | May 28, 2013 | Columnist
By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law According thefreedictionary.com, a “whistleblower is one who reveals wrongdoing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority.” Insider access and knowledge from employees have been essential tools...
by design | May 28, 2013 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore If you are a movie buff (like I am) you probably saw the movie “Baby Boom.” Diane Keaton is fired from a high-paying job because she acquired a “nanny” job accidently. She moves to New England and starts her own business that becomes so successful her...
by design | May 28, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
The following is a letter written by Knoxville City Councilman Nick Dellavolpe to Chick-fil-A executives on behalf of his constiuents regarding signage on Broadway in Fountain City… Mr. Cathy and Mr. Hensley, et al, This is my second letter to you. I drove by...
by design | May 27, 2013 | Dan Andrews, The Daily Focus
Just a friendly reminder that the Knoxville Focus is available now free and online at https://www.knoxfocus.com and will be delivered tomorrow to racks across Knox County.
