by design | May 15, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
Democracy doesn’t die in darkness. Democracy dies in a cubicle [of the Deep State]. Tarren Bragdon (CEO at the Foundation for Government Accountability) By Dr. Jim Ferguson Eight years ago I was given a death sentence. But after three operations in one year,...
by design | May 15, 2023 | Columnist, Nagi
Thank You, Taylor Swift By Mark Nagi Loyal readers of my columns/articles… please know that I’m not becoming an entertainment writer. Yes, a few weeks ago I told you all about my journey to Oxford with my oldest daughter for the Morgan Wallen concert that never...
by design | May 15, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I received a friend request the other day. I recognized the name but wasn’t sure if the request came from the person or was a way for some hacker to enter my account. So, I wrote to the person and asked him a question. He was unable to give me the answer...
by design | May 15, 2023 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com “And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no...
by design | May 15, 2023 | Columnist, Mattingly
Fun and games on the road with the Volunteers By Tom Mattingly The stadiums where the Vols play are ancient and creaking, built in sections over the years, designed for football and nothing else. There are the echoes of Bob Neyland at Tennessee, Wallace Wade and Bear...
by design | May 15, 2023 | Public Notice
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.knoxfocus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FY-24-Proposed-Budget-Knox-County.pdf” title=”FY 24 Proposed Budget – Knox County”] NOTICE It is your right to appeal the value of your property yearly. If you wish to...
by design | May 15, 2023 | The Daily Focus
International stand up comedy sensation, Myq Kaplan will headline at the Hip To Be Square Comedy Club @ The Square Room on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 2023. There are two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on both days. The Square Room is located at 4 Market...
by design | May 14, 2023 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
‘Time is Now’ for Emerald Youth By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com The May 5 Emerald Youth Foundation prayer and fundraising breakfast was a huge success, with almost 2,000 attendees at the Knoxville Expo Center. The event highlighted the foundation’s inspiring...
by design | May 14, 2023 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Knox County Doesn’t Need A Tax Increase With little fanfare, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has released his proposed budget, which reaches $1 billion. It’s an increase of $90 million more than last year’s budget, without a tax increase. The budget...
by design | May 14, 2023 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The neighborhood of South Woodlawn is bounded, roughly, by East Moody Avenue and Chapman Highway, with the Urban Wilderness next door. It’s one of Knoxville’s most active and involved areas and a very influential area...
