by design | Jul 13, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Register to Attend July 14th Meeting at Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse with Chris Battle Join us at Oakwood Lincoln Park Clubhouse at 916 Shamrock Ave, TN 37917 on Friday, July 14. The breakfast and networking from 7:45 to 8 a.m. The meeting begins at 8 and adjourns...
by design | Jul 12, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Legislation Aims to Protect U.S. Food Supply by Saving Pollinators Danielle Smith Tennessee is home to 350 species of bees and some of them are in trouble. Bees and other pollinators are on the decline across the country, and some members of Congress are proposing new...
by design | Jul 11, 2023 | The Daily Focus
70th Annual Karns Community Fair The 70th Annual Karns Community Fair will be held at Karns High School this Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Karns Community Fair is Tennessee’s longest-running community fair and is presented by Smithbilt Homes, All...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Black, Columnist
No more race-based admissions By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I found it interesting that the immediate reaction to the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in university admissions was to render dire predictions regarding...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Duncan
Elvis And I Sound Great Together By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Several months ago, the book I wrote about my career, “From Batboy to Congressman – Thirty Years in the U.S. House,” was one of the books featured in the Southern Festival of Books at the...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
It is time to stand up, step up and speak up; we have a country to save. General Michael T. Flynn By Dr. Jim Ferguson What a relief that “pride” month is over. I do not celebrate the exhibitionists and activists who have unfortunately become the face of the gay...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Steely
Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ play set for this weekend in Dayton A Day Away By Mike Steely If you haven’t planned anything for Friday and Saturday this week you may want to drive over to Dayton, Tennessee, and attend the Scopes Trial reenactment, “Destiny in Dayton.”...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Different kind of summer By Joe Rector This summer has been different. I shouldn’t call it summer because so far, we haven’t had anything approaching a typical summer day. During this time of year, I’ve undertaken some major projects. The jury is out on how they will...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, McKeehan
What Is Considered Income When Calculating Child Support? By Jedidiah McKeehan If you are not familiar with the concept of child support, let me give you a brief explanation. When parents are not married or residing together, child support is the amount paid from one...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Major
Countdown to Christmas By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com The bright lights of the July 4th fireworks were barely dimming as “Christmas in July” was ramping up. This midyear event is a visible reminder of how quickly the 2023 calendar year is moving on. As a...
