by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Black, Columnist
Wither the Country? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I’ve always been an optimist with regards to the country. Even though we sometimes make mistakes with whom we elect president, those mistakes seldom took us down a path that threatens...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Duncan
The So-Called Fiscal Responsibility Act Was Really Irresponsible By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com When I was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1988, Tennessee had six Democrats to three Republicans in the House, and both of our...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Mattingly
‘He doesn’t like to lose’ By Tom Mattingly Many times, during University of Tennessee basketball games at Stokely Center, there were often-heated confabs at the scorer’s table featuring the game officials, opposing coaches, official scorer Russ Bebb, and clock...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Nagi
Tennessee’s Achievements Worth Noting By Mark Nagi Any Tennessee fan can tell you that there was a long time when nothing seemed to go right. Coaching changes, NCAA investigations, heartbreaking losses… when you are staring into the abyss, you can’t see the brightness...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize. Voltaire By Dr. Jim Ferguson Seventy-nine years ago, on June 6, 1944, American and Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to free millions from tyranny. Today Main Street...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Major
2023 Gibbs High School Gathering By Ralphine Major Schools are out, and summer is underway! It is time for vacations—-cookouts—-and reunions! To all Gibbs High School Alumni—save the date for a multiclass reunion this year! Last year’s GHS reunion...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Banning knowledge By Joe Rector Let’s get this out front first: I spent my working years as a high school English teacher. It was a good job, and what made it a wonderful one was the interactions with high school students as I taught them grammar, writing, and...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Steely
Revisiting Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe A Day Away by Mike Steely My wife and I have been revisiting our memories of the Whistle Stop Cafe in Juliette, Georgia. The popular movie “Fried Green Tomatoes,” based on Fannie Flagg’s 1987 novel, was filmed...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Opportunities include setting up booth, donating or hosting backpack drive The Knoxville Area Urban League is seeking support for its 21st Shoes for School event from elected officials, business leaders and the community. Contributions, including booth participation,...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Public Notice
court notices PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY COURT SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY Wavy Jean Wooliver, Plaintiff, v. Estate of Mary Jane Wooliver, Dennis Patty, Melissa Webb, Phillip Jason Patty, Michael Patty Jr., Jessica Patty, Tara Beth Patty, Mary Joslyn...
