by design | Oct 29, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Carson-Newman hosts celebrated author and alumna Marianne Worthington for homecoming event JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – As part of its homecoming week festivities, Carson-Newman University will host author and 1984 alumna Marianne Worthington for its Henrietta Jenkins...
by design | Oct 28, 2022 | The Daily Focus
United Way of Greater Knoxville opens nominations for Change Awards Awards to recognize the transformative work of nonprofits in the region. Call for Nominations is open through October 31, 2022. United Way of Greater Knoxville is accepting nominations for a new,...
by design | Oct 27, 2022 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Division of Elections’ Official Election Hotline and Text to Report Voter Fraud System Available During Early Voting NASHVILLE, Tenn. – During early voting and on Election Day, Tennessee voters can utilize the Secretary of State’s convenient and secure...
by design | Oct 26, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Spirits Within Friday, October 28th, 2022 and Saturday, October 29th, 2022 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join us on October 28th and 29th from 6:30 – 9:00 for a special spooky tour! Learn all about funerary practices of the early 1800s, and if you’re lucky,...
by design | Oct 25, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Knox County to Host Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2nd annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat this Saturday, Oct. 29, at Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. This free community event gives...
by design | Oct 24, 2022 | Black, Columnist
Well, at least he’s not Trump! By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com That the Left overplays its hand seems to be universal. In this country, the majority of its citizens do not approve of the Biden Administration. Pushing gender identity and...
by design | Oct 24, 2022 | Columnist, Duncan
Democrats Have Started To Panic By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com In my Focus column of May 2, I said the GOP should not celebrate too early. I had heard former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and others say this was going to be a ‘wave” election...
by design | Oct 24, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
Who is the face of woke? Tim Allen By Dr. Jim Ferguson The last Democrat is no more. You may have heard that former Congresswoman and Army reservist Tulsi Gabbard has figured out that the Democrat party, now controlled by radical progressives, no longer exists. As a...
by design | Oct 24, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
Having fun By Joe Rector With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Hendon Hooker attempted to hand off the ball to Jabari Small. The running back thought Hooker would pull the ball and either throw or run it. The result was the ball lying on the ground until...
by design | Oct 24, 2022 | Columnist, Major
Autumn in East Tennessee By Ralphine Major It is a favorite season for many. Autumn brings with her many moments of simple beauty and pure enjoyment. Chilly mornings, warm days, and cool evenings. The smell of hot apple cider. Blue fall skies. Apple festivals and...