Lisa Kitts, a dedicated nurse

By Ralphine Major I first met her over the phone.  Her sweet voice uttered those kind words.  “May I help you?” she asked.  That was the beginning of years-long admiration and friendship for Knoxville cardiologist Dr. Kyle McCoy’s nurse, Lisa Kitts.  Focus readers may...

Is this America?

By Joe Rector I thought that if we ever got past the coronavirus pandemic that the world would settle down. How wrong did that assumption turn out? I’ll ask you straight: Is this country strong enough to survive the constant problems that arise almost daily? States...

Where do I sit in a courtroom?

By Jedidiah McKeehan As an attorney, I occasionally forget some of the most basic things about going to court and being involved in a legal proceeding.  Most people have never had to go to court, or even had to contact an attorney, which is a good thing. One of the...

Legal and public notices for the week of June 8, 2020

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE   Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness due Cindy Bradley pursuant to a promissory note from Brian Sandefur and Stacy Sandefur dated January 9, 2014, as well as the occurrence of other defaults, all as...

Readers comment on Burlington renewal

By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When The Knoxville Focus began asking what’s been done and what’s needed to renovate the Burlington Community, comments came from various elected officials, candidates and the general public. Here are a few of the...