by design | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson There are many reasons I left traditional medicine. For more than four decades I cared for patients in my office and then, when necessary, followed them to the emergency room or the hospital. I have jokingly told patients I could take out their...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major They met in Michigan, though both couples were from Tennessee. Missionaries Howard and Joyce Nighbert Clark were on their first stateside assignment in 1986. The Clarks shared their need to have someone pastor their church when they took their next...
by Joe Rector | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I’m sometimes awed by the differences that exist in this world compared to the one that existed just ten years ago. That’s how long ago it has been since I retired from teaching. I swore when I left that I would never return, another instance where I’ve...
by Mike Steely | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Are you old enough to remember those gas stations that would not only come out and fill your car’s fuel tank but also wipe your windshield or check your tires? Things have changed but there are some of those “ghost” filling stations left. A day’s drive...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan You may have heard of the legal term “easement” and may even know that it is a term related to property. However, you may not know exactly what this term means. An easement is the ability and right to legally use and travel on someone else’s...
by Mark Nagi | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman It’s a shame that we rarely know that we are experiencing the good times until they are gone. But I have a secret for you. The good times for Tennessee’s men’s basketball program are right now. Back in 2015, then-Tennessee athletics director...
by Steve Williams | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams The excitement seems to be spilling over for the Tennessee men’s basketball team this season. And I can understand why. I don’t believe I ever have felt so confident about the Vols’ chances of winning every time they step on the hardwood....
by design | Jan 21, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Did you know that one of the best cameras you can own is in your smartphone? “The Best Camera May Be the One in Your Pocket” will be presented on Tuesday, January 29th at Roane State Oak Ridge Campus, City Room, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This program is...
by design | Jan 21, 2019 | Public Notice
Foreclosure notices NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 8, 2009, executed by ANGELA BLY, conveying certain real property therein...
by design | Jan 20, 2019 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Commissioners may decide who pays Pension Suit lawyers By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Commission meets in work session Tuesday to possibly decide which county department pays the $165,000 lawyer fees in the settlement of the suit against the Knox...
