by Jedidiah McKeehan | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan If someone is drinking alcohol at a bar or restaurant and they become intoxicated and then go out and cause injuries or death to someone (usually by means of a car accident) can the place that served them the alcohol be held responsible for the...
by design | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Valentine’s Day is over and enjoyed by millions of people showing their love for others. February still remains the “heart” month because of its close connection with that amorous holiday. That heart that we celebrate each year is becoming more...
by Joe Rector | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I admit it; I have a propensity to talk and talk. It’s not that the sound of my voice is pleasing nor is it that I have words of wisdom for the ages. No, I most often talk too much when I’m bored or nervous. In either situation, yapping like a dog...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The writing on the name tags does not show, but the silhouettes on the tags bear resemblance to the former presidents whose birthdays we celebrate in February. Years ago, our mother usually baked a cherry pie on February 22 for Washington’s birthday...
by Mark Nagi | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman Back on November 12th, Tennessee fired Butch Jones as its head football coach. Since then the Vols had seemingly hired a coach (Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano), only to see a fan revolt squelch that move. They offered the...
by design | Feb 19, 2018 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson The flu continues to rage, and the spittle keeps flying. You may find this a disgusting statement, but I assure you it is a valid observation. Years ago I watched two friends talking in front of a window as the morning sun streamed in. Just as...
by design | Feb 19, 2018 | Public Notice
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY WHEREAS, April R. Hinchey executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s),...
by design | Feb 19, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Neighborhood leaders, supporters and residents who want to learn more about the value of strong neighborhoods are invited to The Neighborhood Conference, being held Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott, 501 E. Hill Ave. Admission is free, but...
by design | Feb 18, 2018 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
School board votes NO on Leadership Academy By Anne Primm The final vote was taken Wednesday at the Knox County Board of Education meeting and it was decided that Knox County schools would no longer participate in the Leadership Academy at the University of Tennessee....
by Steve Hunley | Feb 18, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Knox County Law Director Bud Armstrong has released his findings in an ethics complaint filed by perennial political candidate Bo Bennett. Armstrong’s findings are set out in clear and direct language and leaves Bo Bennett with little or nothing to...
