by design | Mar 21, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson We’ve been conditioned to think that only politicians can solve our problems. But at some point, maybe we will wake up and recognize that it was the politicians who created our problems. Ben Carson I am a science-based guy. In my day, medical...
by design | Mar 21, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Nothing in my high school career was better than chorus. Milton Nelson chose his group with care, and to be in the class was an honor. My freshman year was spent in band, but playing the trumpet just didn’t offer that much fun, especially to a...
by design | Mar 21, 2022 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major They were lifelong members of the Gibbs Community. For many years, Clark and Ollie Drummer were also active members of Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church. When our family moved into the neighborhood many years ago, Ollie and Clark would often...
by design | Mar 21, 2022 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely If you are a history buff you might enjoy a day trip into Kentucky to the little town of Manchester. The town is special in many different ways. It’s not just the county seat of Clay County but Manchester was once, long ago, along the old Warrior’s Path...
by design | Mar 21, 2022 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com My late wife, Lynn, used to tell me and occasionally would tell others that I still live in Andy of Mayberry days because I didn’t change. Although once she did say that it was probably good for our marriage that I usually...
