By Ray Hill From 1920 until his death in 1961, the most personally popular politician inside Tennessee’s First Congressional District was B. Carroll Reece. That can be attested to on a variety of fronts, not the least of which are the election returns from that...
Why does the Left want Open Borders?
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Just to make sure that I am fair and balanced, I read some of the left-wing press. It seems to think that the border crisis is some made up right wing fantasy concocted to keep the base inflamed. I wonder...
Biden, Democrats hurt middle class most
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com CNBC published a report at the end of the year that said middle- and lower-income people spent about $3500 more for the same products in 2021 that they had bought in 2020. This was from the highly-respected Penn Wharton...
Science, politics and football
If science can’t be questioned, it’s not science anymore — it’s propaganda. Aaron Rodgers By Dr. Jim Ferguson Shaking her head, a friend told me she could not understand the abject lunacy of the Democrats. “You mean the people who masquerade as Democrats,” I quipped....
Your Phone Calls in Jail Are Recorded
By Jedidiah McKeehan Let me say it right at the beginning: yes, your phone calls you make to and from jail are recorded. Yes, it is legal for law enforcement to do this. A few years back I was representing a criminal client on a drug case and the investigating office...
Adios 2021, welcome 2022!
By Ralphine Major The Christmas carols have been sung; Christmas presents unwrapped; Christmas tree decorations put away; and Christmas celebrations with family have been captured in digital pictures to enjoy. I pause to process the holiday timeline for 2021 and find...
Are you smarter than a high school student?
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Mark your calendar, put on your thinking cap, and tune into East Tennessee Public Service Television tonight for the start of the East Tennessee PBS Scholars’ Bowl. The popular academic tournament will be aired on PBS...
The Knoxville Focus for January 3, 2022
Step Back in Time with Fountain City Auction By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com 2021 was a record year for Fountain City Auction. And they will be kicking the new year off with a brand-new twist on an annual event. On Saturday, January 8, Fountain City Auction...
Publisher’s Positions
By Steve Hunley Merit Council Hearing... Finally? It may well be one of the seven wonders of the world or perhaps a sign of the coming apocalypse, but the Knox County Merit System Council has finally scheduled a hearing on Martha Dooley’s case. Readers will recall...
Knox County preps had a banner year in 2021
By Steve Williams Counting the boys’ decathlon and girls’ pentathlon, which are a part of track and field, did you know there are 26 athletic events governed by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association? And from the sport of bowling in January to the...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
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Karns LL teams are battling for state berth
By Steve Williams Karns is...
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The Knoxville Focus: Monday, August 13, 2012
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92 Boxes of Love
More than 20 volunteers...
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South-Doyle Delivers Shutout over Heritage
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
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Rosie’s World
Rosie Moore celebrated her...