Knoxville Catholic Wins State

  By Mark Nagi The Knoxville Catholic Lady Irish and Briarcrest Christian Saints girls’ volleyball teams know each other very well. October meetings in Murfreesboro have become a regular occurrence. Unfortunately for the Lady Irish, the Saints have had the upper...

Karns knocks off Oak Ridge 42-35

By Mark Nagi The Karns Beavers have taken strides forward this season... And they aren’t done yet. On Thursday, October 14, Karns got a huge performance out of running back Desean Bishop and beat Oak Ridge 42-35. It was their first win over the Wildcats since 1985....

Is Inflation Temporary?

Is Inflation Temporary?

By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com I am often asked if the current inflation is permanent or transitory. The answer is “it depends.” The administration has tried to convince us that inflation is transitory. The Fed concurred. Nonetheless, the concern on the...

Market Square

By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com A huge market house filled with vendors selling baked goods, fish, meats, and other items once anchored one side of Market Street in downtown Knoxville. Lawson McGhee Library was located on the hill across the street....

Leaders and Followers

Leaders and Followers

“The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.” ― William F. Buckley Jr. By Dr. Jim Ferguson Are you an Indian or a chief? I thought about this on Columbus Day which is also listed as Indigenous People’s Day on my iPhone calendar. I think...