by design | May 28, 2024 | Black, Columnist
The Accidental Speaker and Other Thoughts By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com A recent article in The Washington Post was entitled “Mike Johnson, the Accidental Speaker, is among the most consequential.” I was wondering how Johnson is...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
Hillary Clinton And Left-Wing Want To Imprison Opponents By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Unfortunately, I have heard the bitter Hillary Clinton on two recent newscasts. On the first, she said it would be dangerous to re-elect Donald Trump as...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
Not enough road By Joe Rector A few weeks ago, I wrote about the progress of the new Schaad Road. I also wrote about the traffic that had been routed through our subdivision and onto back roads. Here’s an update on that story. Most motorists have been driving...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Regional History 101 for newcomers More Than A Day Away By Mike Steely If you are new to our area and a bit confused or puzzled by some of our places, names, or roads here are a few things you might like to know. Tazewell Pike doesn’t lead to Tazewell; it leads to...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Contrasts I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. Humorist Will Rogers By Dr. Jim Ferguson If you ever wondered why our country is such a mess, just consider the recent “catfight” in the House of Representatives between AOC, MTG and...
