by design | Nov 11, 2024 | Columnist, McKeehan
Being Under Oath Does Not Make People Tell the Truth By Jedidiah McKeehan Sometimes I end up representing clients who are very nice, honest, and have a completely naïve view of the world. I will say something to them like, “How are we going to prove that he...
by design | Nov 11, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
Thank Goodness By Joe Rector Thank goodness the 2024 election is finally over. Many people are celebrating the triumph of their favorite candidate. Others are in a grumpier mood because the person they backed lost. I personally am just glad the whole thing is over....
by design | Nov 11, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Revisiting the Storybook Trails A Day Away By Mike Steely A few years ago, my wife and I discovered the Storybook Trails while visiting the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park east of Greeneville. It was a surprise and we walked the trail, stopping now and then to...
by design | Nov 11, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Consequences To God be the glory, great things He hath done… Fanny Crosby By Dr. Jim Ferguson In the 14 years I’ve been writing for The Focus, I’ve never discarded an essay and started over. I often write on my iPhone because it’s always with me, and polishing an...
by design | Nov 10, 2024 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Biggest Election Loser: Mainstream Media “I’m interpreting the results tonight as the revenge of the working-class American, the anonymous American who has been crushed, insulted, condescended to,” he said. “They’re not garbage. They’re not Nazis. They’re just regular...
by design | Nov 10, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Gentleman From Ohio: Martin L. Sweeney By Ray Hill Martin L. Sweeney may not have served as long as many of his colleagues in the House of Representatives, but folks knew he was there when he was a member. For twelve years, Sweeney represented a district in...
