by design | Jan 22, 2024 | Columnist, Mattingly
A true All-American football player By Tom Mattingly When I once wrote a column asking Vol fans to name the legendary figures over the course of Tennessee football history, someone wrote in and nominated George Cafego, the Vol tailback from 1937-39 and assistant coach...
by design | Jan 22, 2024 | Columnist, Nagi
Jack Alley ready for Air Force By Mark Nagi It was a tough season overall for the Farragut Admirals, as they finished the regular season a win shy of the playoffs. One of the real bright spots for the Ads was senior linebacker Jack Alley, who finished with 132...
by design | Jan 21, 2024 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Idiotocracy: The Beat Goes On I appreciate all the many comments received from readers of last week’s editorial about our new “Idiotocracy.” We may begin a new regular feature whenever some idiot reaches new heights of idiocy. ...
by design | Jan 21, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Appointing a Senator: John D. Hoblitzell Jr. of West Virginia By Ray Hill The process for replacing congressmen and U.S. senators is quite different. When a congressman resigns or dies in office, that vacancy must be filled by calling a special election. When a...
by design | Jan 15, 2024 | Black, Columnist
Are mortgage lenders discriminating against minority borrowers? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com CNN ran a story that harkened back to the good old days. It was about Navy Federal Credit Union’s rejecting over half of its mortgage...
by design | Jan 15, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
Where Have All The Democrats Gone? By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com My political prediction: As I write this week’s column, the Iowa Caucuses are five days away. Even with far less money than the other candidates, the surprise of the night will be Vivek...