The Knoxville Focus for September 26, 2016
McMillan Decides Not To Seek Board Chairmanship By Focus Staff…
Senator McKellar & The TVA
By Ray Hill Senator Kenneth D. McKellar’s reputation has suffered…
Hispanic Heritage Month underway
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Bueno Dias, y’all,” the minister said…
Betty’s Florist, The Flower Pot take it personally
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “We take it personally, just like…
Martin and Mavericks pull away for 71-43 win
By Steve Williams Sophomore quarterbacks Stanton Martin of Anderson County…
Gryphons enjoy their stay at district championships
By Ken Lay The L&N STEM Academy golf teams had…
The Knoxville Focus for September 19, 2016
Kroger Marketplace opens in Powell By Ken Lay The sounds…
Forum solicits suggestions on potential superintendent
By Ken Lay Interim Knox County Schools Superintendent Buzz Thomas…
‘Alfalfa Bill’ Governor William H. Murray of Oklahoma
By Ray Hill “A college boy cannot successfully go through…
Visiting the World Trade Center
By Mike Steely Did you know that it’s quicker to…
Neighborhood Council tours new Public Service Building
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Neighborhood Council met Wednesday…
Catholic impressive in win over Fulton
By Alex Norman Over the past few years Fulton and…
The Knoxville Focus for September 26, 2016
McMillan Decides Not To Seek Board Chairmanship By Focus Staff Mike McMillan has announced he will not continue to seek the…
September 25, 2016 • Read More
Senator McKellar & The TVA
By Ray Hill Senator Kenneth D. McKellar’s reputation has suffered through the years largely due to his feud with David E.…
September 25, 2016 • Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month underway
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Bueno Dias, y’all,” the minister said before leading the devotional during the kickoff of the Hora Latina-sponsored…
September 25, 2016 • Read More
Betty’s Florist, The Flower Pot take it personally
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “We take it personally, just like the flowers were coming from us,” says Emily Campen. She and…
September 25, 2016 • Read More
Martin and Mavericks pull away for 71-43 win
By Steve Williams Sophomore quarterbacks Stanton Martin of Anderson County and Clinton’s Luke Harrison play on the same AAU basketball team,…
September 25, 2016 • Read More
Gryphons enjoy their stay at district championships
By Ken Lay The L&N STEM Academy golf teams had a big day at last week’s District 2-A/AA Tournament at Ruggles…
September 25, 2016 • Read More
Three Knox County areas to receive additional mosquito spraying
Thursday
Sep. 29, 2016
Sep. 29, 2016
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in three areas of Knox County: Fourth Avenue, Fairmont Boulevard and Milligan Street. Following… Read More
Free Tech Assistance Offered at Oak Ridge Senior Center
Thursday
Sep. 29, 2016
Sep. 29, 2016
The Oak Ridge Senior Center will soon be offering free classes for area seniors to get assistance with personal electronic devices such as tablets, laptops and smart phones. There… Read More
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is October 2
Thursday
Sep. 29, 2016
Sep. 29, 2016
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held October 2 at World’s Fair Park, and will unite the community with a shared determination to help… Read More
Event kickoff of The Alzheimer’s Pansy Project benefiting The Pat Summitt Foundation.
Wednesday
Sep. 28, 2016
Sep. 28, 2016
For the fifth consecutive autumn, orange and purple pansies will dot the Knoxville area landscape to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, to honor patients and their families, and to serve… Read More
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, National Quartet Convention Ink Five-Year Contract Extension
Wednesday
Sep. 28, 2016
Sep. 28, 2016
Major gospel music event stays put through 2021 The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge and the National Quartet Convention have committed to a five-year contract extension that keeps the gospel… Read More
Free Prostate Cancer Screening, Sept. 29
Tuesday
Sep. 27, 2016
Sep. 27, 2016
September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and to honor this occasion, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Tennessee Men’s Health Network (TMHN), and CAC’s Office on Aging are hosting a free prostate cancer screening on… Read More
Powell Playhouse To Perform Comedy ‘1, 2, 3 And Flush’ October 6-8
Tuesday
Sep. 27, 2016
Sep. 27, 2016
Fun For All Ages As Escaped Convicts Hide in a Small Town in Disguise. Playwright To Be Special Guest If you’re looking for an evening of fun, the Powell Playhouse… Read More