By Ray Hill During his time, Alben W. Barkley was one of the most famous public officials in the country. Barkley was renowned for his oratory and could be depended upon to give a rousing speech just about anywhere, at any time and on most any topic. Barkley was the son of tenant farmers, born […]
By Bill Mynatt, Radio Voice of Powell Panther Football on AM 620 WRJZ PowellFootballRadioVoice@yahoo.com It was definitely a tale of two halves. In the first half, the visiting Tennessee High Vikings looked like the team that had pulled road upsets in the first and second rounds of the playoffs. In the second half, the home […]
By Sarah Baker bakers@knoxfocus.com On November 12-13, The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable presented its annual Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson Park. The free event included many activities such as infantry firing and drilling, a Civil War medical exhibit, ladies fashions, and an incredible stringed instrument performance by Conny Ottway and her students. Approximately 20, […]
Click here to view this week’s Focus online. Knox County Veterans Office expands services, outreach opportunities The Knox County Veterans Service Office is making it more convenient for veterans to get assistance by expanding its outreach to senior centers and partnering with faith-based organizations to more effectively reach veterans in Knox County. “The Veterans Service […]
By Focus Staff In this week’s Knoxville Focus poll, voters were asked, “President Obama advisor David Axlerod said, “The President won the election after pledging to raise taxes”. Do you believe Obama’s victory gives him a mandate to raise taxes?” Less than 25% of those surveyed thought President Obama’s reelection victory gave him a mandate […]
By Tasha Mahurin mahurint@knoxfocus.com “Kindness has won more people to the faith than stadium events and million dollar productions.” Those were the words of Jason Creech, Pastor of A Church Called Home. The church hosted its first service in the Halls Cinema on September 9 with 118 people in attendance. Although a new church […]
By Ray Hill When folks think in terms of Texas and Connally, the late Governor John Connally usually comes to mind, but there was another Connally who enjoyed a much longer political career: Thomas Terry Connally. Tom Connally was no relation to John Connally and during his time, was far better known. Tom Connally was […]
By Dan Andrews andrewsd@knoxfocus.com It has been slightly over a year since “Impact Wrestling” last came to Knoxville. Since that time the wrestling company has grown dramatically. With higher TV ratings, new talent, deeper story lines, and a worldwide tour schedule, the wrestling company is poised to return to Knoxville on November 16 with a greater […]
Powell advances on to the quarterfinals, will play host to Tennessee High on Friday By Bill Mynatt, Radio Voice of Powell Panther Football on AM 620 WRJZ PowellFootballRadioVoice@yahoo.com Last year it was a semifinal matchup that saw the Powell Panthers eliminate the West Rebels from the playoffs. While it happened in the second round on […]
Click here to view this week’s Focus online. Seymour Middle School Wins $150,000 Students, teachers and administrators at Seymour Middle School are $150,000 richer today after being named 2012 Champions and the grand prize winner in U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities campaign. The contest awards $150,000 to the school that garners the most […]