by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill During his time in office, Albert Cabell Ritchie was one of the best-known chief executives in the country. Twice, Ritchie was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. To this day, Albert C. Ritchie remains the longest-serving...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com On Monday, November 2, Emerald Academy was awarded $20,000 for its 3rd-grade reading achievement (59.6% ELA proficient). Dr. Tanna Nicely, Carson-Newman University Director of Leadership and former principal of South...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Christian Academy of Knoxville football coach Chad Speck might have seen his team earn a lopsided postseason victory in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-AA playoffs. But he was far from satisfied. “I don’t care what the scoreboard says. We...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Ken Lay Concord Christian School has had a historic season on the gridiron in 2026. The Lions, who notched a win at Halls during the regular season, won their first-ever playoff game Friday night as they ran past Fayette Academy, 49-21, Friday night at Farragut...
by design | Nov 7, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Marsha Blackburn Transition Committee Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn announced the members of her gubernatorial transition team, bringing together experienced leaders and trusted advisors to help prepare her administration for day one. “I’m delighted to...
by design | Nov 7, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from The Halls Republican Club The Halls Republican Club will meet Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, at the Boys and Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, 37918, just off East Emory Rd. As usual, there will be a Meet-and-Greet at 6:05 p.m. with snacks and fellowship, followed by the...
