by design | Jan 21, 2024 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Adam Thompson running for District 8 Commission Seat By Ken Lay Adam Thompson is running for Knox County Commission. He’s thought of throwing his hat in the ring in the past. But now, he said that the time is right to run for office. “I’ve contemplated running before,...
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 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Coaches’ memories of ‘Snowball’ Days By Steve Williams There were no basketballs bouncing or bowling balls rolling last week. Wrestling, where no ball is needed, had been halted too by the deep snowfall that many Knox County residents woke up to on the Martin Luther...
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 21, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Homegrown Gibbs OC earns TnFCA state award Tyler Kitts: ‘It’s a humbling honor’ By Steve Williams Tyler Kitts may be the head football coach at Gibbs High School someday. At age 37, he is putting together quite a resume. He has been coaching at Gibbs for 15...
by design | Jan 21, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Karns bowler leads local girls into state individual tourney Lady Hornets to face Dickson County By Steve Williams Karns High’s Abigail Dalton posted the top Division I girls’ individual qualifying score among Knox County bowlers this season and will compete Wednesday...