Huge development on West Blount approved by city council By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In a split vote, the Knoxville City Council denied the appeal on a Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of a huge apartment building proposed for 451 West Blount...
Vowell leads ET All-Stars past Knox County, 21-14 By Steve Williams After two football games between the East Tennessee and Knox County All-Stars in the Rivalry Showcase of seniors, things are all even on the scoreboard. Knox County won by seven points (20-13) in the...
Pastor Lynch returns to heart of Marbledale By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Marbledale Baptist Church, the church with a heart in the heart of Marbledale, has recently welcomed its new pastor, Charles “Charlie” Lynch. Marbledale Baptist is Pastor Lynch’s...
By Steve Hunley Another Example of Kincannon’s Tax and Spend Administration Deputy Mayor Stephanie Welch made the announcement last June she was leaving Knoxville to return to Maine in order to be closer to family. After having served briefly as a member of the...
Cheers and Titans’ award come West Rebels’ way By Steve Williams The good feeling that comes with being a state champion continued the afternoon after West rolled past Page 47-13 in the Class 5A title game and on into last week. The Rebels were in the Rocky Hill...
‘Big Bill’ Thompson of Chicago By Ray Hill William Hale Thompson enjoyed a long political career in a city known for its corruption. “Big Bill” Thompson was the last Republican to be elected mayor of Chicago. A modern political showman without being burdened with...
Challenge, second half surge net road victory for Lady Bobcats By Ken Lay With her team facing a six-point halftime deficit, Karns High School girls basketball coach Lauren Trent issued a challenge. “I told (the team) that we could fold or we could go out and win the...
Jackson and Bishop are Mr. Football honorees By Steve Williams Knoxville had two players to win the prestigious Tennessee Titans’ 2022 Mr. Football award last week, with Fulton quarterback Marcellus Jackson the Class 4A recipient and Karns running back De’Sean Bishop...
Wreaths Across America events planned for December 17 By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Each year Knox County’s three veterans cemeteries take part in Wreaths Across America when hundreds of local veterans, their families, and involved citizens...
Lynne Fugate Kicks Off Campaign at Posh Reception By Steve Hunley Former media maven Cynthia Moxley has recorded every single last tittle and jot of Lynne Fugate’s reception on her Blue Streak blog in opening her campaign for reelection to the Knoxville City Council. ...
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