By Steve Hunley Democrats Successes...Republicans Not So Much Local Democrats have sent out an email bragging about the results of the recent election. Among the accomplishments, they boast of are “flipping 7 precincts blue that Trump won in 2020.” The Democrats...
Changes to Zoning Appeals on agenda
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Currently, the Knox County Board of Appeals hears appeals of zoning decisions made by Knoxville-Knox County Planning and, occasionally, appeals of subdivision development plans. Under a proposed ordinance change...
The Fall of Congressman Clifford Davis, III
By Ray Hill Clifford Davis had served as the congressman from the congressional district which was comprised of Shelby County. Davis had long been an institution in Shelby County and his name had first been on the ballot in 1923. Cliff Davis had long been one of the...
‘All-Around’ fits TSD’s Willie Poplar perfectly
'All-Around’ fits TSD’s Willie Poplar perfectly Hall of Fame ceremony is Thursday night By Steve Williams Integration in the South in 1965 also included the deaf schools and Willie Poplar became the first Black to play football at Tennessee School for the Deaf that...
Jackson’s quickness too much to handle
Fulton tops A-E 41-22 in opener By Steve Williams You’ve heard about the football player who was so quick, he could flip off the light switch and jump in bed before the room got dark, right? Now Austin-East and Fulton fans know who that player is. Answer:...
Senator Massey selected to serve on the 2022-2023 NCSL Executive Committee
Senator Becky Massey (R-Knoxville) has been selected to serve on the 2022-2023 National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee. She was recently elected at the NCSL Legislative Summit in Denver, Colorado. NCSL is a respected bipartisan organization that...
The Knoxville Focus for August 15, 2022
Changes at Knox High Senior Living explained By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox High Senior Living, housed in the former Knoxville High School building, has some changes coming for residents there. The facility was promoted as luxury, independent...
Publisher’s Positions
By Steve Hunley Republicans Win in Spite of Herrera Daniel Herrera, who all but disappeared during the recent general election, has now taken a victory tour when appearing before the Karns Republican Club and the West Knox Republican Club. Herrera’s speeches can...
The Long road to being a head coach
Multiple state crowns earned along the way By Steve Williams Despite Grace Christian Academy winning only one of nine games in 2021, there’s no question Justin Long was ready for his first season as a high school head coach. His background was top-notch, having been...
The Fall of Congressman Clifford Davis, II
By Ray Hill Congressman Clifford Davis of Memphis had quite nearly been upset in the 1962 election by, of all things, a Republican. Davis had easily won the Democratic primary that same year, beating two opponents for the Democratic nomination. Yet there had...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
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Karns LL teams are battling for state berth
By Steve Williams Karns is...
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The Knoxville Focus: Monday, August 13, 2012
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92 Boxes of Love
More than 20 volunteers...
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South-Doyle Delivers Shutout over Heritage
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
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Rosie’s World
Rosie Moore celebrated her...