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The Knoxville Focus for August 17, 2020

by design | Aug 16, 2020 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

Pressure? New Central head coach says he’s excited By Steve Williams The season opener is days away and his feelings could change as kickoff time nears Friday night. After all, Central’s football team has won back-to-back Class 5A state championships and it will be...

Airplane Filling Station history to be presented at Powell Celebration

by design | Aug 16, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Ever wonder about the airplane filling station on Clinton Highway? When was it was built and why? What is the future for the iconic historic structure? The 2020 Powell Station Celebration is set for Saturday, August...

Rebels look to skill players to take them further

by design | Aug 16, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Williams West High got so close last season. If not for a 10-0 loss at Central in the Class 5A semifinals, it could very well have been the Rebels celebrating a state championship in Cookeville instead of the Bobcats. “It was a great season,” said Coach Lamar...

Local girls soccer teams take the field this week

by design | Aug 16, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Ken Lay After much speculation and waiting due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 high school girls soccer season is finally here and all of the area’s top teams will begin playing games this week. Just what the new season will look like remains a...

Gov. Lee Announces Expanded Small Business Relief; New Relief Programs for Agriculture, Tourism, and Workforce Development

by design | Aug 16, 2020 | The Daily Focus

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced on Friday new and expanded financial relief programs for small businesses, agribusinesses, displaced workers, and the tourism industry through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund...
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