By Steve Williams Larry Roe didn’t score a lot of points, but the ones he did came at key times in Fulton’s Class AA state sectional win over Greeneville. They all came in the fourth period when last Monday night’s hard-fought contest at Fulton was decided. Roe hit a 3-point shot from the top of […]
By Alex Norman The past few weeks have been filled with off the field distractions for Tennessee’s football program. So actually getting back on the field for spring practice is a welcome change. Vols head coach Butch Jones met with the media on before the first practice in Monday, March 7th, and said that he […]
By Ralphine Major The professor’s timing is perfect! In the midst of a presidential election, the release of his book entitled “Presidential Character” is sure to spark enthusiasm for our nation’s highest office. Timothy D. Holder, Knoxville resident and Professor of History at Walters State, talks about the first six presidents of the United States […]
Enjoy a day of golf, fun, food and cash prizes at the Sammy Dale Breeden Memorial Golf Tournament – Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Gatlinburg Golf Course, Pigeon Forge, TN – hosted by Arrowmont board member, Margit Worsham. This tournament is in recognition of Sammy Dale Breeden who gave 50 years of service […]
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com More than 450 people turned out for the Neighborhood Awards and Networking Luncheon at the Knoxville Convention Center recently. The annual event featured exhibits from various city and county agencies, companies, and the presentation of the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award. David Gillette of Mechanicsville received the Good […]
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox is a large county, surrounded by Anderson, Union, Jefferson, Sevier, Blount, Loudon and Roane Counties. All of these neighboring jurisdictions contribute to Knox County, Knoxville and Farragut’s economy, society, and culture. Most of us know the major cities in these nearby counties but there are smaller places, incorporated or […]
By David Klein Teamwork and perseverance were among the lessons the South Doyle Jr. Pro 8 and Under Boys’ All-Stars Basketball Team learned in their march to second place in the Knox County 8 and Under Youth Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Knox Co. Parks and Recreation Department. “I think that’s the biggest thing they […]
By Ken Lay Carter Middle School eighth grader Jordan Heifner recently closed out a stellar middle school career. And when she did so, she was in elite company. A three-year middle school career, including her seventh and eighth-grade years starring for the Lady Hornets, ended with Heifner scoring 1,000 points. “It was a big honor,” […]
While caring for a loved one suffering from dementia, the caregiver may become overwhelmed, weary, isolated and unaware of local resources that are available for assistance with the continuum of health and mental deterioration that may occur. “Dementia: Ways for Family and Caregivers to Monitor and Cope” will be presented by Rebekah Wilson, MSW, on […]
Tasty Girl Scout Cookies are about to disappear for another year. The Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians’ sale ends March 20. But girls’ hard work is far from over. “Across the council, we’re still going strong with plenty of cookies to sell and lots of booths,” says Girl Scout Sarah Osucha. […]