by design | Jan 18, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Judge Kline kicks off election campaign By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com On Monday evening, a gathering of enthusiastic supporters filled the room for the campaign kickoff of Judge Andrea Kline at Calhoun’s on the River. Judge Kline proudly announced the launch...
by design | Jan 18, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Kentucky was not quite so solidly a Democratic state as many of its sister border and southern states; Republicans could periodically win statewide elections, but Democrats held a strong advantage in most state, local and federal elections in the Bluegrass...
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Wright’s 900th win along the way is a good by-product By Steve Williams Jody Wright is the state’s winningest active high school boys basketball coach, but he says that’s only a “by-product” of his position at Fulton. “That’s never been the goal.” Wright notched win...
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By Ken Lay Halls High School’s boys wrestling team found itself in familiar territory Thursday night. The road, to get to the District 3-AA Duals Championship, however, was a bit more difficult. But the Red Devils ended the evening as the district champions as they...
by design | Jan 18, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Knox County Election Commission Informative seminar will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 Register at www.knoxvotes.org Knoxville – What steps do I need to take to run for elected office? Why is the ballot ordered a certain way? How do Knox County...
by design | Jan 17, 2026 | The Daily Focus
In recognition of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation officially designating January 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor the life, legacy, and extraordinary contributions of Tennessee’s favorite daughter. “Dolly...
