by Steve Hunley | Feb 7, 2021 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Legislators Show Board Members A Paddle The Knox County Legislative delegation did a mighty interesting thing recently and folks ought to know about it. Every member of the legislative delegation – – – Senators Randy McNally, Becky...
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By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com After 43 years Garry Tener is retiring. The Broadway Carpets chief operations officer and Knoxville community activist is well known in the region and The Knoxville Focus asked him several questions. His responses may...
by Ray Hill | Feb 7, 2021 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill William Gannaway Brownlow was one of the most controversial figures in Tennessee history. “Parson” Brownlow was highly controversial during his own time and few figures ever relished the political battles he waged more than the man who was a pastor,...
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By Steve Williams When is the last time you heard of a quadruple double in basketball? One happened last week when Catherine Hendershott of First Baptist Academy scored 28 points and had 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals in a 72-33 win at Concord Christian School....
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By Ken Lay Bearden High School’s girls basketball team celebrated Senior Night, 2021 with a lopsided victory over William Blount Tuesday night. All three seniors made significant contributions in the win. The Lady Bulldogs routed the Lady Governors 80-17 and...
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The Knox County Legislative Delegation is now accepting resumes from interested individuals who may wish to serve on the Knox County Election Commission. The election commission is comprised of 5 people: 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Each individual serves a two-year...