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,...
by design | Feb 7, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
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...
by design | Feb 7, 2021 | The Daily Focus
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...
by design | Feb 5, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is partnering with the Tennessee Titans to remind Tennesseans that “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.” “Voice of the Titans” Mike Keith joined the THSO for a public service announcement. Click here to view the video:...
by design | Feb 4, 2021 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Knox County took a big step this week in the fight against COVID-19. Vaccinations in Knox County surpassed the total number of COVID-19 cases. Currently, more than 45,000 vaccinations have been administered, compared to the approximately 43,000 total cases since...