The Gentleman From Indiana: Ray J. Madden By Ray Hill Ray John Madden served in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1943 until 1977, a total of 34 years, representing the most solidly Democratic district in Indiana. A big, bluff man with a thick thatch of...
West defeats Powell, 30-18 By Ken Leinart Knoxville West High School’s 30-18 win at Powell accomplished more than capturing the Region 2-5A championship for head coach Lamar Brown. “A lot of people have doubted this team all year and criticized us, been criticized by...
Vesser and Hardin Valley dominate Class AAA field By Steve Williams Alexandra Vesser ran off and left the field in the Region 2 Class AAA girls cross country meet last week. In fact, her winning time was almost a minute and a half faster than the nearest competitor....
Beeler misses turn, but backtracks to win By Steve Williams Evan Beeler momentarily lost his lead when he bypassed the turn to the homestretch in the Region 2 Class AAA Cross Country Meet Wednesday at Victor Ashe Park. Fortunately, the Farragut senior realized he was...
Rev. Dr. Rocky Ramsey celebrates 40 years at Corryton Church Dr. Rocky Ramsey will complete his fortieth year as pastor of Corryton Church this week. Ramsey began his ministry on Halloween night 1984. Corryton has grown from a local church into an areawide...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley City Voters: Vote NO On Amendment 2 Those voting inside the City of Knoxville need to remember there is a very important referendum question at the end of the ballot for consideration. The city government is proposing to change...
Matthews has already turned CCS into a winner By Steve Williams Steve Matthews is in the process of putting Concord Christian high school football on the map. Going into Friday’s varsity road game against Chattanooga Grace Academy, the Lions had a 7-1 record,...
Bert H. Miller of Idaho By Ray Hill Numerous individuals have enjoyed very long congressional careers, serving decades in Washington. Bert H. Miller was not one of them. Aside from appointments to the United States Senate, which are frequently intended to be...
Gibson provides spark to lift Seymour to big win By David Klein The Seymour Eagles came out running the football with conviction Friday night at South-Doyle. Running back Ryan Gibson time and time again ran the ball up the middle and converted third downs. Gibson ran...
16th Annual Emerald Youth Legacy Dinner Honors Mary Slack By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com The Emerald Youth Foundation hosted its 16th annual Legacy Dinner on October 21 and honored Mary Slack with the prestigious 2024 Legacy Award. Slack has been involved...
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