Hawks earn first state tourney berth By Steve Williams The Hardin Valley Academy boys’ golf team made history last week by qualifying for the TSSAA state tournament for the first time. Jake Sheffield, a senior and a gifted player throughout his high school career, led...
Richard Briggs kicks off re-election campaign By Ken Lay Senator Richard Briggs is seeking a fourth term in the Tennessee State Senate. He made it official on Sunday, Sept. 21, with a kickoff event at Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park. Briggs, who represents District 7 in...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Kincannon Losing Support For Proposed Sales Tax Increase The defection of City Councilman Andrew Roberto in abandoning Mayor Indya Kincannon’s bid to jack up the sales tax inside Knoxville is an indication he has finally figured...
Emerald Youth Foundation hosts Rick Barnes Classic By Ken Lay In a tradition that has come to signal the start of the University of Tennessee’s basketball season, head coach Rick Barnes made an appearance at the annual Rick Barnes Classic golf tournament, benefitting...
‘Big Ed’ Johnson of Colorado By Ray Hill For the better part of two decades, Edwin Carl Johnson dominated the politics of Colorado. A hulking man over six feet tall with a thick, shaggy head of hair, Johnson was fondly known as “Big Ed” to his many friends in the...
A look inside Ramsey House By Pete Gawda “The most costly and most admired building in Tennessee,” according to the 1800 federal census, is located east of Knoxville on Thorngrove Pike. Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey. Ramsey, who...
Catholic sweeps at picturesque Norris Dam Invitational By Steve Williams One of the biggest turnouts of cross country runners this season competed in the Norris Dam Invitational meet Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Norris Dam State Park in Lake City. “The Cherokee Classic...
City hosts community meeting on proposed EYF purchase By Ken Lay In what was promoted as a community meeting, the City of Knoxville hosted an event for residents to voice concerns over the proposed purchase of a portion of Chilhowee Park by the Emerald Youth...
Pure Evil By Steve Hunley The cold-blooded, premeditated and deliberate murder of Charlie Kirk is as horrific as it was heinous. The assassination of Kirk, a political activist, should send a chill down the spine of every American who believes in freedom of speech,...
Lady Bobcats sweep Gibbs to remain atop district standings By Ken Lay It has truly been one of the best seasons for Central High School’s volleyball team. And as the 2025 campaign enters its home stretch, the Lady Bobcats are perched alone atop the District 3-3A...
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