Goodpasture’s offense too much for CAK By Bill Howard After its thrashing of Boyd-Buchanan in the first round of the TSSAA state playoffs on Nov. 6, Christian Academy of Knoxville not only had a perfect 11-0 record, it had yielded barely 11 points per game on defense. Its offense, meanwhile, had equally held its own, […]
These 12 Farragut High students signed national letters of intent in a ceremony at the school on National Signing Day Wednesday, Nov. 11. From left to right: Liam Allison (track), Lance Simpson (golf), Jordan Kanipe (softball), Cameron Young (softball), Tanner Kim (baseball), Jake Wurms (baseball), Angus Pence (baseball), Hunter Merrick (baseball), Hudson Seigler (baseball), Jordan Putvinski (equestrian), Macy Barnes (basketball) and Grant King (lacrosse).
Wednesday, Nov. 11, was the initial National Signing Day for Division I college basketball’s early period, which continues through Nov. 18. The initial signing day for all other Division I and II college sports, except football, also was Nov. 11 and continues through Aug. 1. Athletic directors at the following local high schools reported last […]
Eddie Mannis ‘ready to go to work’ in state house By Ken Lay Eddie Mannis has had very little time off recently and his hard work paid off Tuesday night. Mannis is headed to Nashville to represent District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Mannis defeated Democrat Virginia Couch and his victory culminates a […]
By Steve Hunley The 2020 election is history, at least here in Knox County, yet there are some interesting things to ponder in the vote totals. Who was the night’s biggest winner locally? My answer would be Tim Burchett. The freshman congressman did even better than he did two years ago when he was first […]
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The proposal to turn former East Towne Mall into an e-commerce distribution center received unanimous approval from the Knoxville City Council Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Lauren Rider and Vice Chair Gwen McKenzie moved for approval after hearing from the developer, the Knoxville Chamber and others. Community activists Kevin Murphy and […]
By Ray Hill William Anderson was a rare commodity in Tennessee: a military hero who was a liberal, representing a largely rural district. After commanding the submarine Nautilus and making the first successful run under the polar ice cap surrounding the North Pole, Bill Anderson came home to Tennessee and entered politics. From the very […]
By Steve Williams Hardin Valley Academy’s boys cross country team had already made a statement this season that it was the best team in Knoxville Interscholastic League history when it posted a perfect team score of 15 in the KIL meet. The impressive numbers the Hawks put up Thursday at the state meet in Hendersonville […]
Allen among nine new local coaches By Steve Williams Concord Christian School’s new head coach in girls’ basketball played on two TSSAA state championship teams and was a two-year team captain in college. Now Angel Allen is sharing her basketball knowledge and leadership qualities with the Lady Lions. The TSSAA’s first official practice day for […]
UNSUNG HEROES Eleven local high school football players receive special recognition By Steve Williams He’s a player who may or may not be a starter, but gives his all in every practice and every game. He’s a player who is willing to sacrifice and play any position to make his team better. He’s a player […]
By Steve Hunley Mayoral Blues Two years ago, Glenn Jacobs arrived on the political scene with the force of a hurricane. Facing two incumbent county commissioners, Brad Anders and Bob Thomas, Jacobs eked out a 23-vote win over Anders in the Republican primary to take the nomination. Jacobs winning was all the more remarkable when […]