The Merry Mortician: Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska By Ray Hill Kenneth Spicer Wherry is completely unknown to most readers today, but the Nebraskan was one of the better-known members of the United States Senate during his time. A superlative salesman, Wherry had...
West D-feats Walker Valley, 38-3 Title rematch with Page Patriots Friday By Steve Williams The West High Rebels make defensive football fun to watch. For their fans anyway. For the opposition, it may seem more like a nightmare. Coach Lamar Brown’s team...
THE FOCUS / COACHES’ 2023 ALL-KNOX COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM Brockwell and Barrett had special seasons By Steve Williams Gibbs running back Boone Brockwell was a touchdown maker and Webb wide receiver/ defensive back Markeis Barrett had a knack for catching the football on...
Decision to play golf pays off for Bolton By Steve Williams Drew Bolton grew up in a “baseball family,” but decided to take a different path in athletics after his 7th grade year at Gresham Middle School. It ended up being a great decision, as the Central High senior...
One-time baseball superstar shares his story with inner-city youth By Ken Lay Throughout his life, Darryl Strawberry has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But the former baseball star lived to tell about it. And early last week, Strawberry...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Anemic City Elections The City of Knoxville elections have come and gone and hardly anybody noticed it. The lack of interest on the part of city voters in the off-year is matched only by their conspicuous absence. The fact so...
Pond Gap is proud of its history By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The neighborhood of Pond Gap is located along Sutherland Avenue, between Marble City and Bearden. The residents there boast of their independence and unique history. Named for a...
Senatorial Bloodhound: Charles W. Tobey of New Hampshire By Ray Hill Almost certainly, hardly any reader will recall Charles William Tobey, but at one time he was a member of the first congressional committee to become a television sensation, which was headed by...
West beats Powell, 31-5, in rematch By Steve Williams While the regular season finale between Powell and West had been a classic, with the Rebels winning in overtime, the playoff quarterfinal rematch was a knockout. West used big plays on offense and a bruising...
'Coach Mac' steps down after 40 years By Steve Williams A 40-year coaching career doesn’t end easily and without contemplation. Jeff McMillan experienced such feelings last week when he stepped down as the head football coach at Fulton High. “At the end of every...
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