By Steve Williams Karns High’s softball program has a hill to climb in tough District 3-AAA, but a new and young head coach behind the task. He’s also one of Karns’ own. Haden Roberts, 24, is a 2012 Karns High graduate and played shortstop for former Beavers head...
The Knoxville Focus for March 19, 2018
Bob Thomas feels at home anywhere in Knox County By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Everywhere I visit in Knox County, the people always make me feel so welcome and right at home,” said Knox County mayoral candidate Bob Thomas Thursday. Thomas was addressing a...
Republicans Need Better Congressional Candidates
By Steve Hunley “All politics is local.” – Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, late Speaker of the House. As this is written, the special Congressional election in Pennsylvania is too close to call. It appears Democrat Conor Lamb may have won. The contest between...
Sheriff candidates answer questions
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Last Wednesday both candidates, Tom Spangler and Lee Tramel, spoke before the Fountain City Business and Professional Association and answered questions submitted by the membership and audience. Spangler and Tramel, both with many...
Old Time Congressman: Joe L. Evins of Tennessee
By Ray Hill Perhaps the best lesson for aspiring politicians is that fame and success are fleeting; despite whatever heights one might attain, once out of office, one usually receives little attention and it is not long before one is forgotten. How many Tennesseans...
Another comeback puts Falcons in Class AA finals
By Steve Williams Fulton continued its come-from-behind prowess to earn another appearance in the TSSAA state boys’ basketball tournament finals. Trailing by eight points at halftime, Coach Jody Wright’s Falcons caught up and then held on for a breath-taking 73-72...
Kids from Boys & Girls Clubs have a ball at Smokies Stadium
By Steve Williams The sky was blue and the sun bright. Had it not been for a brisk, cool wind, it would have been a perfect day for being on a ball field. Nevertheless, the kids on hand didn’t seem to mind the near-40 degree temperatures last Wednesday...
The Knoxville Focus for March 12, 2018
School Administration Moving to TVA Towers? By Mike Steely steelym@knofocus.com For some time TVA has been talking about doing something with its towers in Knoxville, either selling one or both or leasing them. The Knoxville Focus learned recently that TVA may...
Sanctuary From the Law and Reason
By Steve Hunley President Donald Trump’s Justice Department suing the State of California can come as no surprise to any rational person. A battle has been raging well before Trump’s election in 2016 over immigration policy in this country. California has for...
60 years and counting: Stevens Mortuary
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Service like it used to be” is more than a motto at Stevens Mortuary. As the Stevens family and their dedicated staff celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, they continue to adhere to the values and mission-of service that...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
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Karns LL teams are battling for state berth
By Steve Williams Karns is...
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The Knoxville Focus: Monday, August 13, 2012
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92 Boxes of Love
More than 20 volunteers...
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South-Doyle Delivers Shutout over Heritage
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
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Rosie’s World
Rosie Moore celebrated her...