Halls’ Unified Cheer team is the state champion By Steve Williams Halls High School has a new state champion. Its unified cheer team took first place at the TSSAA State Cheerleading and Dance tournament that was held in Knoxville Nov. 6 and 7. With this state title...
The Gentleman From Iowa: George A. Wilson By Ray Hill George A. Wilson served as both governor of Iowa and U.S. senator from the Hawkeye State. Wilson embodied the sturdy Midwestern stock from which he came. George Allison Wilson was described by TIME magazine as “a...
For many, National Signing Day is the culmination of a long recruiting journey! LOCAL COLLEGE SIGNEES According to athletic directors at high schools in The Knoxville Focus’ coverage area, here’s a list of student-athletes who signed on National Signing Day (Nov. 12)...
Lethgo, defense help Red Devils advance to quarterfinals By Ken Lay For the first time since 1996, Halls High School has reached the quarterfinals of the TSSAA state playoffs And as a reward, the Red Devils will get a rematch with Central this week. Halls (7-4) posted...
Women’s Suffrage Museum to be a national landmark By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When the two buildings are combined, the result will become a national landmark for the Women’s Suffrage movement, drawing visitors to downtown Knoxville. The Suffrage...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley The City Election: Mayor Kincannon The Big Loser The results of the City of Knoxville elections were about what most expected. The most interesting aspect of the election was the referendum on increasing the sales tax. That...
Rams run past St. George’s in weather-shortened first-round playoff game By Ken Lay Whenever Grace Christian Academy’s football team prevails in a playoff game, coach Justin Price wants the Rams to relish the victory. “We work so hard and anytime our kids win a...
The Governor: Elbert Carvel of Delaware By Ray Hill At six feet and six inches, Elbert N. “Bert” Carvel was impossible to miss. For a quarter of a century, Carvel was a political force to be reckoned with inside the First State. Carvel’s success in business - - - he...
Special Knox County Veterans Luncheon scheduled for January By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com At-large Commissioner Larsen Jay announced recently that a free Veterans Luncheon is planned for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Bridgewater Place. The...
Falcons are already a work in progress By Steve Williams For years, Fulton basketball coach Jody Wright had to give up half of his team so they could get ready and play in the football playoffs. That wasn’t the case this season as the Falcons fell short of qualifying...
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
By Steve Williams Karns is...
Click here to view this...
More than 20 volunteers...
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
Rosie Moore celebrated her...