Laws In America Should Be Applied Equally For All By Steve Hunley As President-elect Donald Trump continues to make announcements about appointments to his Cabinet and other posts in his administration, it is abundantly clear things are different from his first term. ...
‘Sons of the Wild Jack Ass’ George H. Moses of New Hampshire By Ray Hill There was a time when George Higgins Moses was one of the most powerful members of the United States Senate. A partisan Republican with a tart tongue, Moses was thought to be the spokesman of...
West comes up short in double overtime loss By Steve Williams It went right down to the last play and an official’s decision. With West needing a touchdown in the second overtime period to tie the score, wide receiver Antwain Burdine got in the end zone, but had to...
Floyd’s Antique and Estate Sales to host Christmas Open House Saturday By Ken Lay A Powell business will celebrate Small Business Saturday by ushering in the Christmas season this weekend. Floyd’s Antiques and Estate Sales, which is located at 1900 W. Emory Road, will...
New sport is off to a fun and physical start By Steve Williams Girls’ flag football can be literally fast and furious. In a game on Nov. 18, a foul was not called, but a player on one team intentionally bumped an opponent after a play and tempers flared for a few...
City hotel-motel tax may increase to 4% By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In an effort to fund repairs for the city coliseum and other related facilities, the Knoxville City Council voted, on first reading, to up the hotel-motel occupancy tax from 3...
Trump Cabinet Selections Going Very Well By Steve Hunley President-elect Donald Trump is beginning to name those he intends to nominate for places in his second administration and the difference is already apparent. Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, has...
Neighbor upset about lack of safety on Highland Drive By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com An Inskip resident is frustrated with fruitless attempts to get sidewalks installed, slow down traffic and get some city help with police enforcement on Highland...
The Last of the Gray Wolves: James Bowler By Ray Hill I would be shocked if a single reader of this column, which draws some of the best-informed people on political history in many instances, has heard of James B. Bowler before. Yet he is notable for a few reasons,...
National Signing Day 2024 For many, National Signing Day is the culmination of a long recruiting journey! LOCAL COLLEGE SIGNEES According to athletic directors at high schools inside The Knoxville Focus’ coverage area, here’s a list of student-athletes who have signed...
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