By Steve Williams The setting for twin brothers Kalib and Liam Fortner’s college football signing was just right. With a tank right behind them, the two Central High standouts signed their national letter of intent Thursday to continue their academic and athletic careers at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The signing […]
Trump rally held at Knoxville Expo Center By Bill Howard On Monday night, some 500 vociferous supporters let it be known how badly they hope Donald Trump remains president. Republican state Sen. Mark Pody, who represents the state’s 17th district, organized the rally at the Expo Center. He’s done so at other locations across the […]
By Steve Hunley Is Christmas Coming Early? City Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie launched her reelection campaign for next year with an announcement in the Knoxville News-Sentinel she is sponsoring a resolution to spend $100 million dollars for a nebulous repayment of those folks who were displaced through the eminent domain exercised by the City of Knoxville […]
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The creation of a Knoxville-Knox County Sports Authority is on the city council agenda for Tuesday evening in a request from city administration. The Authority would cover financing and construction of the new stadium. Earlier last year Randy Boyd, owner of the Knoxville Smokies, announced plans to build a […]
By Ray Hill One of the responsibilities of the United States Senate as set out in the Constitution is that of advising and consenting to nominations made by the Executive Branch of the federal government. Between 1894 and 1968 – – – a span of seventy-four years – – – the United States Senate rejected […]
By Steve Williams JD Dunn didn’t return from Nashville with the Tennessee Titans’ Mr. Football award last week, but the Christian Academy of Knoxville junior running back is already aiming for a return trip in 2021. This year’s Division II Class AA Mr. Football award instead went to Dietrick Pennington of Evangelical Christian School […]
By Steve Williams At 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds, it was hard to miss David Hull on South-Doyle High’s offensive line. But it wasn’t just his size that drew a lot of attention. The Cherokees’ senior left tackle, a first-team selection on The Focus / Coaches’ 2020 All-Knox County squad, also stood out for his consistent […]
Madeline Rogero honored By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Former Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero was honored Friday by the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service in a virtual zoom presentation. The organization’s 27th annual Knoxville Award Luncheon lauded Rogero for repeatedly demonstrating care for the community and its residents. The luncheon recognizing deserving persons was different […]
By Steve Hunley Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi standing in front of her $24,000 refrigerator has never left my mind, especially when the economic policy of the Democratic Party is more Alexandria Ocasio Cortez than John F. Kennedy. Pelosi was showing off her collection of Jeni’s ice cream, which retails at $11.75 per pint. […]
By Steve Williams Kalib Fortner broke out on the prep football scene as a sophomore two years ago and capped the 2018 season by being selected the Most Valuable Player in Central’s Class 5A state championship win at the BlueCross Bowl in Cookeville. Over the next two seasons, the Bobcats’ outside linebacker continued to play […]