Tate packs career full of memories into one season
By Steve Williams Jack Tate is not leaving Bearden High School. That’s the good news. Before this season began, Tate did announce he would be stepping aside as the Bulldogs…
Jack is Back
By Sarah Baker A “boot load” of fans turned out for the Jack’s Back Party at Cotton Eyed Joe on Thursday, May 17. Jack Ryan was a live wire electrifying…
Latest Poll Shows Strong Support for Buchett’s Budget
By Focus Staff The latest Knoxville Focus poll shows Knox Countians overwhelmingly favor Mayor Tim Burchett’s budget. Almost 400 Knox Countians were asked the question, “Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett…
The Senator’s Secretary: D. W. McKellar
By Ray Hill Tennessee’s longest serving United States Senator, Kenneth D. McKellar, employed several secretaries during his thirty-six years as a member of the nation’s upper chamber. For sixteen…
Seymour holds on for state sectional win in softball
By Steve Williams Seymour High’s softball team may have felt like it just stepped off a roller coaster after playing its TSSAA state sectional game against Maryville. The Lady Eagles…
Good Water, A Man’s Mission
By Ralphine Major He held the forked peach tree stick in his hand and walked slowly. The end of the stick jerked and pointed to the ground. It indicated the…
Southern Gospel Music at its Best
By Ralphine Major I study the cover before opening it. The simple format is striking. A traditional, small country church, whose architectural style is fast fading from America’s landscape, stands…
JACK IS BACK
By Dan Andrews An epic battle of “David verse Goliath” is occurring in radio and it appears that David, or in this case, Jack Ryan, might emerge victorious. The award-winning…
