by design | Feb 15, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Seymour Chief John Linsenbigler reflects on career, what comes next By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When the Fire and Technical Rescue Committee met last week, it was chaired by Seymour Volunteer Captain John Linsenbigler. The chair position rotates...
by design | Feb 15, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, a Democrat running for reelection, is typical of the Democrat party now. Ossoff required folks to possess a photo ID to get into a campaign event recently, but the senator voted against requiring an ID to vote in...
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By Ken Lay It’s been a season filled with injuries for the Christian Academy of Knoxville girls basketball team. But the Lady Warriors are finally fully healthy, and they recently began a postseason run that they hope will land them a spot in the Division II-A...
by design | Feb 15, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Above average height, lean and with his neat thatch of graying hair combed back from his forehead, David Aiken Reed looked like he might have been born to the American aristocracy. During his time in the U.S. Senate, Reed was described as “a higher type...
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By Ken Lay Students from Knox County schools took a break from the classroom Thursday as they made a field trip to the 25th Knox County Food Show. Busloads of students and teachers filed into the Knoxville Expo Center to have their voices heard about the...
by design | Feb 15, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Scruffy City Orchestra This spring, Dr. Ace Edewards leads Scruffy City Orchestra in a very special concert celebrating their 10th anniversary. Part of the Cathedral Concert Series, the orchestra will perform in the Cathedral and hold a reception for...