by design | Dec 4, 2017 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com When someone files to seek public office in Tennessee they are supposed to provide information about the funds they receive for the campaign every week. The problem is there appears to be no penalties for not doing so. Two...
by design | Dec 3, 2017 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
New system funded by city to aid homeless By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Almost unnoticed in the Knoxville City Council agenda recently was a resolution that may play a big part in coordinating various programs to help the homeless in Knoxville. An agreement...
by Steve Hunley | Dec 3, 2017 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Jim McIntyre certainly was successful in at least one aspect during his time as superintendent of the Knox County School system. When McIntyre first arrived from Boston, he did have one vision, which he made a reality: recreating the school system in...
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By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Three businesses were honored by the Broadway Corridor Task Force last week for efforts to renovate and improve buildings along the busy North Knoxville route. Task force members Garry Tener (Broadway Carpets) and Lauren Rider...
by Ray Hill | Dec 3, 2017 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill While Lucille Foster McMillin is barely remembered today, she was a pioneer for women in public service during her time. Married to Benton McMillin, a member of Congress for twenty years and twice governor of Tennessee, Lucille Foster McMillin was...
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Coughlin and Renfree also qualify for nationals By Steve Williams Rebecca Story has had another prestigious accomplishment in her high school cross country career. The Christian Academy of Knoxville senior won the Foot Locker South Region girls’ championship Nov. 25...
