by design | Sep 24, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Dates/time: Sept. 28 , 29, and 30; Fri and Sat 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 – 6:00 The 39th annual Greek Fest will take place at St. George Greek Orthodox Church and is sure to once again be a favorite tradition of the Knoxville community. Features...
by design | Sep 23, 2018 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Police Advisory and Review Committee celebrates 20 years By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Committee celebrated 20 years of service as a mediator between the city police and citizens last week. The event, held in the...
by Steve Hunley | Sep 23, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Any reasonable person would have to conclude the hearings on the nomination for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U. S. Supreme Court is nothing less than a circus. Kavanaugh should have been confirmed by now but for the last-minute accusation made...
by design | Sep 23, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Knox County Sheriff’s office hosted a Media Luncheon last week where Sheriff Spangler’s team recognized the partnership between the department and media. Sheriff Spangler spoke on the department’s goal of a continued relationship and offering transparency with the...
by Ray Hill | Sep 23, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Dan Kuykendall (pronounced Kirk-en-dall) was the first Republican to be elected to Congress from West Tennessee since 1882. Kuykendall was also the first Republican to represent E. H. Crump’s former domain of Memphis in the House of Representatives;...
by design | Sep 23, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams South-Doyle fans’ view of their team’s sideline wasn’t a pretty sight. The Cherokees’ Elijah Young, one of the state’s top running backs, was nursing “bumps and bruises” and not in uniform. The scene on the field also was causing some worry. Visiting...
