by Ray Hill | Oct 1, 2017 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Tennessee had been staunchly for Woodrow Wilson, both in his 1912 campaign for the presidency and his 1916 reelection campaign. Tennessee’s junior United States senator, Kenneth D. McKellar, had been a fervent admirer of President Wilson as a member of the...
by design | Oct 1, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By David Klein Despite four turnovers, the Fulton Falcons dominated the visiting Carter Hornets on homecoming night at Fulton. Falcons’ quarterback Xavier Malone threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns, and running back Dorian Williamson scored three touchdowns in a...
by Mike Steely | Oct 1, 2017 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Want a visit to the past? Interested in ghost towns or almost ghost towns? Probably no place in our region is more typical of small, 1880s era towns than Bulls Gap in southern Hawkins County. Located between Morristown and Greeneville the little town began before the...
by design | Oct 1, 2017 | The Daily Focus
In late June, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett joined members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Captain Bill Robinson Chapter 1078 and representatives from Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home to announce The Wall That Heals is coming to Knoxville this October. And now we’re...
by design | Sep 30, 2017 | The Daily Focus
By Ken Lay Mark Pemberton made a return to Catholic High School Thursday night. His Rhea County team had a tough night and a lopsided loss, but that didn’t make a stop at Blaine Stadium. “I have some fond memories of this place,” said Pemberton, who coached the Irish...
by design | Sep 30, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Continuing in the tradition since opening their doors in January of this year, The Venue at Lenoir City is displaying the work of local artists. The new exhibit features watercolors by Wayne Blankenship and Lil Clinard. The display was curated on a volunteer...
