by design | Sep 16, 2012 | Archives, FOCUS Weekly Poll
By Focus Staff Likely voters were asked the question, “Knox County government has projected a surplus at the end of this fiscal year $24.2 million dollars. In your opinion how should the money be allocated?” Voters were given the choice of “Spend it on capital...
by design | Sep 16, 2012 | Archives
By Ralphine Major “Ken Sparks will always be an inspiration for me. His high expectations for me were no less than those of my parents, in regards to my work ethic and achievement of personal goals.” These glowing remarks about Coach Sparks were made by John Anderson....
by Ray Hill | Sep 16, 2012 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill Many have long misunderstood U. S. Senator Kenneth McKellar and his complex relations with the Tennessee Valley Authority; in fact, some still perceive McKellar to have been an opponent of the TVA. The fact is the TVA proved to be so popular in Tennessee...
by design | Sep 16, 2012 | Archives
By Sylvia Williams Is there a frustrated sculptor or potter lurking just beneath your calm exterior? If so, now is the perfect time to enroll in a class at the Fountain City Art Center. The Center has just added four new classes: Clay Busts, Clay Figures, Advanced...
by design | Sep 16, 2012 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams Once upon a time, Golden Bears romped atop the ridge above Lonsdale. Panthers snarled in other areas besides Powell. In fact, some were on the prowl in East Knoxville, not very far from downtown. A little farther east, there used to be battles...
by design | Sep 9, 2012 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
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