by Ray Hill | Jul 22, 2012 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill The political partnership of U. S. Senator Kenneth McKellar and Memphis Boss Ed Crump had made them the masters of Tennessee politics by 1933. The correspondence between the two was voluminous, as they discussed appointments, political developments...
by design | Jul 22, 2012 | Archives
Kylie Morgan is a native of Oklahoma and was voted one of the Country Music Association’s “Who New to Watch.” Kylie is currently working on her CD with Land Run Records. It will be released in 2012, and will be available via digital download and at select Sheplers...
by design | Jul 22, 2012 | Archives
By Steve Williams The cards appeared to be stacked against the Karns Blue All-Stars. A disappointing one-run loss to Maryville on Monday, July 9, had dropped them into the dreaded losers’ bracket of the District 6 Little League (11 and 12-year-old division) baseball...
by design | Jul 15, 2012 | Archived Editions
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by design | Jul 15, 2012 | Archives
As of Friday, July 13, registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the August 2 state primary and county general elections. Knox County Administrator of Elections Cliff Rodgers is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting. “Early...
by design | Jul 15, 2012 | Archives, FOCUS Weekly Poll
By Focus Staff This week’s Knoxville Focus poll posed the question: “This week the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce announced its intention to form a Political Action Committee for the purpose of influencing local political decisions and elections. In your opinion,...