by Ray Hill | Jul 8, 2012 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill Republicans had done well in Tennessee during the decade of the 1920s in Tennessee. The zenith of Republican success was 1920 when Warren Harding had carried the state; the GOP had elected a governor, and won five out of ten Congressional seats....
by design | Jul 8, 2012 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams Karns is hosting the District 6 Little League baseball tournament this week. Six teams are in the tourney, which is the first step to Williamsport, Pa., and the nationally televised summer classic. Karns has two teams in the all-star tourney for 11...
by design | Jul 8, 2012 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice has been serving thousands of East Tennessee residents in their home, nursing home, or place of residence. Now, thirty years later, Tammy Francis, RN, CDE, administrator and owner, still manages the agency on that she...
by design | Jul 1, 2012 | Archived Editions, Archives
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by design | Jul 1, 2012 | Archives, FOCUS Weekly Poll
By Focus Staff Knox County voters disapprove of the United States Supreme Court ruling upholding “Obamacare” by a 63-37% margin. Voters were asked the question, “The Supreme Court ruled today to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act passed by...
by design | Jul 1, 2012 | Archives
Fireworks, a Patriotic Bike Parade and a dramatic presentation from some daring individuals will be among the highlights of an old-fashioned celebration at the City of Knoxville’s Festival on the Fourth, presented by OneMain Financial. This year, activities get...
