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The Knoxville Focus for January 20, 2020

by design | Jan 19, 2020 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

Whitehead greets supporters at reception at Calhoun’s on the River By Ken Lay A number of supporters showed up at a fundraising reception for John R. Whitehead late Wednesday afternoon at Calhoun’s on the River. Whitehead, who is seeking a fourth term as Knox County...

Flipping the School Board: The Second Coming of Jim McIntyre?

by Steve Hunley | Jan 19, 2020 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Hunley When Jim McIntyre was at the peak of his power —and he lorded over the Knox County school system like a Byzantine emperor—few members of the board of education lauded or more steadfastly supported McIntyre than did Doug Harris. A wealthy businessman...

Alice Roosevelt Longworth, I

by Ray Hill | Jan 19, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Ray Hill Alice Roosevelt Longworth remained the most famous presidential daughter in our country’s history; certainly she was the most enduring. An especially astute observer of politics and things political, Alice Roosevelt Longworth was also known for her...

Mayor Jacobs pushes TVA Tower proposal on commissioners

by design | Jan 19, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs brought out the big guns last week in his pitch to get the approval of the Knox County Commission for an easement agreement for the TVA East Tower. Jacobs called a special session...

Short-handed Lady Bobcats fall to Clinton in district showdown

by design | Jan 19, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Ken Lay Heading into Tuesday night’s District 3-AAA basketball game against Clinton, the Central Lady Bobcats were short-handed as senior forward Ashton Blair was sidelined with an injury so the game against the Lady Dragons was going to be difficult enough....

Catholic boys and Bearden girls top Focus’ First Five

by design | Jan 19, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Steve Williams As high school basketball season moves closer to tournament time, which are the best teams on the local scene? The Knoxville Focus has delved into regular season results going back to November and ranked a First Five for boys’ and girls’ teams...
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