Old Time Democrat: Senator Pat McNamara of Michigan By Ray Hill Patrick Vincent McNamara was the kind of Democrat that is almost entirely extinct in today’s world. A traditional, working-class Irish Catholic and local labor leader. The child of a laborer, McNamara...
Volunteer community service work puts Keegan over the top Catholic’s Frana is female honoree By Steve Williams Many high school cross country and track runners across the state of Tennessee, throughout the Southeast and even some out West have heard of...
Derrick and Dee: full of talent and fun to watch By Steve Williams Was Derrick Smith Jr. a better football player or basketball player in high school? That’s a tough question, because he was a tough player in both sports. Small but quick, the 5-foot-10 Smith was a...
Council to review local option sales tax increase By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville City Council will consider Mayor Indya Kincannon’s one-half of one percent sales tax when it meets Tuesday evening. Exempted from the tax, in a separate...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Rep. Burchett Supports Big, Beautiful Bill Congressman Tim Burchett has put the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into prospective for working families in East Tennessee and his own Second District. That same bill gives tax breaks to seniors...
Powell Courts re-open after renovations By Ken Lay Some outdoor courts recently received a much-needed facelift, and late last week the Knox County Parks and Recreation re-opened those courts, which are located behind Powell Middle School. Powell Courts, located at...
The Senator From Michigan Philip A. Hart By Ray Hill Senator Philip A. Hart was part of “the Greatest Generation,” those Americans born between 1900 and 1925, most of whom fought in the Second World War. Many of them were old enough to recall the First World War, and...
Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee hosts 44th Annual Quilt Show More than 44 years ago, the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee held their first quilt show, and the tradition continues this year. About 200 stunning quilts will be on display on Friday, June 20 and...
Ellie was a four-time All-State wrestler Mize is SHS male honoree By Steve Williams Ellie Underwood brought special achievements to Seymour High and the Sevier County School system during her high school career. Her talent was in girls wrestling, the fastest...
Charlie Susano to run again By Focus Staff Charlie Susano III, Knox County Circuit, Civil Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk, announced his candidacy for reelection without the fanfare of a large crowd, choosing instead to recognize his staff and their dedication to...
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