Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Leftists Support Criminals Instead Of Victims The Leftists pick some mighty strange characters as their heroes today. Literally picturing Luigi Mangione as a saint, fawning over him, and some empty-headed little...
Biggs kicks off re-election campaign By Ken Lay When Justin Biggs announced his intention to seek re-election, he did so in style. Biggs, Knox County’s Trustee, had a gathering for family and friends at Knoxville’s newest sports and entertainment venue, Covenant...
The Gentleman From Washington State Russell V. Mack By Ray Hill By trade, Russell Vernon Mack was a newspaperman, owning and publishing the Hoquiam Daily Washingtonian before getting elected to Congress. Educated at Stanford University and the University of...
Ice Bears’ hope to win ‘Cup’ melts Knoxville goalie stands out in defeat By Steve Williams On back to back nights last week, the Knoxville Ice Bears were one goal away from reaching the championship game in the Southern Professional Hockey League. But overtime...
Things looking up for the Lady Rebels on the softball diamond By Ken Lay For years, West High School’s softball team has struggled on the diamond. The Lady Rebels have had seasons when they struggled to even field a team as interest in the program waned. They had some...
Late local leader, historian remembered on his birthday By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com The auditorium at Vine Magnet Middle School was filled on Monday night as community members and students gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Robert Booker, who...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Divided Democrats? James Carville, a one-time Democrat strategist, on his “Politicon” podcast has suggested the Democrats go their separate ways, only coming back together when running against Republicans. What Carville proposed...
New Covenant Health Park may bridge communities By Steve Williams The site where the Knoxville Smokies’ Bill Meyer Stadium once stood long ago is less than a mile from where the Smokies’ brand new Covenant Health Park now stands. The two homes of the Smokies’...
‘The Uncrowned King of the Senate’ Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma By Ray Hill Robert Samuel Kerr once, as a very young man, stated his life ambitions: “A family, to make a million dollars and to be Governor of Oklahoma - - - in that order.” And he accomplished his goals...
Sixteen receive Mauer Scholar-Athlete awards By Steve Williams The Optimist Club of Knoxville hosted the annual Johnny Mauer Awards at the Bearden Banquet Hall on Friday, April 11. The award is bestowed upon one outstanding senior student from each local high school....
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