By Steve Williams A new Central High Quarterback Club was formed last season as the Bobcats were moving toward their second straight Class 5A state championship under Bryson Rosser and Mike Hensley was asked to serve as its first president. “At the first meeting, I...

  By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com What does the Corryton Senior Center have that no other senior center has? What makes visits to places like Cherokee, Townsend, and the Bush’s Beans Museum possible? The answer is a 25-passenger bus driven by...

By Ken Lay Coach Bo Lewis was counting his blessings Tuesday night after he guided the Lady Hornets to their first region championship in nearly two decades. “I’m so excited for the girls, our community and our program,” Lewis said after watching the Lady Hornets come...

  By Steve Williams Central’s Dustin Plumlee will make his debut today as a high school head baseball coach when the Bobcats play their season opener at Tommy Schumpert Park. Plumlee, 33, joined the Central staff last year as pitching coach and was elevated to...

  By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com New City Councilman Tommy Smith said “Here” for the first time Tuesday as he took his seat to represent District 1 on the Knoxville City Council. Smith was chosen by the council recently to replace Stephanie...

By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com It is true, some meetings of the Knox County Commission seem to go on forever. The sessions, which start at 5 p.m. have been known to stretch out five and six hours. In order to speed things up, the Commission’s Rules...