Leadership Academy Terminated By Anne Primm Wednesday’s Knox County School Board Meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Chairwoman Patti Bounds. Fourth District Representative Lynne Fugate led the Pledge of Allegiance after the moment of silence. Bounds followed...
Three things the commission asked from legislators
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com A packed meeting at Dead End BBQ on Sutherland Avenue Thursday between Knox County Commissioners and local state legislators saw three matters discussed. On hand were several state lawmakers including Eddie Smith, Randy McNally,...
LaFetta’s is good for the soul
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com If it is soul food you crave there’s a new restaurant on Cherry Street that’s just waiting for you to come in and dine. LaFetta’s Soul Food Restaurant is owned and operated by well-known Knoxville personality, community activist...
The Fall of Governor Henry Horton
By Ray Hill Henry Hollis Horton had once been one of the luckiest men in Tennessee politics. Horton had little political experience after beginning a law practice in Marshall County. Horton served a single term in the Tennessee House of Representatives and had been...
Ice Dawgs survive test, down Knights 2-1
By Ken Lay Bearden Ice Dawgs coach Mike Raleigh may have seen his team win a key Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association High School League Game Wednesday night. But the first-year coach couldn’t really enjoy it. “I’m happy but I’m not satisfied,” Raleigh said after the...
Catholic standout enjoys unusual back-to-back wins
By Steve Williams Jack be nimble, Jack be quick … Jack Sompayrac of Knoxville Catholic High School made the transition from football to basketball in less than 24 hours. “On Thursday night he was MVP on offense in the Blue Cross Bowl and on Friday night he scored 16...
The Knoxville Focus for December 4, 2017
New system funded by city to aid homeless By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Almost unnoticed in the Knoxville City Council agenda recently was a resolution that may play a big part in coordinating various programs to help the homeless in Knoxville. An agreement...
School System Still Has McIntyre’s Imprint
By Steve Hunley Jim McIntyre certainly was successful in at least one aspect during his time as superintendent of the Knox County School system. When McIntyre first arrived from Boston, he did have one vision, which he made a reality: recreating the school system in...
Broadway Corridor Task Force honors three businesses
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Three businesses were honored by the Broadway Corridor Task Force last week for efforts to renovate and improve buildings along the busy North Knoxville route. Task force members Garry Tener (Broadway Carpets) and Lauren Rider...
Lucille Foster McMillin
By Ray Hill While Lucille Foster McMillin is barely remembered today, she was a pioneer for women in public service during her time. Married to Benton McMillin, a member of Congress for twenty years and twice governor of Tennessee, Lucille Foster McMillin was...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
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Karns LL teams are battling for state berth
By Steve Williams Karns is...
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The Knoxville Focus: Monday, August 13, 2012
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92 Boxes of Love
More than 20 volunteers...
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South-Doyle Delivers Shutout over Heritage
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
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Rosie’s World
Rosie Moore celebrated her...