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Punching back or lying down

Punching back or lying down

by Steve Hunley | Aug 12, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Hunley Recently, A. G. Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times, visited the White House to meet with President Donald Trump. Naturally, Sulzberger categorized the meeting as having been requested by the White House and said he attended to “raise concerns...

TKA, Powell notch wins at Kick-Off Classic

TKA, Powell notch wins at Kick-Off Classic

by design | Aug 12, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Ken Lay Les Greer makes it no secret that his expectation is to win a Division II-A State Championship. And he’s coached championship teams before. He may just have a title contender at The King’s Academy if Friday night’s small sample size is any...

The last years of Prentice Cooper, I

The last years of Prentice Cooper, I

by Ray Hill | Aug 12, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ray Hill Prentice Cooper had served as governor of Tennessee for six years, the only man ever to be elected to three consecutive two-year terms in modern history. Cooper’s tenure covered the entire period when the United States was fighting a bloody war all across...

Can Scott Galyon turn close games into victories for Eagles?

Can Scott Galyon turn close games into victories for Eagles?

by design | Aug 12, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Williams Seymour High’s 0-10 football record in 2017 was a little misleading. The Eagles lost their first two games by identical 13-8 scores and were outscored by a total of only 25 points in their first four games. That’s just a tad over a touchdown per...

Magnolia Avenue Streetscape project begins

Magnolia Avenue Streetscape project begins

by design | Aug 12, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The face of Magnolia Avenue in East Knoxville has changed a few times over the years. The street, the home of iconic products like Swan’s Bakery and the home of Mello Yello, is about to change again. Once a thriving...

The Knoxville Focus for August 6, 2018

The Knoxville Focus for August 6, 2018

by design | Aug 5, 2018 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

Republicans call for unity heading to November election   By Ken Lay Area Republicans celebrated a big night at Thursday night’s election return party in the Tennessee Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The election brought an end to a pair of hotly tested...

Punching back or lying down

Bill Lee is a Great Choice

by Steve Hunley | Aug 5, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Hunley Tennessee Republicans made a wise decision in choosing Franklin businessman Bill Lee as their gubernatorial nominee last Thursday. Lee wasn’t the candidate who spent the most, bought the most television and radio ads, or started out as the preemptive...

Eagles of all ages flock to Gibbs Middle celebration

Eagles of all ages flock to Gibbs Middle celebration

by design | Aug 5, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

  By Pete Gawda Since the eagle is the mascot of the new Gibbs Middle School, it was only appropriate that a real, live eagle be the featured guest at Eagle Fest, the grand opening celebration of the newly constructed school. Mr. Lincoln, a bald eagle, was the...

Bill Brock of Tennessee, Part Ten

Bill Brock of Tennessee, Part Ten

by Ray Hill | Aug 5, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ray Hill The race for the United States Senate in Tennessee in 1970 was one of the most closely watched races in the country that year.  The race between Congressman Bill Brock, the Republican nominee, and incumbent Senator Albert Gore had national implications. ...

Fawver close to 100 percent as Bobcats reload again

Fawver close to 100 percent as Bobcats reload again

by design | Aug 5, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Williams Central High overcame a number of injuries at the quarterback position last season to advance to the Class 5A state semifinals. The Bobcats lost their starter in just the second game and their No. 2 field general soon after that. A freshman stepped...

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