Publisher’s Positions

Publisher’s Positions

Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Citizens Should Be Represented By Districts City Councilwoman Amelia Parker is having a community meeting on September 14, 2024, at the Clinton Chapel AME Zion in Mechanicsville at 546 College Street in Knoxville.  Parker will...

Commission chooses Oster as chair

Commission chooses Oster as chair

Commission chooses Oster as chair By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com District 3 Commissioner Gina Oster, who has served as vice chair of the Knox County Commission, was selected to be the new commission chair on Tuesday during the special called...

West beats Farragut, 38-3

West beats Farragut, 38-3 By Mark Nagi The West Rebels have had the upper hand in their rivalry with the Farragut Admirals in recent years, and last Friday’s matchup was no different.  Make it six straight wins for the Rebels, following a convincing 38-3 victory at...

New stadium named Covenant Health Park

New stadium named Covenant Health Park

New stadium named Covenant Health Park By Ken Lay Knoxville’s new all-purpose sports stadium remains under construction in the Old City. It won’t open until April 2025, but it already has a name. The new stadium, which will be home to the Knoxville Smokies and the One...