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South-Doyle’s Storm to play at Johnson University

by design | May 7, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ken Lay South-Doyle third baseman Matt Storm will continue to play baseball in college and he will attend Johnson University. He made that official when he recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Royals. Storm signed at a ceremony on Monday,...

The Knoxville Focus for May 1, 2017

by design | Apr 30, 2017 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

Communities work together in Sevier fire recovery By Ken Lay PIGEON FORGE --- Sevier County was devastated by Gatlinburg wildfires in November, 2016 but Gatlinburg and the surrounding communities couldn’t be kept down long. The long recovery has begun and on Thursday...

When Fairness Isn’t Fair

by Steve Hunley | Apr 30, 2017 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Hunley The Knox County Board of Education is currently under fire from Justice Knox who recently gathered in a Knoxville Church in what some referred to as a “discussion.” If it was indeed a discussion, it was entirely one-sided. Certainly opposing opinions...

Tennessee and American Neutrality, Part Nine

by Ray Hill | Apr 30, 2017 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:

The United States Senate had begun the final debate on revising the Neutrality Act. Senators contemplated amendments being offered by colleagues who were opposed to repealing the arms embargo and allowing the United States to sell weapons, munitions and goods...

Bearden outlasts Admirals in extra innings 8-7

by design | Apr 30, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ken Lay Bearden High School’s baseball team got off to a horrendous start in 2016 but it looks like the Bulldogs might be turning things around just in time for the District 4-AAA Tournament. Bearden had to work a little overtime on Monday, April 24,...

Sugar Plumbing won’t drain your wallet

by design | Apr 30, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Mike Steely Garrett Cardwell, owner of Sugar Plumbing, is someone happy to talk with you about whatever your plumbing needs may be. He has more than 25 years in the contracting and plumbing business, is licensed and insured in the state of Tennessee, and is...

Pridemore, Southern GG runner-up, is turning pro

by design | Apr 30, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Williams Cody Pridemore, who represented the Knoxville team franchise in this year’s Southern Golden Gloves tournament, is starting down a new path in his boxing career. “I’m turning pro,” said Pridemore after losing by decision in the 152-pound finals...

The Knoxville Focus for April 24, 2017

by design | Apr 23, 2017 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

Halls marks milestone for outdoor classroom By Ken Lay The air smelled of barbecue and the Halls High School band’s saxophone ensemble played a few classic jazz tunes while the community’s schools celebrated a milestone anniversary for the Halls High School...

Service to customers is key at Broadway Carpets

by design | Apr 23, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Mike Steely “The right product for the right job,” could be the motto of a well-known and respected floor covering business that has served our area for more than 37 years. Broadway Carpets, Inc. was started by John MacLellan, Bill Finley and Larry Kelsey. All...

Eagles nab first place with win at Powell 4-0

by design | Apr 23, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ken Lay Gibbs High School left Powell Wednesday night in sole possession of first place in the District 3-AAA baseball standings. The Eagles got a stellar pitching performance from junior right hander Cameron Hill in a 4-0 victory over the host Panthers at...