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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Coughlin and Renfree also qualify for nationals By Steve Williams Rebecca Story has had another prestigious accomplishment in her high school cross country career. The Christian Academy of Knoxville senior won the Foot Locker South Region girls’ championship Nov. 25...
By Steve Williams Knoxville Catholic Coach Steve Matthews’ pre-game keys for winning the TSSAA Class 5A state football championship were to “use size” and “max possessions.” The Fighting Irish checked off both items in a convincing 45-28 win over previously...
Short-term rentals approved for ALL residential zones By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Despite continual opposition from some neighborhood groups the Knoxville City Council passed, on a split vote, a short-term rental policy for every residential neighborhood....
By Ken Lay The City of Knoxville is changing its streetlights. It became official recently when Mayor Madeline Rogero hosted a ceremony where the first LED light was lit. Rogero and city councilman and former mayor Daniel Brown were on hand when Angel Pena of Siemens...
By Ray Hill In 1920, Tennessee had done the unthinkable and gone Republican. Not only had GOP presidential nominee Warren Harding carried Tennessee, but the Volunteer State with women newly enfranchised to vote, had elected a Republican governor, Alf Taylor. ...
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