Powell Courts re-open after renovations By Ken Lay Some outdoor courts recently received a much-needed facelift, and late last week the Knox County Parks and Recreation re-opened those courts, which are located behind Powell Middle School. Powell Courts, located at...
The Senator From Michigan Philip A. Hart By Ray Hill Senator Philip A. Hart was part of “the Greatest Generation,” those Americans born between 1900 and 1925, most of whom fought in the Second World War. Many of them were old enough to recall the First World War, and...
Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee hosts 44th Annual Quilt Show More than 44 years ago, the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee held their first quilt show, and the tradition continues this year. About 200 stunning quilts will be on display on Friday, June 20 and...
Ellie was a four-time All-State wrestler Mize is SHS male honoree By Steve Williams Ellie Underwood brought special achievements to Seymour High and the Sevier County School system during her high school career. Her talent was in girls wrestling, the fastest...
Charlie Susano to run again By Focus Staff Charlie Susano III, Knox County Circuit, Civil Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk, announced his candidacy for reelection without the fanfare of a large crowd, choosing instead to recognize his staff and their dedication to...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Too Little, Too Late, Jake Jake Tapper is out making the rounds with his new book about Joe Biden’s mental decline. Tapper describes the cover-up of Biden’s seriously deteriorating mental state as a scandal bigger than that of...
Three Ridges to host Zane and Dirk Daniel Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament By Ken Lay Three Ridges Golf Course will host the Zane and Dirk Daniel Memorial Golf Scholarship Tournament on Thursday, June 12. The event runs from 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and registration is...
The Senator From Louisiana: John H. Overton By Ray Hill Short and pudgy, John Holmes Overton served as United States senator from Louisiana from 1933 until his death in 1948. Throughout the first part of his senatorial career, Overton suffered from his affiliation...
Concord Christian’s honorees reflect ‘Portrait of an Athlete’ By Steve Williams This year's Lion Award at Concord Christian School was presented to Christopher Rector and Esther Pattison as they both best exemplified the athletic department’s “Portrait of an Athlete”...
Honor Fountain City Day in the Park draws a crowd By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Rainy weather did not harm the Honor Fountain City Day events last week, as hundreds of people attended the Memorial Day event. Vendors, displays, political candidates...
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