Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley A Scary Night at the Zoo A story of two Kyles begins with the annual fundraiser for the Knoxville Zoo. Judge Kyle Hixson of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward were in attendance with...
Powell defense shuts down Oak Ridge, 30-14 Panthers take lead in Region 2-3A By Steve Williams Powell’s defense has been getting better and better since the start of the season. Oak Ridge was the latest to find that out Friday night. The Panthers, who began the...
William Henry Harrison of Wyoming By Ray Hill Perhaps the American president most likely remembered as little more than a footnote in history is William Henry Harrison. Outside of historians, Harrison is little remembered save for being, at the time, the oldest man...
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com I was attending the opening of the West View Park’s Storybook Trail recently when I noticed the hundreds of students coming into the park from the nearby elementary school for the ceremony. Among those young kids were...
Lady Rebels win regular-season title with sweep at Clinton By Ken Lay Clinton --- Last week was a roller coaster ride for the West High School volleyball team. The Rebels, however, closed out the week by claiming the ultimate regular-season prize. They had to have...
Merit Board Applicants Interviewed by Commission By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Seven people have applied for the two remaining appointments to the newly reorganized Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employee Merit Board. The selections, one for a...
By Steve Hunley Fallout Continues from Commission Chair Vote State Representative Jason Zachary spoke at last week’s Volunteer Republican Women’s Club. Chairman of the powerful Calendar & Rules Committee in the House of Representatives, Zachary mentioned...
Powell streaks past Red Devils, 33-3 By Steve Williams Powell hit Halls with big plays in the annual Battle of Emory Road Friday night and left Halls Crossroads with a 33-3 victory. With the first touch of football weather in the air, the Red Devils tried to answer...
Tennessee and Right-to-Work Part 2 The Tennessee Congressional Delegation and the Taft-Hartley Bill By Ray Hill The loss by Democrats of both Houses of Congress to the Republicans led to several proposed reforms in the federal government. Perhaps the signal...
Lady Rebels celebrate Senior Night with sweep of Karns By Ken Lay Senior Night is always a cause for celebration. But it can also bring an extra element of stress. West High School’s volleyball team, however, got everything it wanted as it honored its seniors Tuesday...
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