Cherry said football was fun and made him tougher By Steve Williams On one of the first days of preseason football practice at Austin-East High School last August, basketball standout Shane Cherry was on the sideline observing. Not long after that, he joined the team....
Ten new officers graduate KCS School Security By Ken Leinart Now they have a stake, a shared responsibility, in the future of Knox County. Ten candidates were presented their graduation certificates from the Knox County Schools (KCS) Security Division Friday night,...
Young-Williams Animal Center to take over animal control By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A unanimous vote by the Knox County Commission approved the Young-Williams Animal Center to take over all aspects of animal control in Knox County and the city...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Rosalynn Carter: A Life Well Lived The passing of Rosalynn Carter is a reminder of a life well lived. Married to her husband Jimmy for an incredible 77 years, Mrs. Carter passed away peacefully with much of her family by her side...
New Lantern to shine for seniors in Hardin Valley By Ken Leinart The Lantern at Morning Pointe made a significant investment in Knox County’s Hardin Valley community some two years ago. Wednesday, Nov. 15, they solidified that commitment with the groundbreaking for a...
The Merry Mortician: Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska By Ray Hill Kenneth Spicer Wherry is completely unknown to most readers today, but the Nebraskan was one of the better-known members of the United States Senate during his time. A superlative salesman, Wherry had...
West D-feats Walker Valley, 38-3 Title rematch with Page Patriots Friday By Steve Williams The West High Rebels make defensive football fun to watch. For their fans anyway. For the opposition, it may seem more like a nightmare. Coach Lamar Brown’s team...
THE FOCUS / COACHES’ 2023 ALL-KNOX COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM Brockwell and Barrett had special seasons By Steve Williams Gibbs running back Boone Brockwell was a touchdown maker and Webb wide receiver/ defensive back Markeis Barrett had a knack for catching the football on...
Decision to play golf pays off for Bolton By Steve Williams Drew Bolton grew up in a “baseball family,” but decided to take a different path in athletics after his 7th grade year at Gresham Middle School. It ended up being a great decision, as the Central High senior...
One-time baseball superstar shares his story with inner-city youth By Ken Lay Throughout his life, Darryl Strawberry has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But the former baseball star lived to tell about it. And early last week, Strawberry...
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