Commission looks at rule changes, first-reading items By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com While the Knox County Commission may pass a large tax break for a future mixed-use complex at 1624 Riverside Drive, the vote is but one item on a long agenda next...
By Ray Hill Named for the four-time presidential candidate and Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, H. Clay Evans was a highly important figure in Tennessee’s Republican Party. Evans had a storied and diverse career, a successful businessman who manufactured freight cars...
Adisyn Smith signs with Maryville College By Ken Lay Adisyn Smith finalized a few of her future plans recently. Smith, a basketball player for Powell High School, signed her National Letter of Intent on Saturday, Jan. 21, at a local restaurant as her family, teammates...
Leffew and CAK girls getting ready for II-A state run By Steve Williams Christian Academy of Knoxville girls coach Abby Williams likes where her basketball team stands as tournament time nears. A 59-50 win last week over Knoxville Catholic, a Division II-AA team, gave...
The end of an era Longmire brothers retiring from Midway IGA By Ralphine Major It is a landmark in Gibbs Community. Coming from Knoxville on Tazewell Pike, the Midway IGA is located on the left soon after passing through the gap. For those coming by way of Harbison’s...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Tethered Dog Ordinance Approved The Knoxville City Council recently approved an ordinance making it illegal for people to chain their dogs up outside unattended. The change was adopted after a sometimes pointed debate, but the...
Mike Brown’s 82 years of memories and humor By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Former Knox County Commissioner Mike Brown is 82 years young, still active, and still as humorous and contrary as ever. He’s retired now, keeping busy with taking care of...
Tennessee’s Modern Republican Party: Dan Kuykendall, Part VII By Ray Hill No Republican had represented West Tennessee in Congress since Reconstruction yet Dan Kuykendall was making a spirited challenge to incumbent George W. Grider to represent Memphis in the House...
Vine’s crown comes with a Cherry on top By Steve Williams With the outcome still up for grabs, Vine’s Condis Cherry missed two key free throws in the final period of the TMSAA Class AA Area 3 finals against Holston last week. Cherry, however, redeemed himself moments...
Bowling is a ‘real gift’ for Michael Collins By Steve Williams At the end of bowling’s regular season I learned Bearden High senior Michael Collins was receiving some special honors. I also figured out Hedy Collins, the new Bearden coach, was Michael’s mom. I thought...
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