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...

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...

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...

Advisory Board of Health discusses its future function By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com With the Covid pandemic waning, the Advisory Board of Health is now looking at how else it can help. The board met briefly Wednesday afternoon in the main...