by Mark Nagi | May 16, 2016 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman When the opportunity arises we like to have conversations with the playmakers around town. Recently we had the chance to sit down with Tennessee defensive back Rashaan Gaulden, and talked about, among other things, his return from injury, and those sky...
by Steve Williams | May 16, 2016 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Starkville, mostly known for its cowbells, got a little crazier this past weekend. The Locos were in town. That zany group of softball fans who make UT home games a hoot traveled to Mississippi to support the Lady Vols in the SEC tournament. How do I...
by design | May 15, 2016 | Absher, Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Sally Absher sallyabsher@knoxfocus.com Last week a group of citizen journalists released a report on their investigation of Knox County Schools dismissal practices at the monthly meeting of Students, Parents, and Educators Across Knox County (SPEAK). Fifth District...
by Ray Hill | May 15, 2016 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to Tennessee several times during his presidency. It gave local politicians the opportunity to bask in the glow of Roosevelt’s magnetic presence and the people of Tennessee to actually see the jaunty tilt of FDR’s...
by Ralphine Major | May 9, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It is still one of the most celebrated holidays. The day our nation has set aside to honor mothers is appropriate for the month of May when springtime is at her best. The weather is warming, and flowers are blooming. As in years before, this...
by design | May 9, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Knox County Schools Summer Transfer Window Now Open The KCS summer transfer window began Monday, May 2016 and concludes Wednesday, July 1, 2016 at 4 pm. The summer transfer window provides an opportunity for parents and/or legal guardians to request...
