by design | Jan 23, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
The second annual “State of the Schools Address” has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at Powell High School (2136 West Emory Road). The event is open to the public. School Board Chair Karen Carson, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, and Randy Boyd, Founder and...
by design | Jan 22, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
Spotter training courses have been scheduled in the upcoming future in both Knox and Sevier County. Weather spotters directly inform the National Weather Service of severe weather events such as tornadoes. It is all volunteer. For more information...
by design | Jan 22, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
By Tasha Mahurin mahurint@knoxfocus.com Zora G. Clevenger took over as head coach for the University of Tennessee’s football program in 1911 and three years later led the Volunteers to both a 9-0 season and a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title on the...
by design | Jan 21, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
For nine-year-old Isaiah Reese Andrews, marching in today’s parade took on a special meaning. For Isaiah it was the first time he had a clear understanding of what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday actually represents. While in the past he has...
by design | Jan 21, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
On “We Back Pat” day at Thompson-Boling Arena, Tennessee honored their legendary coach Pat Summitt with a complete 96-69 victory over Alabama. The No. 9 Lady Vols have won eight games in a row overall and stand at a perfect 6-0 in the SEC and...
by design | Jan 21, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide our readers with quality community news and information, the Knox Focus is pleased to present weekly weather forecasts by Bob Becker and the East Tennessee...