by design | Jun 29, 2015 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore There is nothing more picturesque than to see the white snow falling gently to the ground, making bushes, trees, barns, houses and all sorts of statuesque objects look like white figures in the scenery. This will continue for hours then, suddenly,...
by Joe Rector | Jun 29, 2015 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Not many eyes were dry in the congregation. No, the minister hadn’t just delivered a hellfire and brimstone sermon. Instead, folks were gathered to grieve their loss, and it was one that cut to the quick of each person’s heart. First Christian Church not...
by Steve Williams | Jun 29, 2015 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams I’ve tried to get Dave Hart’s attention about this Lady Vol thing. In my annual Dear Santa letter, I asked for Hart to be showered with Lady Vol gifts, with the hope that might make him a more passionate Lady Vol fan and understand better all the...
by design | Jun 29, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson I always seem to be late writing about calendar events. I do okay with the big ones like Christmas and News Years, but I missed Father’s Day. Perhaps I’m tardy because my column appears once a week. You’d think I’d plan ahead, but I don’t. Maybe...
by design | Jun 29, 2015 | Public Notice
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on July 27, 2015 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to...
by design | Jun 28, 2015 | Archived Editions, Archives
Commission refuses to ‘cure’ Broad contract By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com By a 9-1 vote the Knox County Commission refused to “cure” Knox County School Superintendent James McIntyre’s unapproved acceptance of a $29,700 grant from The Broad Center for Management...
by design | Jun 28, 2015 | Archives
By Steve Williams Jordan Whitt’s athletic play at Clinton High this past school year put her in key roles on both sides of the ball – offense and defense. Whitt won Best Offense Award on the girls’ basketball team and was goalie for the soccer team. The school’s...
by design | Jun 28, 2015 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com When TDOT Commissioner John Schroer visited Knoxville recently to officially open the new Powell Drive he spoke of Tennessee’s First State Road. Schroer and other officials had been taking a bus tour of what is left of the state’s...
by design | Jun 28, 2015 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s opening of the new Karns Convenience Center Wednesday launched the second largest center in the county, with the Halls Center being the largest. Knox County now has seven places to take your...
by design | Jun 28, 2015 | Archives
By Steve Williams The leadership Aaron Watson displayed in football at Clinton High School may very well carry over to his next challenge in life. Clinton’s male Student-Athlete of the Year, a two-time All-District 3-AAA performer and team captain as a senior, will...
