by design | Jun 3, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Secret Shelter at the Greenbrier is worth a visit A Day Away By Mike Steely When I was stationed in Washington, D.C., in the late 1960s I kept hearing stories of a secret shelter for members of Congress. I remember traveling back and forth from Coast Guard...
by design | Jun 3, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
I’m going to miss him By Joe Rector Today is May 23. I just received a telephone call to inform me that my cousin had passed. Right at this moment, I don’t feel much of anything. In fact, it’s hard to believe that the man is gone. Charles (Charlie) Quinton Balch might...
by design | Jun 3, 2024 | The Daily Focus
MLK Jr. Parade/March & Juneteenth Celebration in Knoxville The MLK Commemorative Commission warmly invites the community to participate in the MLK Jr. Parade/March & Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. This year’s event promises an exuberant...
by design | Jun 3, 2024 | Public Notice
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: DARREN BLAKE EMORY IN RE: JANNA LYNNETTE EMORY v. DARREN BLAKE EMORY 208650-2 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant DARREN BLAKE...
by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Honor Fountain City revives community spirit By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com After a four-year pause following the Covid pandemic, the celebration of Honor Fountain City Day returned last week with hundreds of people gathering following two days of...
by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
I Never Thought I’d See The Day By Steve Hunley Whether you like or dislike Donald Trump, every thinking American has many reasons to be deeply concerned about the trial and conviction of the former president in New York. Politically motivated trials are a tool used...
by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Weinhandl hikes to raise money for local cross country programs By Ken Lay Rich Weinhandl recently grabbed his hiking gear and hit the Appalachian Trail for a cause. The Central High School cross country coach embarked on his personal 72 Challenge as he and a friend...
by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Gentlewoman From Ohio: Frances Payne Bolton By Ray Hill Frances Payne Bolton was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio. Mrs. Bolton was also the first congresswoman to be asked to serve as a delegate to the United Nations. The...
by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Central’s Wilds and Bolton make the ‘grade’ as S-As By Steve Williams Edie Wilds, an All-State player and team captain on the soccer team in 2023, is Central High’s female Student-Athlete of the Year. Central Athletic Director Danny Sharp noted Wilds is a “great...
by design | Jun 2, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Brian Stewart named Halls High boys hoops coach By Ken Lay A veteran high school basketball coach is returning to Knox County. And he couldn’t be happier. Brian Stewart was named boys basketball coach at Halls High School last week. He was tapped to replace Clint...
