by Steve Hunley | Oct 20, 2014 | Columnist, Hunley
By Steve Hunley I continue to be amused by the fiction being perpetrated by some folks that Jim McIntyre is one of the best superintendents in the country, much less that he wants to listen to the board of education. What is McIntyre’s real record? Visit the...
by design | Oct 19, 2014 | Archived Editions, Archives
Jamie Rowe Working Hard in School Board Race Second District BOE Candidates Square Off Before Early Voting By Sally Absher sallyabsher@gmail.com Last week was busy for Second District Board of Education candidates Charlotte Dorsey, Jamie Rowe, and Tracie Sanger. The...
by Steve Hunley | Oct 19, 2014 | Archives, Hunley
By Steve Hunley For several years, I have pointed out the connection between the wealthy elitists and local politics. For those who doubt it is there, all one has to do, as the old saying goes, is follow the money. The race for the Second District seat on the Knox...
by design | Oct 19, 2014 | Archives
By Sally Absher sallyabsher@gmail.com This week we turn our dyslexia awareness focus to Young-Williams Animal Center, and a new program they will be kicking off next month, “Paws for Reading.” Officials at Young-Williams are excited about the potential for the program...
by Ray Hill | Oct 19, 2014 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill Few modern day Speakers of the U. S. House of Representatives are as little remembered as Henry T. Rainey of Illinois. One reason for that is likely because his tenure as Speaker was quite brief; Rainey served as Speaker of the House from march 9,...
by design | Oct 19, 2014 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Two south Knoxville neighborhoods are distinct in creation and in style but share many similarities, such as Chapman Highway frontage and having beautiful homes, well-kept lawns, and proud home owners. Lindbergh Forest was one of...
by design | Oct 19, 2014 | Archives
By Ken Lay Catholic High School’s girls soccer team answered a late wake-up call in time to win the District 4-A/AA Tournament Championship. “We started a little slow and we woke up a little late tonight,” Lady Irish coach Mark Leader said after his team came from...
by design | Oct 18, 2014 | Dan Andrews, The Daily Focus
Updated 10/18/2014 at 4:30 pm est – Our ongoing environmental investigative reporting takes the reader to McWherter Park. Located in the City of Knoxville. Yesterday night we highlighted some of photos that appear to show the need for attention. We have...
by design | Oct 15, 2014 | Knox County, The Daily Focus
October 15th is World Dyslexia Day and local officials are “Redeeming Red” in support of the nearly 20% of the population affected by this common learning disability. Commissioner Ownby has been instrumental in helping to raise awareness and...
by design | Oct 15, 2014 | Knox County, The Daily Focus
Free digital titles are available with just a library card and an Internet-connected computer or device The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will showcase free ebook and audiobook service from Knox County Public Library in...
