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...
by design | Jan 21, 2013 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson My brother sent me a text saying that our friend had “passed-on.” This was not an unexpected announcement since Mitchell was in a Hospice program ending a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. In forty years of medical care I’ve only known two...
by Steve Williams | Jan 21, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Dual-threat quarterbacks stole the spotlight in football this season. Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel, or “Johnny Football” as he is better known, became the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy. In the NFL, rookies Robert Griffin III of the...
by Mark Nagi | Jan 21, 2013 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman On Sunday, February 3rd, Super Bowl XLVII (47 for the Greek numeral impaired) will be played in New Orleans. And Peyton Manning won’t be taking any snaps under center. It would have been a story book conclusion to a remarkable comeback. After missing...
by design | Jan 21, 2013 | Columnist
By Tasha Mahurin 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 gridiron. However,...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 21, 2013 | Columnist, Major
<a href=”mailto:ralphine3@yahoo.com”>By Ralphine Major</a> They are nature’s beauty at its best and most often seen on Christmas cards or in wildlife magazines. But, Mother Nature may be found in our own back yard. An occasional sighting in...
by Steve Hunley | Jan 21, 2013 | Columnist, Hunley
By Steve Hunley, Publisher Governor Bill Haslam recently announced the appointment of Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd as Special Advisor on higher education. Boyd, founder and owner of Radio Systems Corporation, has given both generously of his time and money to...
