by design | Dec 12, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
The Heisman Trophy is Irrelevant By Mark Nagi Back in 1997, some 25 years ago, Peyton Manning was favored to win the Heisman Trophy. He threw for 3819 yards (3rd in the nation) and 36 passing touchdowns (4th in the nation). He had led Tennessee to the SEC title....
by design | Dec 12, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Former Governor Bill Haslam to Address Fall Graduates ~ from UT News The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome approximately 1,363 graduates into its alumni family as they are honored during fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 16. Former Tennessee...
by design | Dec 12, 2022 | Public Notice
court notices NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: HOMER RAYMOND HILLARD IN RE: AMANDA ADELE HILLARD v. HOMER RAYMOND HILLARD 205660-3 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to,...
by design | Dec 11, 2022 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Pastor Lynch returns to heart of Marbledale By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Marbledale Baptist Church, the church with a heart in the heart of Marbledale, has recently welcomed its new pastor, Charles “Charlie” Lynch. Marbledale Baptist is Pastor Lynch’s...
by design | Dec 11, 2022 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Another Example of Kincannon’s Tax and Spend Administration Deputy Mayor Stephanie Welch made the announcement last June she was leaving Knoxville to return to Maine in order to be closer to family. After having served briefly as a member of the...
by design | Dec 11, 2022 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Cheers and Titans’ award come West Rebels’ way By Steve Williams The good feeling that comes with being a state champion continued the afternoon after West rolled past Page 47-13 in the Class 5A title game and on into last week. The Rebels were in the Rocky Hill...
by design | Dec 11, 2022 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
‘Big Bill’ Thompson of Chicago By Ray Hill William Hale Thompson enjoyed a long political career in a city known for its corruption. “Big Bill” Thompson was the last Republican to be elected mayor of Chicago. A modern political showman without being burdened with...
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Challenge, second half surge net road victory for Lady Bobcats By Ken Lay With her team facing a six-point halftime deficit, Karns High School girls basketball coach Lauren Trent issued a challenge. “I told (the team) that we could fold or we could go out and win the...
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Jackson and Bishop are Mr. Football honorees By Steve Williams Knoxville had two players to win the prestigious Tennessee Titans’ 2022 Mr. Football award last week, with Fulton quarterback Marcellus Jackson the Class 4A recipient and Karns running back De’Sean Bishop...
by design | Dec 11, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Community Bike Ride, Saturday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m. ~ from Town Hall East Kickstand Knoxville is sponsoring a Holiday Bike Ride on December 17 beginning at 4 p.m. Kickstand is located at the Macedonia UMC at 4630 Holston Dr. Bike decorating and bike safety checks start at...
