by Jedidiah McKeehan | Mar 16, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan A courthouse is an interesting place. There are people from all walks of life there. You see people there in dress suits, and you see people there in jumpsuits. You may be unfamiliar with the attire that is worn to court because you are someone...
by Joe Rector | Mar 16, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector As of a few days ago, Elizabeth Warren ended her bid to become the Democratic nominee for president. Except for Tulsi Gabbard, who hangs on with a whopping 1 delegate won from the primary in America Samoa, the surviving candidates are two old white men,...
by design | Mar 16, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
FREE MEALS FOR ALL: CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS WILL BE SERVING FREE GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS AGES 0-18 DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES AT NORTH CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN COME. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A CLINTON CITY STUDENT TO...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Neighborhood Conference canceled but nominees listed By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The annual Neighborhood Conference has been cancelled because of concerns over the spread of the COVID-19. The always well-attended event, scheduled for March 28,...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
The latest in the saga By Bill Howard The drama swirling around Farragut’s decision to allow the infrastructure necessary for 5G cellular service was once again on display, this time Thursday night, Mar. 12 at the Town Hall. Republican State Rep. Jason Zachary, who...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Loud applause and shouts of joy erupted Tuesday evening from the Old Sevier Neighborhood citizens attending the Knoxville City Council meeting. The impromptu celebration took place after the city council...
by Ray Hill | Mar 15, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Andrew Jackson once said, “A man who is born and reared among this people deserves but little credit for being a soldier and a gentleman, for he can’t help it.” That description fit William Brimage Bate. Bate had certainly lived a full life and had been...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay NASHVILLE — When the 2019-2020 high school basketball season began, Knoxville Catholic had one goal — a Division II-AA State Championship. It didn’t come easily but the Irish got their title when they outlasted defending state champion...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams A new Central High Quarterback Club was formed last season as the Bobcats were moving toward their second straight Class 5A state championship under Bryson Rosser and Mike Hensley was asked to serve as its first president. “At the first meeting, I...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
To support efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Knoxville Museum of Art will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice. All events and programs scheduled through April 1 have been...
