by design | Jul 19, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TRAFFIC ALERT: KNOX COUNTY KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) southbound and West Topside Road in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on...
by design | Jul 18, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TDEC ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BOOST RECYCLING EDUCATION, COMBAT FOOD WASTE NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and...
by design | Jul 17, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Urges Caution During Extreme Heat; Offers Tips to Stay Safe Knox County, Tenn. – Knox County has seen nearly 50 heat-related visits to area emergency rooms since the beginning of June. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen...
by design | Jul 16, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Retired Teachers Association meeting 11:15 a.m. July 25, 2024, at the Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Drive. New Retirees Celebration featuring outstanding musical performers from Knox County Schools. Newly retired teachers and KCRTA members are...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Black, Columnist
Are guns really the leading cause of death of black youth? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Recently, Kamala Harris headlined a political rally for Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for Senate from Maryland. Alsobrooks defeated...
