by design | Jan 27, 2019 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Walter Maples turned 90 years old this month. If you ask him what ninety years gets you, Walter will tell you. “I’ve had an abundant life, the blessing of God not with money but with things we had a need of,” he said as he...
by design | Jan 27, 2019 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The John T. O’Connor Senior Center at 611 Winona Street offers many activities for older people, everything from computer classes to exercise classes, to meals and much more. The center is open to anyone 50 years or older...
by design | Jan 27, 2019 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay The Chris Vandergriff Halls Invitational wrestling tournament has long been a January staple in the Tennessee high school wrestling world. It has traditionally hosted some of the best teams and athletes from points throughout the Southeast. But it...
by design | Jan 27, 2019 | The Daily Focus
A Pellissippi State Community College professor will read from his latest novel next week, and the public is invited to the free event. Charles Dodd White, an associate professor of English at Pellissippi State, will read from “In the House of...
by design | Jan 26, 2019 | The Daily Focus
On Friday, May 17th, beginning at 9 a.m., the Jonesborough Genealogical Society along with many partner organizations will host the first Washington County, TN Heritage Fair in the town of Jonesborough. Heritage Fair is a three-fold event that includes a 5th-8th...
by design | Jan 26, 2019 | The Daily Focus
High School Seniors Invited to Enter AFA’s Scholarship Essay Contest By February 15th for the Chance to Win Money for College High school seniors across the country who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease have the chance to earn up to $5,000 in college...
