by design | Sep 2, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Frank A. Barrett of Wyoming By Ray Hill There was a time when Wyoming was not such a rock-ribbed Republican state. Like much of the rest of the country, with the advent of Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal, Wyoming elected its share of Democrats to statewide...
by design | Sep 2, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Emotional farewells from five Knox County Commissioners By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Five people who could not be more different from each other gave emotional farewells last week during their final meeting as Knox County Commissioners. Goodbyes...
by design | Sep 2, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Seniors for Creative Learning readies for fall semester By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Seniors for Creative Learning is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to encouraging individuals age 50 and older to learn new things and enjoy new...
by design | Sep 2, 2024 | The Daily Focus
SMBS SPECIAL EVENT: SEPTEMBER CONCERT AT IJAMS NATURE CENTER On Sunday, September 22, the Smoky Mountain Blues Society and Ijams Nature Center are partnering again to bring local blues enthusiasts a terrific live outdoor show. This special event will feature two...
by design | Sep 1, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Free suicide prevention training webinars aimed at saving lives UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — September is National Suicide Prevention Month and participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need with...
by design | Sep 1, 2024 | The Daily Focus
City council continues to open rules for more housing By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The City of Knoxville is continuing to promote housing in various zones and tonight the city council will consider setting appropriate design standards for...