by design | Dec 14, 2025 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Described as a “charismatic populist” by the Washington Post, Arch Alfred Moore Jr. was the most durable Republican during a time when West Virginia remained a solidly Democratic state. Moore was also the founder of a new political dynasty that still...
by design | Dec 14, 2025 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams George Quarles was announced as Webb School’s new football head coach last week. Quarles had tremendous success as the head coach at Maryville High School from 1999 to 2016, where he accumulated a 250-16 (.939) record and guided teams to 11 state...
by design | Dec 14, 2025 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Black Oak Ridge rivals Central and Halls renewed acquaintances on the basketball court, and the Lady Bobcats won their fourth consecutive game on Tuesday night. Central used a big fourth quarter to pull away and capture a 67-48 victory against its...
by design | Dec 14, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt is announcing the latest recipients of funding through the Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF). AEF supports projects that grow Tennessee agriculture by increasing farm income, expanding markets, boosting capacity, or advancing...
by design | Dec 13, 2025 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment Tour de Lights is a free, family-friendly bike ride and holiday market presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike Walk Knoxville. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Mary Costa...
by design | Dec 12, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Friday, December 12, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Drive-Thru Drop-Off at 1611 East Magnolia Avenue ~ ~ from East Tennessee PBS East Tennessee PBS is proud to continue its commitment to serving our neighbors through a special community food drive supporting Wesley House...