by design | Sep 16, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in the Gibbs area of North Knox County. In addition, a bird in the Fountain City area of North Knoxville has tested positive for WNV. Following Centers for Disease Control...
by design | Sep 16, 2017 | The Daily Focus
October 11 from 6-9 p.m. at The Laurel Theater As part of its community service and education programs, Jubilee Community Arts is offering a workshop which will provide an introduction to audio setup, equipment, and mixing for concerts. Designed for musicians...
by design | Sep 15, 2017 | The Daily Focus
When: Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: John Tarleton Park, 3201 Division Street Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host the 11th Annual Senior Appreciation Picnic on Friday, Sept. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at John...
by design | Sep 15, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Are space and time intertwined? Is light a particle or a wave? What are the building blocks of the universe? UT’s Department of Physics and Astronomy hopes to address some of these questions in Physics for Everyone, a fall public lecture series that debuts at 11 a.m....
by design | Sep 14, 2017 | The Daily Focus
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, fans traveling to Saturday’s Florida-Tennessee game are encouraged to plan ahead due to heavy traffic, high waters and gas shortages around the Gainesville area. Saturday’s game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. kickoff...
by design | Sep 14, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Graduation Rates Increased in More than Half of All Districts Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that the 2016-17 graduation rate of 89.1 percent is the highest on record for Tennessee. The statewide graduation...
by design | Sep 14, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Dates/times: Sept. 15 – 17 ; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The 38th annual Greek Fest will take place at St. George Greek Orthodox Church and is sure to once again be a favorite tradition of the Knoxville community. ...
by design | Sep 13, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Those planning on traveling to Saturday’s Tennessee-Florida game in Gainesville should stay up-to-date on Florida road conditions and plan accordingly. From University of Florida Police FDOT is currently monitoring the water levels at the Santa Fe River...
by design | Sep 13, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Alzheimer’s disease impacts Tennessee families in every county from West to East, and now communities across the state are showing their support by participating in the third annual statewide “Purple Out Day” benefitting Alzheimer’s Tennessee, a not-for-profit...
by design | Sep 13, 2017 | The Daily Focus
With hurricane recovery efforts underway in Gainesville, Florida, 24 officers from the University of Tennessee Police Department will travel there on Saturday to assist with game-day security. Troy Lane, associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police,...
