by design | Aug 23, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Non-profit celebrates MedicAlert Month with free giveaway as part of its Share the Care campaign August is MedicAlert month, and to celebrate MedicAlert Foundation is giving away free medical IDs to new customers on August 24, 2017. The free offer is part of the...
by design | Aug 22, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The medication collection scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 has been CANCELED. It will not be rescheduled. Knox County residents can bring old or unused medicines to the Knoxville Police Department Safety Building at 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. The Safety Building...
by design | Aug 22, 2017 | The Daily Focus
By Michael Williams In a Knoxville apartment complex more than one resident has reported encounters with a ghostly specter known as “The Shadow Person.” The complex stands on the site that was the scene of a suspicious death that has left many unanswered questions...
by design | Aug 22, 2017 | The Daily Focus
More than 16,000 students earn nearly 80,000 possible college credits NASHVILLE— Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that more than 29,000 students took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2017 – a record high for...
by design | Aug 22, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Bring the kids, bring a neighbor, bring a friend…and enjoy Town Hall East’s annual ice cream social! Saturday, September 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Tank Strickland Park next to the Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. If you or a local...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Aug 21, 2017 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan So most of us have heard that a child curfew law has been passed in Tennessee. In Tennessee, the child curfew statute is Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1702. What does that statute say? If someone is 17 or 18 years old, they can’t be out in public past...
by Ralphine Major | Aug 21, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It has been widely reported in the news for months. A total eclipse is set to take place on August 21, 2017—the first one in 38 years! I barely remember the eclipse of 1979. It did not receive all the media attention that this one has even...
by Joe Rector | Aug 21, 2017 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Well, thousands of folks prepared for the upcoming eclipse by purchasing protective glasses that allow them to look at the event without fear of damage to eyes. Then, Amazon sends out an email to tell them that the glasses that they bought are fake and...
by design | Aug 21, 2017 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore I recently gave a gift card to a family member for her birthday from Logan’s Roadhouse, which made her very happy. We love enjoying our repast there and were disgruntled when they moved from Knoxville to Sevierville, even though it’s a lovely drive...
by design | Aug 21, 2017 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson If you’re not careful, you will miss the beauty in the world that is right beside you. Lately, due to the daily drumbeat of hatred from the media, the alt-left, alt-right and some in between, I have found it difficult to remain positive and...
