by design | Jun 6, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Department of Education announced today the nine finalists for the 2017-18 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. Ms. Karen Latus from Bearden High School was selected as the East Tennessee Finalist. As a finalist, Ms. Latus will have the opportunity to...
by design | Jun 6, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Josh Turner, Cheap Trick, Kool & the Gang heading to Knoxville Knoxville, Tenn. (June 5, 2017) – The Tennessee Valley Fair is pleased to announce its 2017 concert lineup for the 98th annual event, September 8-17. Friday, September 8 – LOCASH...
by design | Jun 6, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is scheduled to have lunch at Vol Market #3, 3400 Western Ave., with Former Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and current gubernatorial candidate Randy Boyd this Thursday, June 8, from noon until 1 p.m. The...
by design | Jun 6, 2017 | The Daily Focus
UT Working to Confirm Sub-type The Virology Laboratory at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed two cases of Type A Influenza in dogs in the Knoxville region. The samples were received Monday, June 5. Sub-typing is ongoing and...
by design | Jun 6, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Relentless Blues to play at New Harvest Park Knox County’s Second Saturday Concert series, which takes place each summer at The Cove at Concord Park and New Harvest Park, kicks off this weekend with Relentless...
by design | Jun 5, 2017 | Public Notice
Foreclosure notices NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Whereas default has occurred in the payment of a debt due Samuel C. Perry and Judy J. Perry secured by a deed of trust dated July 10, 2014, from Clay M Gilstrap and Wendy R. Gilstrap to Myron C. Ely, trustee, and...
by design | Jun 5, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association will celebrate its 73rd season with exhilarating performances by the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, celebrated artists on the Chamber Music Series, and exciting new additions to the Oak Ridge Chorus Series. “I’m thrilled to...
by Ralphine Major | Jun 5, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It is picture perfect! But, this rare wildlife photo is not mine. The credit belongs to someone else. In woodlands and open fields, what a thrill it is when wildlife appear! Only a few weeks ago, we were counting the days until spring. Finally,...
by Joe Rector | Jun 5, 2017 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector So, I recently celebrated my true entrance into senior citizen life. To me, 65 is the correct age for entering the group, even though AARP mails out membership cards to folks when they reach 50. At any rate, I am a bonafide “senior.” Does this mean I am...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Jun 5, 2017 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan You may have heard the term “court clerk” at some point and wonder, “What does a court clerk do?” How does someone become a court clerk, anyway? The courts that have clerks are circuit, general sessions, criminal and juvenile court. In each...
