by design | Jul 19, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TRAFFIC ALERT: KNOX COUNTY KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) southbound and West Topside Road in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on...
by design | Jul 18, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TDEC ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BOOST RECYCLING EDUCATION, COMBAT FOOD WASTE NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and...
by design | Jul 17, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Urges Caution During Extreme Heat; Offers Tips to Stay Safe Knox County, Tenn. – Knox County has seen nearly 50 heat-related visits to area emergency rooms since the beginning of June. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen...
by design | Jul 16, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Retired Teachers Association meeting 11:15 a.m. July 25, 2024, at the Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Drive. New Retirees Celebration featuring outstanding musical performers from Knox County Schools. Newly retired teachers and KCRTA members are...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Black, Columnist
Are guns really the leading cause of death of black youth? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Recently, Kamala Harris headlined a political rally for Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for Senate from Maryland. Alsobrooks defeated...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
Media Now Embarassed For Covering Up Biden’s Weakness By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com It is both a little bit funny and a little bit sad, even a little pathetic, when a very old man tries to show he is as strong and active as a much younger man. President...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
The Missing Element It is the Duty of all Nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His Will, to be grateful for His Benefits, and humbly to implore His Protection and Favor. George Washington By Dr. Jim Ferguson Have you noticed how quiet...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Taking historic Highway 25W through the mountains A Day Away By Mike Steely Before the construction of I-75 through the mountains between Caryville and Jellico, Tennessee, most of the traffic heading north and south took Highway 25W. When the interstate north or south...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
A whine and a thank you By Joe Rector It’s been one of those weeks. The hot weather has whipped me to the point that I don’t want to do much more than sit in the family room and nap. I’ve not slept well for a couple of nights, and that made for long, tiring days. When...
by design | Jul 15, 2024 | Columnist, Mattingly
‘We want Bama! We want Bama!’ By Tom Mattingly Football fans sometimes get what they want, and it isn’t pretty. Despite the best of intentions, there are days and nights in various venues that seem longer than most, when everything that can go wrong does....
