by design | Mar 8, 2015 | Archives
By Steve Williams Grainger High turned out to be too tall of an order for Fulton High’s girls to get past in their bid to return to the state basketball tournament this season. “I think their length – how big they were – was a tough matchup for us,” said Lady...
by design | Mar 8, 2015 | Archives
By Steve Williams Carter High’s trip to the state basketball tournament didn’t last long enough last season. The Runnin’ Hornets went one and done, losing to Greeneville 67-64. It turned out Greeneville was Carter’s opponent in...
by design | Mar 4, 2015 | News, The Daily Focus
Ripley’s Aquarium and Attractions is hosting a job fair to hire over 100 immediate positions at their 8 Ripley Sevier county attractions. The job fair will be Saturday, March 7th from 10 am to 4 pm at of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. The 8 Ripley’s Sevier...
by design | Mar 3, 2015 | Knoxville, The Daily Focus
By David Klein The Knoxville community comes together again Friday night, March 6, to support cancer patients in their fight against cancer. The fourth annual Game On Against Cancer takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. at Games and Things on Kingston Pike. The event...
by design | Mar 2, 2015 | Public Notice
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEÕS SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 21, 2003, executed by ROBERT N. BUCKNER AND TINA M. BUCKNER, conveying certain real property therein...
by design | Mar 2, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson We were hungry as we rolled into our neighborhood Krystal restaurant. Becky, the Boy and I needed a pit stop to refuel from a morning of errands which included a trip to the dump. The lives of Grandparents seem to revolve around activities with...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 2, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Over the phone, her voice was calm and she sounded well-spoken. As we talked, I could tell she was wise beyond her years. In person, Rachael was all of that and more. So was Drew. It was a bitter cold February day when I met the couple, but being...
by design | Mar 2, 2015 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore This is the last column I will write about the weather–I promise. Someone told me to move back up to Pennsylvania and take this snow with me–ha! ha! I wish I could, in a way, because I have children and grandchildren up there plus I have...
by design | Mar 2, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Last week, between the various snow and ice storms that plagued our area, a letter made its way into the mailboxes of families of pre-school and kindergarten students from several local schools, including Christenberry Elementary, Green Magnet, South...
by design | Mar 2, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher In his State of the Schools speech last month, Dr. McIntyre announced seven “community conversations” to address his key initiatives. Tucked in the middle of the list was “explore a balanced calendar.” Dr. McIntyre has used every opportunity,...
