by design | Apr 9, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
Faith Bonds, a fifth grade student at Carter Elementary School, created artwork that was chosen by Crayola for permanent exhibit at the U.S. Department of Education national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and its regional offices across the country. It was one of...
by design | Apr 9, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
The Fountain City Business and Professional Association meeting is Wednesday, April 10 at Central Baptist Church. Meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. in the second Wednesday of each month. Speakers: Tim Richardson – Author and Certified Speaking Professional...
by design | Apr 9, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
It’s farmers market season in Knox County! The New Harvest Park Farmers Market kicks off its 2013 season this Thursday, April 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 4775 New Harvest Lane, just past the Target shopping center on Washington Pike. This is the first farmers market to...
by design | Apr 9, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
Come celebrate the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable’s 30th Anniversary! On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, the Roundtable will host noted author, professor and Civil War historian Brian S. Wills, Ph.D as its speaker. At 8:00 p.m., Dr. Wills will speak on the topic “Gen. George...
by design | Apr 9, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
by design | Apr 8, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
The 6th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial 5k will be held on May 11 at 8:00 a.m. at Volunteer Landing. Proceeds of the event benefit the establishment of a law enforcement memorial in Knoxville. Runners may pre-register by visiting www.knoxlemr.com. Same-day...
by design | Apr 8, 2013 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson I have always had a sense of wanderlust. And I have been blessed and able to exercise this passion for travel. They say that people’s dogs often look like their masters. My dog Jack is a feist, a terrier breed. He really doesn’t look like me,...
by Ralphine Major | Apr 8, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major He got lots of “twos” during the 1964-65 basketball season. His coach wishes there had been a three-point shot back then. Leslie Spitzer, a Gibbs High senior who wore the No. 30 jersey, was one of the starting Eagles on the boys basketball team. ...
by Steve Williams | Apr 8, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams There is still room in NCAA Division 1 basketball for the little man. We’ve seen plenty of good examples in this year’s postseason play. Diminutive guards Russ Smith, a 6-foot, 165-pounder, and Peyton Siva, also 6-0 but a little thicker, led...
by Mark Nagi | Apr 8, 2013 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman It’s been a rough go of it for college athletics in recent weeks. From a Rutgers basketball coach videotaped throwing basketballs at his players heads while yelling gay slurs, to an Auburn football program once again accused of breaking the rules to win...
