by design | Mar 31, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Longtime shoe cobbler and Honorary Mayor of FC dies Hardy Johnson, 95, served in Army in Korean War By Steve Williams Hardy Otto Johnson, Jr., of Knoxville, one of the oldest and most experienced shoe cobblers in the nation, passed away last Monday (March 25) at the...
by design | Mar 31, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Utah Maverick: Senator William H. King By Ray Hill Anyone who reads history is thoroughly acquainted with one indisputable fact: things change. Today the State of Utah is ruby red in its voting habits. That was not always the case. William Henry King served as both...
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Community Appreciation event shows TSD is in ‘good hands’ By Steve Williams Tennessee School for the Deaf rolled out the red carpet and showed off its finest at its Spring Community Appreciation Luncheon Program last Monday (March 25). Elijah Echols led the “Welcome.”...
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Pat Polis kicks off campaign for Knox County Board of Education By Ken Lay He’s been a military leader, the chief executive officer of a $30 million company and a leader in the ministry. Now, Dr. Pat Polis is answering God’s next call for his life. “My experience in...
by design | Mar 31, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Free Festival Focuses on Mental Health Awareness and Celebrates Community at Ijams Nature Center April 6 Join Ijams Nature Center, UTK Knoxville Sources of Strength, and CONTACT Care Line for a free, uplifting mental health awareness festival on Saturday, April 6,...
by design | Mar 30, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TDOE Releases 2022-23 Report Card Highlights District & School Performance; New Interactive Features Improve User Experience The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 State Report Card, highlighting new interactive features for families and users...
by design | Mar 29, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Thrive Now Hiring for Summer Interns + Staff Thrive Summer Program is now hiring for the Summer Youth Program that provides care and support for more than 200 elementary and middle school students. During this internship, staff will share in group activities, Bible...
by design | Mar 28, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TN AG’S DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS ISSUES CONSUMER ALERT AHEAD OF APRIL 8TH SOLAR ECLIPSE NASHVILLE – On Wednesday, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued the following warning to consumers regarding the upcoming solar eclipse: While the Volunteer State is...
by design | Mar 27, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will...
by design | Mar 26, 2024 | The Daily Focus
TDEC WILL HOST ANNUAL FOOD WASTE PREVENTION WEEK APRIL 1-7 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and partner agencies will host the third annual Food Waste Prevention Week April 1-7. Gov. Bill Lee has issued a...
