by design | Mar 16, 2024 | The Daily Focus
33 Knox County Students Win Medals and Awards at 23rd Annual East Tennessee History Day 33 Knox County students won special awards or took first, second, or third place in the 23rd annual East Tennessee History Day (ETHD) regional National History Day competition....
by design | Mar 15, 2024 | The Daily Focus
~ from the East Knoxville Business & Professional Association Next meeting: March 21 Networking | 7:45 a.m. Meeting | 8 a.m. Join us at: Phyllis Wheatley Center 124 S Cruze St Knoxville, TN 37915 Program: Stephanie Burrage and Kathy Mack Stephanie Burrage...
by design | Mar 14, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Kimber twins’ last week could be bittersweet By Steve Williams Most high school sports reporters in the Knoxville area learned the jersey numbers of the Kimber twins four years ago because that was about the only way to tell them apart. Denaj is No. 4 and Taj is No....
by design | Mar 13, 2024 | The Daily Focus
7 TENNESSEE STATE PARKS OFFERING EASTER MEALS NASHVILLE – Seven Tennessee State Parks will offer Easter Sunday meals March 31, and several parks across the state will host other events leading up to Easter. Those other activities include instructions for dying Easter...
by design | Mar 12, 2024 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Halls Republican Club The Halls Republican Club will meet Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Boys & Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike 37918, just off East Emory Rd. As usual, there will be a Meet-and-Greet at 6:05 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The...
by design | Mar 11, 2024 | Black, Columnist
Early Voting By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I voted in Tennessee’s March 5 primary on February 19. No, I did not enter a time warp into the future. Rather I voted early. I arrived when the polls opened and there was already a line. We...
by design | Mar 11, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
Where Do You Stand: Pie Or Cake? By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com As my wife and I were driving on a recent Saturday to watch the basketball games of two of our grandsons, there was a discussion on the radio about whether people preferred pie or cake....
by design | Mar 11, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Sanctuary 2nd Chronicles 7:14 (Some will recognize this Spiritual truth, but if you need a refresher, I challenge you to look it up and reflect.) By Dr. Jim Ferguson Last week patriotic Americans lived to fight another day. The war to save our country will continue,...
by design | Mar 11, 2024 | Columnist, Major
The Colors of Spring By Ralphine Major It was only a couple of weeks ago that a small cluster of Easter flowers bloomed in the yard, their bright yellow color a distinct contrast to the barren ground below them. Days later, a whole line of yellow blooms appeared...
by design | Mar 11, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
Two Ways to Do Something By Joe Rector I’m not sure when it started, but at some point in my life, I began giving advice to folks. Some might say that I stuck my nose where it didn’t belong, but that never silenced me. All sorts of people have been subjected to the...
