by design | Aug 21, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Parrott-Wood Memorial (3133 W. Old A.J. Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN 37871) is hosting a meet, greet and book signing on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. with local author Ron Leadbetter. He will be debuting his new book: ” A Stunning World of Faith,...
by design | Aug 21, 2023 | Public Notice
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE ANGELA NEWCOMB DANIELS -Vs- KEITH DANIELS Docket# 156960 IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant KEITH DANIELS is a non-resident...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Ward urges state to help with mental health facility By Focus Staff Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward has fired off a letter to Governor Bill Lee urging financial support for a mental health facility to be located in Knoxville and Knox County. Of the four big urban...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Comprehensive Mental Health-Drug Treatment Center Needed For Knox And Surrounding Counties Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward has certainly created a lot of conversation when he lobbed the resolution asking for the State of Tennessee to consider...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:, Williams
Fulton’s father figure and guiding light passes away By Steve Williams Bob Black was a longtime teacher, coach and administrator at Fulton High School. And on top of that, he became a father figure to the students and a guiding light for many years. After being on the...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Kentucky Statesman: Governor Simeon Willis By Ray Hill Even today, Democrats seem to have an easier time winning the governorship of Kentucky than either of the state’s seats in the United States Senate. Kentucky was primarily a Democratic state for many years and...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
From farmland to railroad community to suburb: Oakwood-Lincoln Park By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Nestled between North Broadway, Old North Knoxville and the Southern Railway the neighborhood of Oakwood-Lincoln Park prides itself on history and...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
West pulls out 14-10 win over Bearden By Steve Williams It wasn’t a Hail Mary, but it was just as thrilling. With time running out, West quarterback Hunter Dance and wide receiver Syxx Hoard hooked up for a 45-yard go-ahead touchdown pass with 17.4 seconds remaining...
by design | Aug 20, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Yardley Flats construction site simulates tower crane training for Knoxville Fire Department The Knoxville Fire Department’s technical rescue team collaborated with ALL Crane Rental of Tennessee to engage in specialized training exercises at the Yardley Flats...
by design | Aug 19, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Sunday, August 20, the northbound right lane on Alcoa Highway (US...