by design | Jun 30, 2021 | The Daily Focus
New laws will go into effect on July 1 in Tennessee to help improve the health and welfare of Tennesseans. These laws are focused on increasing access to patient-centered care as well as providing resources to families in need. Among these new laws is the enactment...
by design | Jun 30, 2021 | The Daily Focus
This week’s spotlight highlights KCHD’s School-based Dental Prevention Program This summer the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) School-based Dental Prevention Program will host a series of free dental health events for children and young adults from 4 to 21 years...
by design | Jun 29, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Lane Closures Halted for Independence Day Holiday Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes...
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Local first responders work together to increase blood donations The Tennessee Highway Patrol, Rural Metro Fire, UTK Police Dept, and the Knoxville Sheriff’s offices are all teaming up with the American Red Cross to see who can recruit the most blood donors and earn...
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Over the years, there have been a number of good bowl games and an equal number of bad ones. Bowl games are hyped to the heavens, but you never know what you’re getting. One of the most intriguing Tennessee bowl games took place Dec. 30, 1994, at...
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The Vols baseball team arrived in Omaha as one of the teams to beat at the College World Series. But the momentum they had brought with them to Nebraska didn’t carry over. Following losses last week to Virginia and Texas, Tennessee’s season ended...
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Just like most elders of any time period, I’m having trouble with some of the crazy ideas that folks have created. To be more specific, I’m lost as a last year’s Easter egg when it comes to being “woke.” Perhaps my failure to understand is due to my age....
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan From time to time I will speak or meet with someone who tells me, “Never in my life have I had to hire a lawyer.” They usually say it with pride. Good for you! I recognize that when someone hires a lawyer they are usually in crisis mode and it is...
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | Public Notice
COURT NOTICES NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: WESLEY V. CARROLL AND OTHER UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AKA JOHN DOE CLAIMANTS IN RE: ALBERT J. HARB v. WESLEY V. CARROLL NO. 201234-2 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed...
by design | Jun 27, 2021 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
‘You Pay, You Say’ voter initiative gains momentum A citizen-initiated petition to establish limits on taxation levied by the city of Knoxville is gaining momentum. The ‘You Pay, You Say’ campaign has already collected over 1,283 signatures and tens of thousands of...
