by design | Jan 13, 2022 | The Daily Focus
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced Wednesday that the City of Asheville, North Carolina, settled a Judicial Watch federal civil rights lawsuit, after agreeing to remove all racially discriminatory provisions in a City-funded scholarship program....
by design | Jan 13, 2022 | The Daily Focus
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission, will present “Night with The Arts: A Concert in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,” to honor the legacy of the civil rights icon. The concert,...
by design | Jan 12, 2022 | The Daily Focus
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC), which has not met in person since March 2020, will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 4:30 p.m. at the Cansler YMCA in the Community Room. The agenda includes introducing the council’s five new appointees. To begin the year, group...
by design | Jan 12, 2022 | The Daily Focus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $50 million in 118 partnerships to expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The Equity Conservation Cooperative Agreements, administered by USDA’s Natural Resources...
by design | Jan 11, 2022 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
The Knox County Health Department is temporarily expanding testing at its main location, 140 Dameron Avenue, to include all individuals seeking a test. Previously, testing was offered at the health department for those who were uninsured with symptoms/exposure....
by design | Jan 11, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Broker/Owner Jeff Grebe of Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus in Knoxville and Marketing Director Brad Hicks were recently honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization for their contributions to the Cavett Station Cemetery in the West...
by design | Jan 10, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi What were you doing 23 years ago? I know what I was doing. I was in Tempe, watching Tennessee win its first consensus national championship in 47 years. Their 23-16 victory over Florida State capped off a 13-0 season, putting Tennessee at the top of the...
by design | Jan 10, 2022 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Long-time Tennessee fans remember the 1961 football season for events happening on and off the field. A major highlight on the gridiron was a 10-6 win over No. 9 Georgia Tech on Nov. 11 on Shields-Watkins Field. That happened in the days Tennessee’s...
by design | Jan 10, 2022 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Taking a drive to Tellico Village on an outing puts you in a section of Loudon County where many fine houses, boat docks, golf courses and clubhouses now exist. But more than 200 years ago something else went on there. The tragedy of Coyatee is little...
by design | Jan 10, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Amy and I woke up the Monday after Christmas, stretched, and fell back asleep. Both of us have entered the world of retirement, and we appreciate being here. I’ve heard so many folks my age regret their decisions to retire. They miss work and wish...
