TDOT Traffic Alert: Knox COunty

Motorists traveling on I-40 East in Knox County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have an effect on traffic.   Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 3, one of the left turn lanes on the ramp from I-40 East to Exit 394 (Asheville...

Focus on Seniors:  Medicare Basics

Attention, all Medicare recipients!  Open enrollment ends on December 7.  Are you still sorting through all the choices and changes?  If so, you are invited to visit the Blount County Public Library YouTube Channel to view the video titled Focus on Seniors: Medicare...

Taylor tabbed Knox County Coach of the Year

There were signs of a special season at Karns in August   By Steve Williams Brad Taylor, who guided Karns High to its most successful season in school history, has been chosen The Knoxville Focus / Coaches’ All-Knox County Coach of the Year. With the award...

The stress of waiting

  By Joe Rector Remember this time of year when you were a child? How much more excited could you have been to know Santa was going to visit and leave presents? Another time to remember is that last day of school before summer vacation. The arms of the clock...