by design | Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Today, the Beacon Center’s released a brand new package of 20 policy solutions focused on what policies the state of Tennessee should and shouldn’t enact moving forward when it deals with COVID-19. The suggestions relate to both public health and the...
by design | Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs on Tuesday commended all the local utility districts for not disconnecting services for nonpayment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor and his office this week touched base with utility leaders to confirm their shut-off...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson The coronavirus crisis continues and obscures all other news such as Joe Biden’s presidential campaign and this year’s flu which has already killed 41,000 Americans. Actually, Biden is fortunate that he’s sheltered from crowds and gaffs. In some...
by Mark Nagi | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi There are a bazillion reasons why the Coronavirus is awful. In the world of sports, it has ended the seasons and in some case careers of high school and collegiate athletes. It has taken away the enjoyment we all feel as fans. But what about those that...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major 2020 is bringing us a different kind of spring. As if cancellation of basketball’s March Madness was not enough disruption, more events are canceled or postponed due to the Coronavirus. For now, no Smokies games or college baseball games are...
by Joe Rector | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I figure many folks are like me; they’ve made it through the first week of “social distancing” and stayed at home. It feels much like those times when snow dumped several inches on us in East Tennessee except the roads are clear and there’s no sledding...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore In this turbulent world of today, there are many things that make us smile or feel good. Some facts of life are too ridiculous or too factitious to even think about, so where can we go to turn our thoughts inward to happy facts or times. We can...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Users Earn Double the Points Through June 30, Redeemable at Area Theaters, Shops and Restaurants Smart Trips promotes alternatives to driving alone in Knoxville and the surrounding areas, and now the program is rewarding those working from home to practice safe,...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan When involved in an accident where you may be seeking compensation from someone for your injuries, there is usually an insurance company that gets involved. The insurance company is the entity that might be paying you for the injuries you received...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Looking to make a difference in your community while away from college classes or home from work? American Red Cross urges young, healthy Tennesseans to volunteer NASHVILLE, Tenn., Friday, March 27, 2020 – The American Red Cross is a 90 percent volunteer...
