by design | Aug 29, 2018 | The Daily Focus
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in the Milligan Street area of east Knoxville. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will spray for...
by design | Aug 29, 2018 | The Daily Focus
The Mechanicsville Community Association (MCA) will host its 13th annual Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 1, starting with a parade at 10 a.m. on the corner of University and 5th Ave. The parade will conclude at Danny Mayfield Park, 700 College St, where the festivities...
by design | Aug 28, 2018 | The Daily Focus
September is dedicated to raising awareness about the disease NASHVILLE – One in nine American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death and the most commonly diagnosed. In 2018, nearly 165,000 new...
by design | Aug 27, 2018 | The Daily Focus
South Doyle Neighborhood Association, Inc.’s next meeting is September 4, 7 p.m. at Stock Creek Baptist Church, 8106 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920.
by design | Aug 27, 2018 | Public Notice
Foreclosure notices NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 21, 2015, executed by JENNIFER JACKSON, conveying certain real...
by design | Aug 27, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Dear Friends, I am tremendously EXCITED to announce my candidacy to become the next Mayor of the City of Knoxville! Exactly one year from today, Knoxvillians will head to the polls to cast their ballots and I hope to earn your vote! A little over seven years...
by Joe Rector | Aug 27, 2018 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Well, the day finally arrived. I gave in and purchased another vehicle. Doing so was a difficult decision because I struggle with the idea of having to make a car payment. However, times arrive in life when such actions must be taken. I bought a “new old...
by Mike Steely | Aug 27, 2018 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Looking for an afternoon drive? How about heading south along what was once the Old Federal Road? The route was first developed in a treaty in 1805 and improved in 1819 as a toll road. Today we know the basic route as Highway 411. The highway skirts the...
by Ralphine Major | Aug 27, 2018 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The beautiful bloom became my new favorite flower many years ago. Several floral arrangements sent when our father passed away 24 years ago this week featured the giant sunflower. For a long time after then, I was attracted to anything sunflower. ...
by design | Aug 27, 2018 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Sometimes I wonder how I came to be where I am. Ever the pragmatist, my wife Becky says, “Well, you have to be somewhere.” I guess that’s true on this “mortal coil.” But more importantly, I’m where I’m supposed to be. Many of my friends are now...
