by design | Jul 26, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill The last time New Jersey elected a Republican to the United States Senate was in 1972 when Senator Clifford P. Case was reelected to a fourth term. During the ensuing 53 years, Republicans have tried to elect one of their own to the U.S. Senate without...
by design | Jul 26, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
‘Major league play’ by Holloway helped make it happen By Steve Williams Joe O’Brien threw the first no-hitter in University of Tennessee baseball history in 1973 according to official UT records, and in addition to that he is the only pitcher from Knox County to toss...
by design | Jul 26, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Pete Gawda About 30 people interested in preserving historic cemeteries gathered at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center on Saturday morning, July 19, for a cemetery workshop sponsored by Knox Heritage. Several people with extensive experience in cemetery...
by design | Jul 26, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Knoxville Residents Can Make a Difference for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital with the Purchase of a Blizzard® Treat American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), a leader in iconic treats and food, has announced the return of their annual Miracle Treat Day® – the...
by design | Jul 25, 2026 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Rep. Michele Carringer (R-Knoxville) as a 2026 THA Hospital Hero for her dedication and work on behalf of hospitals in Tennessee. THA Hospital Hero Awards recognize lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that...
by design | Jul 24, 2026 | The Daily Focus
On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who...
