by Ray Hill | Apr 18, 2021 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Few readers likely recall how very close the 1960 presidential election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon truly was. Kennedy won by a margin of 0.17 percent of the vote, some 112,827 votes. As Kennedy prepared to take over from President...
by design | Apr 18, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams One might say Halls High won the first Battle of Emory Road Track Meet on cruise control. The guys and gals in Red and White took first place in 16 of the 34 events and finished with a combined 192 points last week at Halls. Karns edged Powell 115 to...
by design | Apr 18, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com “Dr. Neptune is a byproduct of me wanting to get turmeric into my diet and system,” said Ed Cook, a West Knoxville man who developed a health powder called “Dr. Neptune Fountain of Youth” and is now promoting...
by design | Apr 18, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The New Harvest Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2021 season on Thursday, April 22 at 3 p.m. (with safe-shopping protocols in place) featuring 15 small, locally-owned businesses and a new walking program. “Spring is here and I’m excited about the opening of the farmers’...
by design | Apr 15, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Young-Williams Animal Center is at critical capacity for adult dogs, so the shelter is offering a four-day “Don’t ‘Pittie’ a Shelter Dog, Adopt One” special starting Thursday, April 15, that waives fees in exchange for a donation. During the special from April 15-18,...
by design | Apr 13, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Two Private Gardens Open to the Public for One Weekend Only ~from Dogwood Arts Saturday, April 17th: 10AM-5PM & Sunday, April 18th: 12-5PM (last entry at 4PM) The public is invited to experience two spectacular private gardens this weekend only at the Dogwood...
