by design | Jul 12, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Hamilton Fish Kean doubtless is unfamiliar to most readers, but he served in the United States Senate and was part of a political dynasty that exists to this day. Kean’s son Robert Winthrop Kean served in the U.S. House of Representatives for twenty...
by design | Jul 12, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Rotary Club of Bearden has announced its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 Rotary year, effective July 1, 2026. The new leadership team will continue the club’s longstanding commitment to service above self through community projects, youth programs,...
by design | Jul 12, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Pete Gawda Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond has a passion for alleviating domestic violence. Last October, he announced the new Bridge to Safety program to help victims of domestic violence and, at his invitation, about 50 people gathered at the Randall E. Nichols...
by design | Jul 12, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the City of Knoxville Office of Neighborhood Empowerment The Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will meet on Thursday, July 23, at Lennon Seney United Methodist Church, located at 2084 Dandridge Ave. Community members are invited to attend and...
by design | Jul 11, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Halls Republican Club The Halls Republican Club will meet Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Boys and Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike 37918, just off East Emory Rd. As usual, there will be a Meet-and-Greet at 6:05 p.m. with snacks and fellowship, followed by the...
by design | Jul 10, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Knox County Forensic Center The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the non-profit United Against Fentanyl are inviting area residents to take part in a national and statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of opioids and...
