Mildred Alice V. Constant-Taylor, age 83, was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late George Elvert and Eva Lois Peters-Constant. She passed away July 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie James Taylor and her daughter Hylane Finley. Sisters, Mary Constant, Goldie Whaley; her brothers, Marshal Smartt, William Constant, Gary Constant, and…
Knoxville – Jessie Lou Bell Harper passed away peacefully July 9, 2019. She was born September 12, 1941 in Opelika, Alabama to Charlie and Georgia Butler Bell. She was the proud wife of Dan H. Harper for 61 years and a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and faithful servant of the Lord. Jessie was…
NKBPA Nonprofit July at Whittle Springs Middle School We’re switching it up for the month of July. We want to spotlight our nonprofit members this month. We will have a series of short nonprofit member spotlights showcasing our community of those who pour their hearts into our city for the good of others. Come learn…
By Josh Flory Nevaeh Phelan is usually dizzy when she steps off of the “spinner”, a new piece of playground equipment at Lonsdale Elementary. But the 5th-grader said she likes the apparatus — a small platform that’s connected to a spinning pole — because it fits her personality. “It’s out-of-the-box, and I’m the kind of…
JULY July 29 (Monday) First Day for Teachers – In-service (Building) July 30 (Tuesday) In-service Day (PreK – 12 System-wide) July 31 (Wednesday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) AUGUST August 1 (Thursday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day); Orientation for 6th and 9th graders August 2 (Friday) In-service Day (1/2 day-School based); Administrative Day (1/2 day–Teacher Work Day) August 5 (Monday) First Day for Students…
kNOXVILLE, TN, Lonsdale – Mrs. Annie “Ann” Jean Lockhart Smith, age 60, passed away on the early morning of July 4, 2019 at her home. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, face to face. She was born July 29, 1958, the youngest child to Mr. Reese and Hattie Lockhart….
(KNOXVILLE, TN – July 10, 2019) The Kincannon for Mayor campaign enjoyed its most successful fundraising quarter to date. Today’s financial disclosure report shows more than $72,000 was raised, more than double the amount raised the previous quarter. The campaign also includes more individual donors and donations than ever before. This surge of financial support…
Join the Knox County Democratic Party for a night of great music and humor with Roy Zimmerman! ROY ZIMMERMAN: RiZe Up! Sat., July 20, Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Doors open at 7 p.m.; Showtime at 7:30 p.m., Tickets $35 each, ALL proceeds go to the KCDP. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE Roy Zimmerman’s…
KNOXVILLE – Leroy Martin, Sr., son of Annie Bell and Robert Shepard was born, April 7, 1941. He peacefully slept away, July 1, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was formerly a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and attended Payne Avenue Baptist Church until his health failed. He was formerly employed at Union Carbide in…
A Black-owned farm-to-table restaurant based in New Jersey named Cornbread will be opening their newest locations inside 3 Walmart stores in Pittsburgh, PA this year. With the expansion, Cornbread hopes to serve more people with soul food dishes and also create jobs. (PITTSBURG, PA) In 2017, the restaurant’s first location opened in Maplewood, New Jersey….
USCIS celebrates Independence Day by welcoming nearly 7,500 new citizens (KNOXVILLE, TN) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented 129 citizenship candidates to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee during a special naturalization ceremony on July 3. Chief U.S. District Judge Pamela L. Reeves administered the Oath of Allegiance. The 129…
Krystal Smith, MAC Cosmetics Expert, Opens Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa; Grand Opening July 7th (Baldwin, NY – BlackNews.com) A new Black-owned business called Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa is set to open on July 7th in the emerging business section of Baldwin, New York. The founder of the company, Krystal Smith, is a long-time makeup…
Criminal Defense Attorney and entrepreneur develops game played 35 minutes can save teens from serving 3 to 5 years in jail. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Chicago native, 19-year veteran criminal defense and civil rights attorney, April D. Preyar, has launched an original board game called JustUs Junkie’s Trials & Triumph. Preyar is partner and co-owner of the…
Join us for Tomato Jam 2019! Tickets are on sale now for our 3rd annual Tomato Jam: a drinks competition featuring Knoxville’s best bartenders and East Tennessee’s finest tomatoes! This fundraiser for Nourish Knoxville challenges local bartenders to create a cocktail using local tomatoes and compete for the titles of Audience Favorite and Judges’ Favorite. Don’t miss this…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Scouting is a family tradition in the Berry family. Mike Berry is dedicated to scouting, and so is his son Max Keomalu Berry who is a member of Smoky Mountain Boy Scout Council Troop 40. Max is a 15-year old student at Hardin Valley Middle School who has worked through the ranks…
Nashville – Larry Russell Chaney passed away July 1, 2019 at the age of 71. A Knoxville native, he had been a resident of Nashville, TN for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Sr. and Flora Bates-Chaney. Survivors, wife Geleh Massaquoi; children Angie Lowery, Markisa Chaney, Larry Chaney Jr, Taeesha…
Knoxville – Barbara Blair Ray, age 85, made her journey to Heaven, June 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents William and Annie Blair; husband Larry Leonard Ray, and son Donald McClendon. Left to cherish her memories are, devoted daughter Darlene Tate; sons, Steven (Melissa) Ray, Leonard (Travonda) Blair, Larry Blair, and Ronald (Charlotte) Blair;…
Knoxville – James M. Wright “Jim Puney” passed away, June 27, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Jim was born June 20, 1923. He is a graduate of Austin High School Class of 1937; retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Member of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel…
Knoxville – Mrs. Hollene B. Kline passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Tennova North Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Hollis E. and Willie M. Brown. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. church. She was employed by the Social Security Administration for 41 years and formed the Social…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – June 24, 2019) Amelia Parker candidate for City Council At-Large-Seat C, is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS) and to…
Knoxville – John H. Sharp- formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home, June 16, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Celebration of Life Services will be held, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at God’s Grace Community Church,…
Knoxville – Bertha Mae Keys, departed this life, June 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Survivors, husband, Kenneth Keys; sons, Cecil, Shawn and Jamar; grandson, Azy’Rion; brothers-in-law, Doug, Sammie and Buddie Keys; sister-in-law, Freddie Sensabaugh,…
U.S. CELLULAR ENGINEERS BRINGS STEM TO KIDS AT LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS KNOXVILLE, TN (June 19, 2019) – To help inspire interest and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers, U.S. Cellular representatives visited the Regal Entertainment Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to discuss the important…
‘KAT for Kids’ means flexibility for after-school activities and convenience for families. Indya Kincannon announced her plan to make buses free for kids as part of her agenda to connect families to opportunity as Knoxville mayor. “Every parent I know juggles transportation logistics, and for parents who work hourly jobs, who don’t have access to…