Ronald Philip Howell

Ronald Philip Howell

Jefferson City, TN – Ronald Philip Howell, 65, entered this world on Sunday, September 20, 1953, in Middlesboro. KY, and passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Morristown, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ellen Ruth…

Evelyn Cowan Henry

Evelyn Cowan Henry

noxville – Evelyn Cowan Henry, age 76 her life on this earth ended, Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was a graduate of Austin High School Class of 1961. A charter member of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, William…

Brenda O’Neal Arnold

Brenda O’Neal Arnold

Knoxville – Brenda O’Neal Arnold, departed this life, Sunday, June 16, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing, father, Phillip Jacobs; sons, Timothy O’Neal, Reginald (Traci) Arnold, Knoxville; sisters, Sandra Jackson and Kristie O’Neal;…

Meeting Today for Inner-City Residents Concerns to Candidates

Meeting Today for Inner-City Residents Concerns to Candidates

Inner-city Organizers providing a platform for residents’ to share their concerns through the Community Voices Survey, and methods of resolve at planned Community Concerns gatherings. A diverse group of local inner-city organizers is taking the pulse of those who live in the Heart of Knoxville. Their “stethoscope” is a survey that asks inner-city residents what…

Miller J. Dowdell

Miller J. Dowdell

Knoxville, TN – Miller J. Dowdell- departed this life, June 10, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. He was the one of the lead singers of the M.J. Dowdell Gospel Singers. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Hannah Dowell; sisters, Rev. Maudene Hicks,…

Acclaimed Ugandan Orphans Troupe Will Perform in Knoxville
The 17 member Ugandan Children's choir will perform at 3 venues in the Knoxville area on June 27th and 30th and have open dates while in the East Tennessee area.

Acclaimed Ugandan Orphans Troupe Will Perform in Knoxville

    (KNOXVILLE, TN)  This dynamic Watoto Children’s Choir has performed for presidents and royalty in the White House, Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in the UK, the United Nations, and is featured on Chris Tomlin’s album, “Hello, Love.” The choir of 17 orphans from Uganda will continue its six-month U.S. tour in the Knoxville area on…

Get Social this Father’s Day

Get Social this Father’s Day

CHURCH WITH DAD Danish and Doughnuts for Dads 9:15 am, Mount Zion Baptist Church – Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9 and 10:45 am, Life Church Knoxville · Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9 and 10:45am, Life Church Knoxville, 1015 Cedar Ln. Worship and a gift for all men. lifechurchknoxville.com/welcome . MEAL DEALS WITH DAD Chef Mo’s Cafe,…

City Mayor Supports Equality and LGBTQ, Opposes Former County Detective and Pastor Fritts

City Mayor Supports Equality and LGBTQ, Opposes Former County Detective and Pastor Fritts

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MADELINE ROGERO ON LGBTQ+ EQUALITY (KNOXVILLE) As Mayor of Knoxville, I am outraged at the statements by Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Grayson Fritts. To clarify, the Detective is not a City of Knoxville employee but an employee of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. However, Fritts’ statements raise concerns locally and nationally about…

Samuel Jackson

Samuel Jackson

Louisville – Samuel “Sam” L. Jackson, age 70 of Louisville, passed away, June 6, 2019 at Park West Hospital. Born to Robert and Ruby Jackson December 20, 1948. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ruby Jackson, sister, Mary Upton and nephews,

Commissioners Gill, Nystrom,and Anders Voted to Fund Indigent Care
Evelyn Gill, Knox County Commissioner

Commissioners Gill, Nystrom,and Anders Voted to Fund Indigent Care

In a 6-3 vote, Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill was in the minority of commissioners who voted to continue funding indigent health care in the 2020 Knox County budget. By Evelyn Gill, Knox County Commissioner As your Knox County Commissioner, I endeavor to represent all of our citizens and to advocate for the best interests of our…

James E. Reid Jr

James E. Reid Jr

Knoxville – James E. Reid, Jr., passed away June 8, 2019 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab in Knoxville, TN. He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted wife, Rev. Nancy Reid; sons, Chris (Neoschia) and Troy (Anita) Reid, Dayton, OH and Jimmy…