Betty Jean Bomar
KNOXVILLE, TN – Betty Jean Bomar – entered into Eternal rest to reside in her Heavenly Home with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded…
James Oscar “Jimmy” Kennedy, Jr.
KNOXVILLE, TN – James Oscar “Jimmy” Kennedy Jr.- age 67 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was born on October 31, 1953, to James Oscar Kennedy Sr. and Elvina Melinda Jackson Kennedy in Mechanicsville….
Glorial H. Bradby (age 73)
Jacksonville, NC – Glorial H. Bradby was born in a Christian home on March 14, 1937, in Jacksonville North Carolina. She entered into eternal rest peacefully at home, November 30, 2020. Glorial graduated with a BS from North…
Darrick Eugene McAlister
KNOXVILLE, TN – Darrick Eugene McAlister departed this life November 29, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Elizabeth McAlister; grandparents, Charles and Gladys McAlister, Beatrice Henderson, and Willie Idell Glenn Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory,…
Tune-in to KCS Disparities in Education Virtual meeting
Knox County Schools Superintendent Bob Thomas to host a virtual meeting to solicit community input on the impact of the pandemic and the district’s new virtual learning program has affected academic achievement, discipline, and disparities among student groups….
KCS Middle Schools Earn TDOE STEM, CTE Grants
Over 30 Districts Received Grant Funding for Middle School STEM and CTE Education Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced over $700,000 in additional grants will be awarded to districts to fund science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and middle school career and…
Beaumont Students Create Ornaments For D.C. Display
Knoxville, Tenn. (December 2020)- Artwork created by students at Beaumont Magnet Academy is being highlighted in the nation’s capital this month. Beaumont was one of 56 schools chosen by the National Park Service to create ornaments for the 2020…
Bronze Kingdom Museum offers event, retreat space in Orlando
The Bronze Kingdom is home to the world’s largest collection of Bronze African Art, and the home of a premier African diaspora event space in its new 27,000 square-foot facilities. (Black PR Wire) ORLANDO, Fla. –…
UScellular Provides Sponsorships to East Tennessee Youth
UScellular’s Community Connections program provides a virtual way for K-12 groups to raise up to $1,000 to spend as needed. Organizations can still sign up for assistance through Dec. 31. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2020) – UScellular Community…
Sergio Cruz-Martinez (age 43)
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Sergio Cruz-Martinez, 43, passed away on November 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky surrounded by his children. He passed away after a 2 week battle with Covid-19. Sergio was born on…
James Carmichael Harris (age 74)
Knoxville, TN – James Carmichael Harris, age 74, of Knoxville Tennessee departed this life, November 28, 2020 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. Preceded in death by his mother, Emma Coleman and brother, George Harris. He leaves to…
Bernice Lattimore Johnson (age 75)
Knoxville, Tn – Bernice Lattimore Johnson departed this life on November 27, 2020 at Tennova North. Preceded in death by parents, Howard (Katreen) Lattimore; devoted husband, James (Rudy) Johnson; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Johnson; baby brother, Howard (Joann) Lattimore…
JPMorgan to host free Minority Merchant series for Founders
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase and Advancing Black Pathways, will host the Minority Merchant Event series – a 2-day virtual event to educate, empower, and promote Black female founders on Dec 4th and 5th. Black…
Mabel Cotner (age 95)
ROCKFORD, TN – Mabel Pauline Gillespie Cotner of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, peacefully at home. She was born April 16, 1925, to the parents of Walter and Viola Henry Gillespie. She grew up in the…
KAT Honored Rosa Parks Day with a Reserved Front-row Seat on Every Bus
(December 2020) – This is the first year for Tennesseans to officially commemorate December 1st as Rosa Parks Day. Legislation sponsored by Tennessee Senator Raumesh Akbari and Representative Karen Camper was signed into law last year (2019). In Tennessee…
The Maker City Local Gift Guide
For unique gifts, Shop Small throughout the holiday season! (December 2020) – The clock is ticking for gifting! Don’t wait till the last minute to check off everyone on your gift list! The Maker City online Gift Guide and…
Ernestine Bomar
Knoxville – Ernestine Bomar of Knoxville, transitioned from this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ft. Sanders NHC. Ernestine was born on June 16, 1951 to the union of James…
Women’s March Reasons to be Thankful
By Rhea Morgan, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks to your participation in the electoral process we have much to be thankful for. Please take a minute to celebrate the rewards of your efforts for a…
James Leonard Hudson II (age 71)
KNOXVILLE, TN -James Leonard Hudson II, age 71, joined our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2020. He was a devoted family man, friend, activist, and mentor. He was a retired teacher from Knox County Schools and volunteered…
Mary Agnes “Dot” Simpson (age 62)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mary Agnes Simpson “Dot” born June 1, 1958; departed this life November 20, 2020. Survived by sons, William Lamont Simpson (Buster) Robert Jerome Simpson (60) and daughter, Judith Marie Simpson (Turk); 3 grandchildren;5 sisters, nieces…
Vincent Fowler (age 74)
ALCOA, TN – Vincent Kelver Fowler, 74, of Decatur, GA passed away on November 22, 2020. Vincent was born on September 24, 1946, to Bert and Eartha Crossing Fowler in Alcoa, TN. After graduating from Charles M. Hall…
Gena H. Jackson (age 103)
Gena Gequetta Jackson, age 103, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020, with her family by her side in Knoxville, TN. She was born on February 11, 1917, in Madisonville, TN to Samuel Leonard Henderson and Flora Holley…
Konatae Abdul Glover 1991 – 2020
Knoxville – Konatae Abdul Glover departed this life on November 12, 2020. He was born October 4, 1991 to N’Kenge Willis and John Linzy. He was a graduate of Grainger County High School. Preceded in death by grandfathers, John…
NASA Student engagement competition
A heads-up to future engineers, mathematics majors, scientific thinkers, intellectual problem-solvers, and students of imagination and innovation. NASA invites you to share your genius. (Editor’s note: We decided to share this information that was sent to us on…
Alice F. Puckett Butcher (age 61)
Born Alice Faye Puckett in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 17, 1959 to the late Lindsay Turner and Ophelia Ross, Alice Faye “Pookie” was the youngest girl of seven children. In 1975 Alice moved to Detroit, Michigan with her…