Knoxville – Abraham Abel Newton- of Knoxville departed this life, October 18, 2020, at Turkey Creek Hospital. Preceded in death by wife, Nannie Madelyn Newton. Retired KUB employee. Survivors, daughters, Vanessa, Erica Newton; Darlene High; sons, Dwight and…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Ms. Marilyn S. Wynn Hendricks was born July 10, 1952 in Knoxville, TN to the late Irene Wynn Hunter. She was the eldest of seven children. Marilyn accepted Christ as a young adult and reaffirm…
Polls open at 8 am across Knox County and close at 8 pm. Anyone in line at 8 pm gets to vote. Find all of your needed information on the ballot and polling places at www.knoxvotes.org. Knox County…
The stakes in the race to replace retiring TN Senator Lamar Alexander are high: Bill Hagerty, a longtime businessman and GOP donor, prevailed in the crowded Republican primary for Tennessee US Senate in August. He earned President Donald…
Two Knoxville natives with different views of the world. BY JESSE FOX MAYSHARK • OCTOBER 7, 2020 There are no term limits for the Tennessee state Legislature. Just ask Bill Dunn. The retiring speaker pro tempore of the…
BY SCOTT BARKER • OCTOBER 8, 2020 A political newcomer is challenging an entrenched incumbent in this year’s 6th District state Senate race. Dr. Jane George, a Democrat, is taking on Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, the Republican who…
Election 2020: 18th State House District Republican state Rep. Martin Daniel’s decision to not seek reelection this year opened the door for new representation in the 18th House District. BY SCOTT BARKER • OCTOBER 12, 2020 Business owner…
By Joe Biden There is injustice in America. There is discrimination. There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Harold Agnew, age 92 was a Barber, singer, baseball player and icon in his community. He was requested from many to sing at funeral services for their loved ones. He was preceded in death by wife,…
Mark Anthony Hardin was born March 31, 1969 to parents, Howard Hardin, Jr. and Marilyn Fugate in Knoxville, Tennessee and departed this life on October 26, 2020 at his residence. He was a graduate of Austin East High…
KNOXVILLE, TN (October 28, 2020) – Harold Agnew, Sr. was born to Henry and Allie Agnew in Anderson, S.C., on February 23, 1928. He retired several months ago due to the pandemic. He was cared for by his…
The new school will serve students from Sam E. Hill Primary as well as Lonsdale Elementary schools. (UPDATED from Oct. 23) KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 23, 2020) – The plan for a new Lonsdale Elementary School will be shared…
A pre-election day celebration that will include a special viewing of the documentary Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be this Thursday, October 29, at Parkway Drive-In, Hwy 321 East, Maryville, TN. in…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Thursday, October 22, 2020, Janice Kaye Sifford Ealey Wykle gained her wings and joined her love ones in heaven. She was born July 23, 1950 to Zelma and Charles Sifford in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of East…
People across East Tennessee, and the country, are reeling from the impact of Covid-19, unable to pay bills and struggling to find employment. East Tennessee (October 2020) – COVID-19 Emergency Relief funds are available to assist…
Willie B. Carson was born August 30, 1939 to the late Betty Elizabeth Carson and O.B. Carson. He departed life on October 23, 2020. Preceding his death were his parents Betty Elizabeth and O.B. Carson, brother Willie Carson…
Mary “Evolyn” Williams (Weatherford) age 91 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Tom, daughters Martha Ann and Rita Jean, brothers Vernon and Homer Weatherford, and…
Thomas Wesley Price age 68 died October 20, 2020 in Asheville, NC. Graveside service will be held Monday October 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Marble Hill Cemetery in Friendsville with full military honors. Final arrangements entrusted to…
Victor Donnell Moore Sr went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2020. He was born June 4, 1957, In San Antonio Texas. He was preceded In death by his father James Moore and mother Betty…
Meet & Greet Tailgates at Knoxville Early voting sites this Saturday, October 24th. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 23, 2020) – The Knox County Democratic Party is sponsoring tailgate-style rallies at early voting sites in Knoxville. While casting your…
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy transitions from a media communications theme to a focus on global cultures and languages. By Josh Flory A Knox County elementary school is embracing a new mission aimed at preparing students for success…
Knoxville, TN – Joann Blair Meade was preceded in death by her parents Joe Lewis and Mary Phillips Blair. She is survived by daughter Kamisha Blair; son Darrell Jovan Blair; sisters, Sharon Bumpus, Arlene Gnoose, and Jacquelyn Styles….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Milford Calhoun, Jr., was born June 15, 1941 in Calhoun Falls, SC to Milford and Ida Quinn Calhoun. Milford was a graduate of the 1960 Class of Austin High School. Milford Calhoun retired from the…
Ms. Virginia A. Richmond Hyman age 88 of Knoxville, TN. and Alpharetta, GA (last 11 years) was born June 26, 1932 in Lynch, Kentucky. She departed this life on October 15, 2020. She was a member of St….
UPDATE: This program of the Federal government was stopped in October after 3 weeks. KNOXVILLE, TN (October 2020) – This Friday, October 23rd, a “Farmers To Families Food” truck will again deliver at least 1,500 Food Boxes to…