KNOXVILLE, TN – DeMarcus Anthony Martin, born December 6, 1998, departed this life on September 15, 2020. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and animal lover. His memory will remain in the hearts of his mother Tanaya Steed; father Anthony Martin; a loving father who help raise him Oscar Gillespie; brothers Thomas Radford IV…
CLINTON, TN – Vera Ferguson-Williams, 82, departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2020 in Little Rock, AR. She will reunite with her devoted husband (deceased March 14, 2019) Alfred Williams who was a member of the Clinton 12. She retired from Levi Strauss Co. and was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in…
Knoxville – Denise D. Richardson of Knoxville passed away September 16, 2020 at UT medical center. She was a member of Honey Rock Victorious Church International, and was a self-employed as a business consultant. Survived by mother, Ossie Richardson; children Kaleb (Danielle) McClanahan and Courtney McClanahan; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Deborah Oriol and Alicia Richardson; brothers,…
In the last days of her life and knowing what would be to come after she died, Justice Ginsburg uttered these words, “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” – Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Actions to Honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg RBG’s wish is…
KNOXVILLE, TN (September 21. 2020) – The Knoxville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (KNAACP) has made a request to Knox County Schools Supt. Bob Thomas to hold open meetings of the Disparities in Educational Outcomes Committee (DEOC), and the DEOs Steering and Oversight Committee (SOC). According to the KNAACP,…
Charlotta Spears Bass was born on February 14, 1874, in Sumpter, SC; graduated high school in Providence, RI. She was an educator, journalist, newspaper publisher-editor, and political activist. She is the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States, the California Eagle from 1912 until 1951. In 1952 she became…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the longest-serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, a champion of women’s rights, and a balanced, strong liberal voice on issues dividing the nation, has died. She was 87. The following is the official announcement issued by The Supreme Court of the United States: WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 18, 2020) – Associate Justice…
Max Ray Davenport, of Knoxville, departed this life, September 7, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Max was a member of Shekinah Glory Church. He was employed as a butcher at Waters Market. Preceded in death by parents, William and Lela Davenport. Survivors, children, Delise Thomas, Ronnina Owelle; sisters, Karen Jackson, Betty Davenport, Venus Russell; brothers…
Free flu shots are available from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept, 19th at four locations in Knoxville. For everyone’s safety, cloth face coverings are required to participate. Austin-East Magnet High School, 2800 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Knoxville Farragut High School, 11237 Kingston Pike in Knoxville NOTE: Farragut is the only location that has…
Knoxville – Mrs. Violetha Charlene Ervin Creswell- of Knoxville departed this life on September 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Father, Charles Ervin, Mother, Mary (Peeler) Ervin, Sons, Rodney Creswell, John H. Creswell Jr. She is survived by Sons, Kenzil and Brian Creswell, Daughter Marinita Creswell, 14 Grandchildren, 31 Great- Grandchildren, Brothers,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Charles Samuel Brawner, 75 passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2020, after a courageous battle with renal kidney failure. Born on September 8, 1945 in Elberton, GA, Charles served as a healthcare provider for many years. He is proceeded in death by Father Richard Moon, Mother Sarah Gaines, Son Charles…
Members of the Board of Trustees serve one or two consecutive 4-year terms that begin in January. The application deadline is September 29th. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2020) – Knoxville College is seeking interested persons who are willing to serve in a governance capacity on the Knoxville College Board of Trustees for a minimum 4-year…
Tennessee school honored for early success with NIET initiatives that focus on high-quality instruction KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2020) – Dr. Candice McQueen, CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), surprised leaders at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy in Knox County Schools with a $5,000 NIET School of Promise Award. The…
Knoxville – Christopher Marquieze Castle entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born November 4, 1991 to the late Christopher L. Castle and Wilhelmenia (Johnson) Lane and in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of Fulton High School Class of 2010, he was pursuing a career in Cosmetology. He was a member of St. John…
The State of Tennessee is issuing business relief payments through the Tennessee Business Relief Program to small businesses for costs incurred as a result of mandatory business closures. It’s worth your time to take a look. The categories of qualifying small businesses have been expanded and may include yours. The list includes mobile food services, beauty…
This Saturday, take time to meet and learn about the democratic candidates vying for political office. Look for their names on the November 3rd ballot along with presidential contenders Biden and Trump. Candidate for Senate Marquita Bradshaw has dedicated Saturday, Sept 19 to meet and greet her potential East Tennessee constituents. Bradshaw lives in Memphis….
Maintaining the American public’s trust in the FDA is vital. If the agency’s credibility is lost because of real or perceived interference, people will not rely on the agency’s safety warnings. Erosion of public trust will leave consumers and patients doubting our recommendations, less likely to enroll in clinical studies, or to use FDA-regulated products…
Knoxville – Chuckisha Roleek Thomas- 31 of Knoxville departed this life on August 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Mother Doris Parker, Grandfathers Otis Parker, Eddie Thomas Sr., Grandmother Nellie Mae Thomas, Sisters Jametha, and Shahidah, Uncle Melvin Tucker, Aunt Patricia Tucker. She is survived by, Son, Sha’Michael Bailey, Father, Charles (Helen)…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mrs. Willie Mae Griffin departed this life, Monday, September 7, 2020, at her home. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. and retired U. T. Housekeeping. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Rodgerick (Natasha) and Tamela Griffin; Cebra Griffin, both of Knoxville, TN; Chelita (Morris) Edwards of Madison, GA….
City of Knoxville and Knox County 9/11 ceremony on Friday. City of Knoxville and Knox County officials will gather this Friday to honor the victims of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be at the 9/11 Memorial on the lawn of the City-County Building in downtown Knoxville. At 8:45 a.m. Knoxville Police Department Chaplain Pam…
Nineteen years after the attacks of 9/11, some American veterans of the war in Afghanistan wrestle with the idea that Pres. Trump’s pull-out of U.S. troops was born out of a deal struck, with the enemy, more than 2,400 of their brothers and sisters were sent home maimed, traumatized, and died fighting for. KABUL,…
WASHINGTON (Sept. 1, 2020) – The Department of Veterans Affairs hasn’t followed up on millions of veterans’ medical appointments that were canceled in response to the coronavirus pandemic, an investigation found. The department canceled 7.3 million in-person appointments from March 15 to May 1 as the pandemic spread through the United States, and then canceled…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Bernethia Fernetta Stevenson Thompkins entered her eternal rest, September 3, 2020. She was born in St. Petersburg, FL, January 17, 1929, to Nanny Jarnigan and Frank Stevenson and was raised in Knoxville, TN. She was married to Mr. Hillavery Thompkins, Sr. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church from her youth…
“We Are Here: Learnt Up and Turnt Up!” Highlander’s 88th annual Homecoming celebration. Registration A virtual gathering will be online Sept. 11-13, 2020 and we hope you’ll join us in this profound political moment as we offer space to prepare for the weeks, months, and years ahead. Homecoming weekend at Highlander, brings together hundreds of…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 9, 2020) – The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will hold its 2nd Quarter meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. via the Zoom online platform. Newly appointed PARC Executive Director LaKenya Middlebrook, and committee members, Knoxville Police Department Chief Eve Thomas and Deputy Law Director Ronald…