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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Charles Edward Langston, Jr. passed away on September 7, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or http://www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Charles’ family, please visit our floral store.
KNOXVILLE, TN (Updated) It is with great sadness we announce the departure of Richard Allen Johnson “Dog” on September 6, 2020. Richard was born October 9, 1947 to the union of Ed and Prudy Johnson in Cleveland, TN….
Theopher “Theo” Blanche Lee Roberts, born June 9, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on September 5, 2020, at her home in Athens, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of 1981. Theo graduated…
Forestine A. Bowerman, “Dumpy” went to her enteral life on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She attended College Hill School. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and the outdoors. Dumpy was a second mother to her siblings and their children, loving them as…
Josephine Louise Lyons Coefield , 84 was born the eldest of John Henry Lyons and Lucille (Johnson) Lyons’ thirteen children in Covington, Tennessee on February 8, 1936. She passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 in Knoxville, TN….
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 7, 2020) – Cedar Bluff Middle School will move to online learning beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 8. This is expected to last for a total of five school days, and students will return to school for…
Knoxville, TN (Sept. 5, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently provided districts with an optional, new flexibility that will allow KCS to temporarily provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of income status or…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Josephine Louise Lyons Coefield, 84 was born the eldest of John Henry Lyons and Lucille (Johnson) Lyons’ thirteen children in Covington, Tennessee on February 8, 1936. She passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 in…
Curley Slay passed away August 29, 2020 in Detroit, MI. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com assisted by James H. Cole Funeral Home, Detroit, MI. To send flowers to Curley’s family, please visit…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Charles Winton Jr.- departed this life on August 25, 2020. Charles was a Faithful member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church until he became ill. He was a WWII Army Veteran, and he was retired from Cherokee…
The world is reeling from the loss of iconic actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday, August 28, after fighting a 4 year battle with colon cancer. Boseman died at home surrounded by his family. Worldwide (August…