Roy Allela, a 25-year old engineer and inventor from Kenya, has found the ultimate solution to bridging the communication barrier between deaf and hearing people. He has invented the Sign-IO gloves that can translate signed hand movements to…
Knoxville – Joseph Lloyd “Chuck” Williams Jr., born on August 14, 1954 in Bronx, New York, passed away on September 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Janet…
State Representative Gloria Johnson’s statement on the controversial letter that was sent out to Knox County Schools from the State Department of Education template letter. “Singling out a population of students in a letter like this harmful. It…
Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present a live stage adaptation of the classic children’s novel Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White. The play will be performed September 13 through October 6: Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at…
The NAACP of Oak Ridge, branch 5607, is hosting the 73rd Annual Tennessee State convention. For additional information, or to purchase tickets to events call branch Pres. Dave Anderson, at 865-705-4712.
‘Someone needs to be fired,’ says Memphis lawmaker about letters sent to Tennessee school parents BY MARTA W. ALDRICH Letters were distributed to families in dozens of East Tennessee schools are creating a stir among education advocates who worry…
On Wednesday, Sept. 11th two events will be in downtown Knoxville on the 18th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York. Both events, at the 9/11 Memorial, 400 Main St., in front of the…
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Knoxville’s race riot in August 1919, Knoxville’s own Carpetbag Theatre, Inc. will be performing an adaptation of “The Red Summer” at the Bijou Theatre. (KNOXVILLE – Sept. 2019) – Knoxville’s own…
Earnest Hughes passed away on September 03 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com
Carla Darcel Brown was called home on August 27, 2019. A graduate of Rule High School class of 1982, she attended Knoxville College and Rhema Bible College. She was a member/exhorter and choir member of Oak Grove A.M.E…
Knoxville – Sammy Bail Taylor departed this life Tuesday, August 27, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Retired from Knoxville Utilities Board after 28 years. Preceded in death by wives, Margaret Taylor, Evelyn Taylor; parents, Jimmy…
MAJOR CAMPAIGN ISSUES FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES as DEFINED BY COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS IN THE HEART OF KNOXVILLE Community Voices Coalition is a grassroots coalition that is making sure Gun Violence, Youth Opportunities, and Unaffordable Utilities continue to be major…
George Smith Jr. “Jitty Bug” entered into God’s kingdom August 28, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Gertrude H. Willis and George H. Smith; wife Renae Lockett Smith; brothers Jimmy Lewis Willis, and George Smith Jr.; grandparents, and…
Edna L Kennedy passed away August 31, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville – Thomas Lavon Maddox, “Von,” 76, Knoxville passed away, August 29, 2019 at NHC Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents: Christine and Wilmer Maddox and sisters: Sandra Gurley and Bonnie Flemmings. Survivors, niece, Christal (John “Binky”) Bourne;…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Joyce Elizabeth Tucker passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Linda Diane Jones-Banks, 63, passed away August 30, 2019 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
OAK RIDGE, TN – Wilma Jean Stewart entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School Class of 1977, where she was a member of the cheerleading team…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Jamesena E. Easterly, departed this life, August 23, 2019, at her home. She was a member of Bethel AME Church. Her Children and their offsprings: Lawrence Williams Sr.; his children Lawrence Jr., Lorenzo and Latrice…
Knoxville – Jannie Lee Hunt, 81, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She attended Canaan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother Irene, father Buddy, 2…
Dr. Donald Bruce, Ph.D. Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research will talk about the federal definition of poverty, inequality, and mobility and how federal and state programs measures poverty and the holes in current safety nets. The…
CITY OPERATIONS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND City offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday, but Waste Connections’ pickup of garbage and recyclables will continue as regularly scheduled. Contractor Waste Connections…
Lunch Mob Wednesday, AUGUST 28 at Steamboat Sandwiches Bring a friend, enjoy lunch with your NKBPA friends and hang out with the cool kids at the Steamboat Sandwiches, 2423 N Central St, Knoxville, TN37917. Come anytime between 11 am –…
Loretta Cody passed away August 25, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com