Eddie Mannis is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville Mayor. Knoxville, TN May 14, 2019 – Knoxville Mayoral candidate and local business owner Eddie Mannis today called for a halt to the current…
Changing Seats Was A Life Changing Move
Indya Kincannon, a 2019 candidate for Mayor, recalls the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church shooting. Eleven years ago, our Sunday (July 29, 2008) started out pretty normal. My husband, Ben had to…
The Stranger at My Door Became My Candidate
There I was, recently retired, new to Knoxville and working hard on the house I’d just bought: when the doorbell rang. I know, you shouldn’t open the door to strangers, but I…
Stair Supports Public Schools, Equity in Education
Marshall Stair is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville City Mayor Education has always been important to me, but having a daughter offered a new perspective. Ensuring we have top…
Single Black Seniors Networking Seeks to Expand
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Single Black Seniors Network (SBSN) is proud to announce that it is expanding their network beyond the Chicagoland region. SBSN is a socialization network of like-minded seniors who come together…
Christopher Lavada Walker
San Diego, CA – Christopher Lavada Walker departed this life July 30 2019 in San Diego, California. Preceded in death by father, Bishop George A. White; grandparents, Louis and Violet Thompson and…
Michael Leroy Valentine
Riverside, CA – Michael Leroy Valentine departed this life, July 22, 2019 in California. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Velma Winton Valentine, brothers; Richard, George, James, and Gerald Valentine. He…
Mildred Louise Keith
Knoxville – Mildred Louise Keith died peacefully at home and took her final flight to her eternal heavenly home, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born April 21,1931 in Canton, Georgia to…
Jeffery A. Wagoner
Knoxville – Jeffery Allen (“Snakie”) Wagoner was born December 10, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He peacefully made his transition on Sunday, July 28, 2019 to his Heavenly Home. He grew up in…
Dion Mikeil Glass
Knoxville – Dion Mikeil Glass, born December 31, 1994, entered eternal peace Sunday, July 28, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Dion graduated Austin East High School, Class of 2014 and was employed…
Donald Carey
(MARYVILLE, TN) – Donald Carey (Snow) Alexander of Rockford, TN passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at Asbury Place Maryville. He was preceded in death by parents John and Katheryn Alexander, one…
Billy F. Robinson
Knoxville – Billy Frank Robinson, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on July 27, 2019 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving…
Evelyn Icem
Knoxville – Evelyn Louise “Cookie” Icem passed away at her home on July 24, 2019. She was 67, born March 22, 1952. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Island Home Park…
RCTN Compares Voting Methods in Mock Election
Ranked Choice Tennessee is presenting an interactive and educational demonstration of voting methods, 1:30- 3:30 pm, Sat. Aug 3, at The Birdhouse, 800 N. 4th Ave. Knoxville. At this event, participants will vote…
Terry V. Adams
Knoxville – Terry V. Adams was born October 6, 1960 in Darien, Georgia to the late Agnes Smith Noble and Tommie Adams, went home to be with the Lord on July 8,…
Ronnie Hill
Powell – Ronnie Hill, age 58, passed away. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Ronnie was born in Oak Ridge, TN, and was the son of the late…
Stand for Regional Health Care Tour Supports Local Medical Facilities
The Stand For Rural Healthcare Tour will visit communities across Tennessee during the month of August. Citizens affected by hospital closures are encouraged to attend and share. This is a non-partisan effort. …
Olga Lash Barnes, 1915-2019
Knoxville – At age 103, Mrs. Olga Lash Barnes departed this life Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The daughter of Rev. Wiley H. Lash and Mrs. Mary Lash who were the founders of…
Local Liberians to Celebrate 172nd Independance Day
Liberian’s Independance Day Celebration in East Tennessee start on Friday, July 26-28, and is open to the community. The diverse cultures of East Tennessee have another festival to enjoy. In addition to the…
Robbie Mae Anderson
Oak Ridge – Robbie Mae Anderson was born to the late Fonzo and Nellie Jane Scott, November 20, 1932. She peacefully departed this life, July 21, 2019 at NHC, Oak Ridge. Robbie…
Schumer Demands Why Tubman $20 Bill Note Being Delayed
Schumer: “Any Unnecessary Delays to Honor Harriet Tubman, Especially for Political Reasons, Are Improper and Unacceptable” NNPA NEWSWIRE — Washington, DC – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a new letter to the U.S….
Empire Star Taraji Henson Speaks on Suicide and Mental Health on Capitol Hill
“It breaks my heart to know that 5-year-old children are contemplating life and death, I just…I’m sorry. That one is tough for me. So, I’m here to appeal to you, because this…
Gov. Lee Addressed Forum to Connect Ex-offenders with Employers
See listing below for Knoxville area groups that work to connect ex-offenders with resources. By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com NNPA NEWSWIRE – Lori Black is looking for work. She also knows you…
Patricia Bath, Inventor of Laser-Based Cataract Treatment, Dies
The UCLA ophthalmologist worked to combat blindness in underserved communities. By SHAWNA WILLIAMS (Jun 6, 2019) Retired University of California, Los Angeles, ophthalmologist Patricia Bath, an inventor whose research on lasers advanced…
TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS
2019APR04 | TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS (TBCSL) 111th General Assembly at Tennessee State Capitol. (Sitting L-R) Representative London Lamar, Secretary Representative Barbara Cooper Representative Karen Camper Senator Katrina Robinson (Standing L-R) Representative Larry J. Miller…