Jasmine Chantelle Boyd (age 27)
Knoxville, TN – Jasmine Chantelle Boyd passed away May 5, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home.
Jasmine Chantelle Boyd
Comcast Cares Day Builds Community Connections
By Patricia Williams Comcast customer service agents at the call center on Asheville Hwy. in East Knoxville put their phones down on Saturday for the annual Comcast Cares Day. Hundreds of Comcasters, friends, family, and community members were dispersed at locations throughout Knoxville. Teams of volunteers began work early Saturday morning. I tracked them down…
Sandra Maritha Stokely McCray
Knoxville, TN – Sandra Maritha Stokely McCray, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family love, April 28, 2019.Preceded in death by father, James Stokely; mother, Vida Stokely; stepmother, Rosalind Stokely; daughter, Carla Morris.
Lydia Mae Fulton
Knoxville, TN – Lydia Mae Fulton departed this life May 1, 2019 at North Haven nursing home.She was a widow of the late Bun Fulton. Former member of Tabernacle Church. Survived by devoted daughter, Barbara Nero; sisters, Pauline McClellan, Ollie…
Clifford William Dailey
Knoxville, TN – Clifford William Dailey , known as Day Way, passed away April 27, 2019.Preceded in death by his wife, Tiffany Dawn Dailey; father, John Reynolds, Sr.; sister, Yvonne Dailey; brothers, Lyle “Butch” Dailey and John Reynolds, Jr. and…
2019 Top pageant winners Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris, Miss America Nia Franlkin.
Top 3 USA Pageants Culminate in Historic First
By Patricia Williams For the first time in the history of the top beauty pageants in the country, three Black women are simultaneously wearing crowns as 2019 Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America. When Cheslie Kryst was announced as Miss USA on Thursday she completed the historic trio with pageant winners 2019 Miss…
Superintendents or interim directors from four districts attend an April 16 meeting at the state Capitol with Gov. Bill Lee to discuss his education savings plan. From left: Adrienne Battle of Nashville, Joris Ray from Memphis, Eric Jones from Jackson, and Bryan Johnson of Chattanooga (Photo courtesy of Shelby County Schools)
Top Tennessee School Districts Slam Voucher Bill as Unconstitutional
By MARTA W. ALDRICH – APRIL 29, 2019) School districts in Memphis and Nashville threatened Monday to sue the state if Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher proposal targeting their students and school systems becomes law. In a joint press release, Shelby County Schools and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools said voucher bills that passed last week in…
Emily Roberts (R-L), a sophomore at Karns High School, won the 2015 CTE Goes Live competition on May 8. Second place was Jackie Jackson, a junior at Austin-East Magnet High School, and third place was Braden Thayer, a Farragut High School sophomore. Photo by Sarah Lynn Abbott, Farragut High School
Student Singers Compete, CTE Live Today on Market Square
Knox County Schools will host the “CTE Goes Live” singing competition 7-9 pm, today, May 3, on the Market Square Stage. Students representing 15 high schools will compete for the grand prize: a trip to Nash10 Studios, in Nashville, to produce a radio-ready song. The televised event will be produced by students in the KCS…
Members of KICMA donated $500 to The Freedom Schools. Pictured (L-R) are ladies Rev. Dr. Vivian Williams, Rev. Mildred Smith, and Freedom School Director Denise Dean. (Second-row L-R) Pastors Charles Lomax, Johny Skinner Sr., Richard Brown Jr., Derick Wakefield, Gene Thomas, Jr, Michael McNair, and John Butler. Photo submitted. KICMA gifted $500 to Freedom School's Director Denise Dean at its April Prayer Brunch.
KICMA Supports Freedom School with $500 Gift
Caption: (L-R) The ladies are Rev. Dr. Vivian Williams, Rev. Mildren Smith, and Freedom School Director Denise Dean. (Second-row L-R) Pastors Charles Lomax, Johny Skinner, Richard S.Brown, Derick Wakefield, Gene Thomas, Jr., Michael McNair, and John Butler. Photo submitted. The Knoxville Interdenominational Christian Ministerial Alliance (KICMA) had a Prayer Brunch on Saturday, April 20th, that…
Austin-East theater students rehearsing "Black Girl Magic," their theatrical production for the Tennessee High School Speech & Drama League state tournament where they won top honors. Photo submitted.
Austin-East Theater Students Win Top State Honors
Students in Doug James theater class at Austin-East earned top honors at the Tennessee High School Speech & Drama League State Tournament. By Josh Flory Students from Austin-East High School used the words of others to create an award-winning theatrical performance, but in the process, they found their own voice. “Black Girl Magic” is an…
Angela Eliana Turman
Knoxville, TN – Angela Eliana Turman, born October 7, 1944 to Harvey Turman and the late Beatrice Washington. Preceded in death by mother, Beatrice Washington. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, father, Harvey Turman; sister, Jackie (Andy)…
Charles Robinson
Maryville, TN – Charles Robinson passed away in April 2019.Charles was a resident of Alcoa, Tennessee at the time of passing. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Rest Haven Baptist Church, Alcoa, with the…
Herbert Porter
Maryville, TN – Herbert Porter was born on January 8, 1944 and passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Herbert was a resident of Louisville, Tennessee at the time of passing. He had retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group where he worked…
Angela Turman
Knoxville, TN – Angela Turman, departed this life, May 1, 2019 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
Parks & Rec Grants Match Community Projects
CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATIONS from community organizations and non-profits, Accepted through May, 2019. The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for its 2019 Challenge Grant Program, which offers grants to nonprofit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the City limits. The grants are available this year to 501(c)3,…
Benita Ann Maples Turner
Knoxville, TN – Benita Ann Maples Turner went to be with the Lord, April 25, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center.Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ora Lee Maples.She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Rev. Anthony (Kim) Maples and Bacia…
Deborah Ann Griffin
Knoxville, TN – Deborah Ann Griffin- departed this life, April 28, 2019 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
Elbert E. Oxendine
Knoxville, TN – Elbert E. Oxendine- departed this life, April 28, 2019 at home. Arrangements will be announced by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
Austin-East 2019 Seniors Red Carpet Prom Debut
Graduating Austin-East senior’s walked the Red Carpet. A pre-prom tradition performed in Harvest Plaza at 5 Points in East Knoxville. Family, friends and community members come together to celebrate their success. Many of them are wearing gowns, fashion jewelry, and custom fitted suits compliments of Belk Department Store. Photos were taken with a Samsung Galaxy…
Davene Delories (Davis) Thomas
Davene Delories (Davis) Thomas, Accomplished Pianist Died
Arlington , TX – On April 3, 2019, Davene Delories (Davis) Thomas, 77, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and former resident of Paducah, Kentucky, departed her earthly home on Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas.
Kelvin Burris
Knoxville, TN – Kelvin L. Burris, of Knoxville, TN, went to join his heavenly Father on April 22, 2019 at the age of 58. He is preceded in death by his father, Herman Burris Sr., and three brothers: Charles, Kenneth, and Herman Jr.
Expo to Grow Small Business Government Contractors
Opportunity for All Entrepreneurs to Increase Their Footprint in Government Contracting As a part of the Drive 8(a) effort, the SBA Tennessee District Office is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Business Development Academy. This opportunity is cosponsored by the Nashville Business Incubation Center and SBA. The event is being held on Wednesday, May 8,…
HIGHLIGHTS FROM MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
MAYOR ROGERO’S FINAL STATE OF THE CITY: CONTINUED MOMENTUM, STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, STRONG FINANCIAL HEALTH Mayor Madeline Rogero today proposed her eighth and final budget, which continues strategic investments, leverages the creation of new affordable housing and expands outdoor recreation amenities. With pension reform addressed in her first term and an estimated fund balance of $71…
Chris Williams II is a young entrepreneur originally from Chicago that has just officially acquired his own Subway franchise, making him currently the youngest Black person to do so in the city of Atlanta. The grand opening is in July 2019.
Once Homeless, Now Owns Subway Franchise in Atlanta
How he got started Chris, who was once homeless, started off as a car salesman at a local dealership in Arizona. After 2 years of saving up his money, he was able to pay for the tuition needed to attend the Automotive Dealership Institute in Phoenix. After completing 4 weeks of training, he then started…
Reginald John "Reggie Cobb.
Reginald John “Reggie” Cobb ‘Vol For Life’ Funeral Service Sunday
Houston, TX – Reginald John Cobb, age 50, passed away suddenly April 20, 2019 in Santa Clara, CA. A Knoxville native and resident of Houston, TX, Reggie was born July 7, 1968 and was reared in the Fountain City community.