The final phase of the $10 million renovation project at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum begins April 29, with an expected completion by late October 2019. KCAC first opened in 1961 and includes the 6,500-capacity Coliseum and the 2,500-capacity Auditorium. Following a 2016 feasibility study of KCAC by Conventions, Sports & Leisure International, the…
Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) — Did you know that anywhere between 20 to 70% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they turn 50. Although these benign tumors found within or on the uterus, can affect all women, Black women are about 3 times more likely than white women to develop fibroids, and they…
(KNOXVILLE – Press Release, April 25, 2019) The League of Women Voters of Tennessee is disappointed that the Senate has passed SB971 to regulate voter registration activities. These regulations will have a chilling effect on voter outreach in all areas of the state. Voter registration drives play an important role in registering and engaging Tennessee…
At the March biennial convention, the delegation of the Knox County Democratic Party elected LaKenya Middlebrook as the new chairperson of the party in an uncontested bid. Middlebrook will be the first black person to hold the reins of the party. “We’re bursting with pride the party chose such an extraordinarily qualified woman. LaKenya will…
Seventy-five years after his fighter plane crashed in Austria, Tuskegee Airman Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 23, 2019. Air Force jets roared overhead and his 76-year-old daughter, Marla L. Andrews, received a folded flag from an Army general who knelt before her as his grandchildren…
County Budget Presentation, Public Meetings Planned KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will present his Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal to the Knox County Commission at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1. The presentation will take place in the Central High School Auditorium (5321 Jacksboro Pike). Those unable to attend the presentation will be able…
Knoxville, TN – Mrs. Linnie D. McGalry, passed away April 23, 2019 at Holston Health Care Facility at the age of 103.Faithful member of Bethel AME Church, where she will be forever missed.Preceded in death by husband, Durell McGalry; parents,…
Tuskegee, AL – BILLIE JEAN FOUSE WHITTAKER, age 81, of Tuskegee, AL passed Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born to the late Elmer and Catherine Gallaher Fouse in Oakdale, TN.Survivors: sons, Horace Whittaker, Jr., Montgomery, AL and Cedric Whittaker,…
Nashville, TN – Matthew Quince Humphrey departed this life April 13, 2019. Matthew attended Fulton High school.He loved basketball and his family. He was a loving son, brother, and father. Preceded in death by grandparents,…
Knoxville, TN – Teresa Feaster went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Louise Feaster and Joe Banks. Member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. She was employed as a CNA at NHC for fifteen years.
As quietly as reading a book, The Book Review Club has maintained 79-years of community service and excellence. By Patricia Williams Members of The Book Review Club celebrated 79 years of continuous service to the community on March 4, 2019. The meetings are monthly at the Burlington Branch library in East Knoxville. Sonja…
Knoxville, TN – Earl Bert Lynch Jr., age 73, passed away in the early hours of April 14, 2019 after enduring complications from an automobile accident.He was a devoted father and beloved friend to all he encountered. Graduate from Austin High…
Knoxville, TN – Johnny Pearson, 80, of Knoxville, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later with integrity by Unity Mortuary.
Cleveland, OH – James Robert Lattimore- formerly of Knoxville, departed this life, April 13, 2019 in Cleveland, OH.Family will receive friends, 9:00-9:30 a.m., Saturday at Zion Chapel Baptist Church,4234 Lee Road, Cleveland, OH 44128;…
Knoxville, TN – Marlene Y. Whitmire, departed this life, April 15, 2019 at her home; born February 2, 1938.Member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church.Preceded in death by parents, Pete and Hattie Whitmire.Survivors, devoted sister, Patricia Cox;…
Knoxville, TN – Pamela Denise Cutwright, age 61, began her journey in Heaven on April 17, 2019.She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and George Crippen; and grandparents: Magnolia & Charlie Smith and Annabelle Crippen.
Knoxville, TN – Edlin U. Vernon, 89, originally from the country of Belize, passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Knoxville, TN.Edlin was a member of North Congregation…
Columbia, TN – Mary Frances Blevins, born October 28, 1947, was suddenly called to be with the Lord on April 13, 2019 surrounded by her son, granddaughter, grandson & great-grandson.Mary joins in resting her grandparents:…
Knoxville, TN – Alex S. Moore, born May 5, 1963 in Harriman, Tennessee to the late Barbara Moore and Charles Wright, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2019. Alex accepted Christ at an early age and loved the Lord with all of his heart.
Knoxville, TN – Sharon “Neise” Brazelton, age 58, began her journey in Heaven on April 14 2019. Sharon was a member of Greater Bush Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Brazelton; mother,…
Maryville, TN – Yolonda Denise Cotner Smotherman, affectionately known as “Necie,” graduated from earth to her Heavenly Home on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Necie was a very active member at St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church in Alcoa, TN before her health began to decline. She was known for her beautiful voice…
Knoxville, TN – Evelyn A. Simpson, 72, passed away, April 8, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Member of Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Calvin Perry, Sr.; mother, Charolette…
Knoxville, TN – Fannie Louise Apple Marchbanks, born May 11, 1928 to Howard and Vedia Apple, entered into eternal rest April 13, 2019.Fannie grew up in Cookeville, TN. There she worked as a caregiver for several families. She moved to Algood,…
A press conference for Knox County School Funding will be today, at 4:30 pm, Monday, April 15th will preceed the City Council meeting that will be at 5 pm at the City-County Building, Main Street entrance. Support Students Needs! Board of Education should support our students and ask for all of the money needed for…
Oak Ridge, TN – Andrew Bush passed away on April 12, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rests at Patton Funeral Home.