Knoxville, TN – David Lee Murray 73,went to be with the Lord, March 27, 2019.Member of Harvest Christian Fellowship Church.Preceded in death by mother, Lorene McNair; daughter, Vanessa G. Smith; mother-in-law,…
Moshanda Renee Ash McNair
Knoxville, TN – Moshanda Renee Ash-McNair retired her earthly wings on March 28, 2019. At 45, this angel took up a higher calling and finished her time here on earth. Those she’ll always love but watch from afar are her 5 heartbeats,…
Alice Janet Green
Knoxville, TN – Alice Janet Green, age 65, of Knoxville, passed peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Alice was born to Pless and Alma Carter on January 17, 1954. She met her beloved husband…
Charles Maurice Gleaton
Oak Ridge, TN – Charles Maurice Gleaton 54, departed this life, March 16, 2019, (T.B.D.) at home. He was employed by Kroger. Survivors, wife Debbie Gleaton; children, Maurice Gleaton, Lakara Reed, Chabrelle Haigler,…
WATE-6 Telethon On the Side of ProjectGRAD Students
(KNOXVILLE, TN) The 2nd Annual ProjectGRAD telethon is today, Thursday, March 28, 2019. WATE-6 On-Your-Side will be live, on-air through most of the day raising funds to purchase laptops for ProjectGRAD 2019…
ProjectGrad Prepares 2019 Summer Interns for Paid Jobs
Project GRAD is in its second season of recruiting and training students for Hands on the Future paid summer internships. This competitive opportunity is available to qualified juniors and seniors from Austin-East…
Spring Clothes Drive for School Children’s Clothing Center
If you’re looking for a way to help families in need, now is a perfect opportunity to support the KCS / PTA Clothing Center. The Center is holding its Spring Clothing Drive…
Knox County Pre-K, Kindergarten Enrollment Begins April 1st
If you need application information for the current year (2018-19), please call our office at 594-1529 to request an application. Applications for Pre-Kindergarten are scheduled at area Knox County schools from April…
Therapists On-Site at Knox Middle and High Schools
By Josh Flory Bradley Clayton knows that his students want to meet their potential, but for many of them the challenges of life are like clouds that make it hard to see…
Bertina Inez White
Knoxville, TN – Bertina Inez White, daughter of the late George and Bertie White of Detroit, Michigan, received her call to be present with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Beulah Bell Black
Alcoa, TN – Beulah Bell Black, 93, returned to her heavenly home on March 22, 2019 after a valiant battle. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Claude Powell
Knoxville, TN – Claude Powell 71, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior, March 20, 2019. Born June 24, 1947 to the late Pless Dean Sterling and Joyce Maxwell.Graduate of Austin High School, class of 1964.
Therapist Offers Free Nationwide Mental Health Therapy with App
A North Carolina mental health therapist provides a 1-on-1 connection to help clients nation-wide with her new app. (Charlotte, NC) (BlackNews.com) – Alicia Tetteh, LCSW, is a social worker, clinician and the…
At-the-Well Program Weekend at Princeton Accepting Applications
At-the-Well, a weekend program at Princeton University for minority 8th and 9th graders from across America (New York, NY) (BlakNews.com) – At the Well Conferences, Inc. is accepting applications for its annual…
Corporate Sponsors Aid Knox County Graduates with Prom Expenses
Belk Department Store picks up the tab for 2019 Austin-East Senior’s prom; Discovery Channel will sponsor 200 students from 4 area high schools. (KNOXVILLE, TN) – Prom season got a lot more…
Knox Schools’ Student Led Morning News Crews
By Josh Flory (KNOXVILLE, TN) – It was a Tuesday morning in the media lab at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, and 5th-grader Nevaeh Bandy was the center of attention. With…
Gibbs Elementary Wins $20K on the Ellen Show
By Josh Flory A light-hearted faculty meeting at Gibbs Elementary School led to a starring role for teachers and administrators this week on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” During their March faculty meeting,…
Yvonne Jackson
Maryville, TN – Yvonne Jackson passed away on March 20, 2019. Survivors and arrangements to be announced. Arrangements to be made by Foothills Funeral Home.
New Events Center and Office Complex in East Knoxville
A much-needed venue for hosting almost any occasion is available in East Knoxville. The Tribe of Judah Event Center at 4101 Holston Dr., next to Honey Rock Thrift Store, is hosting…
Reynard Parris, Father of Knoxville Playwrite Dies
Reynard Parris is the father of Linda Parris-Bailey, Knoxville’s playwrite-in-residence and founder of the world-renowned local Carpetbag Theatre. (ROCKLEDGE, FL) – Reynard Parris was born on Nov. 25, 1925 in Bayside, NY….
Beloved Teacher Annice W. Scruggs Dies
Knoxville, TN – Annice Scruggs, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Annice was a retired teacher that taught at Cansler Elementary and Sarah Moore…
Knoxville Native Brings Message of Hope Home
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – “There’s A Fire in Your House” Symposium, 4 pm, Sunday, April 7 at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave. co-sponsored by Lennon-Seney United Methodist Men and Women…
One of the ‘Clinton 12’ Alfred “Frog” Williams Dies
Knoxville, TN – Alfred “Frog” Williams, 83 of Clinton, TN passed away, Thursday March 14, 2019 at the Waters of Clinton, Clinton, TN following an extended illness, born December 6, 1935 in Anniston, AL. He moved to Clinton…
James Thomas Davis
Knoxville, TN – James Thomas Davis, born on July 8, 1950, was called home to be with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He graduated Rule High School where he excelled in sports especially basketball. After high school,…
Robert Ervin Dickey
Knoxville, TN – Robert Ervin “Bobby” Dickey was born January 14, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late James P. Dickey and Jessie Mae Dickey. He was the second child born to the union. He attended and graduated…