Last week’s 6 part documentary “Surviving R. Kelly” has left a firestorm of outrage within the Black community. The Lifetime network along with more than 50 interviews consisting of accusers and colleagues of the singer — have come together to produce a special that has shed light on the sexual abuse of minors and women…
ALERT: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IS ON THE BUS. A LAST MINUTE CHANGE IN SCHEDULE ROUTES THE BUS TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 from 8:45-10:30 am. (WASHINGTON – 1/11/19) C-SPAN’s award-winning state-of-the-art, 45-foot customized Bus will visit Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus on January 17th and 18th to…
By Angela Dennis and Patricia Williams In a recent turn of events, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted clemency to sex-trafficked survivor Cyntoia Brown. Brown was 16-years old when sentenced as an adult and has served almost 15-years in a maximum security state prison. Gov. Haslam responded to the thousands of pleas sent to his office…
By MusuHawa Hoffman During the holiday’s many families struggled to make ends meet and provide gifts under the tree for their children. Denzel Grant recalls his mom working long hours, and sometimes a second job to provide for her five children. Grant started “Betty’s Purse” to honor his mom, Betty Reed, who passed away last…
Knox County Trustee Ed Shouse and Commissioner Evelyn Gill are encouraging eligible property owners to apply for the Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Programs. Come to Burlington Library on Tuesday, January 29, and they will have County employees on hand to answer questions and enroll residents in the program. The 2018 property tax statements were…
By Josh Flory The stage lights were bright, the cameras were rolling and Maggie Gordon was facing a question about the mass of subatomic particles. The West High School senior gave her answer — “up” and “down” quarks — and when told that she was correct, leaned back with a smile of celebration. Gordon and three…
Knoxville, TN – Louella Settles Fitzgerald, 72, formerly of New York, NY passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2018, in Knoxville, TN. Louella was born in New York, NY to Howard Settles and Mary Paschal Settles, January 12, 1946. She was the Valedictorian of the Austin High class of 1964. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology…
By Angela Dennis In an effort to tip the scale for Cyntoia Brown, Black Lives Matter of Nashville activist Justin Lang confronted Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam last week during an event on the importance of higher education. Haslam has until January when his term ends to consider clemency. Cyntoia Brown, a victim of sex trafficking…
By Josh Flory Whether you’re traveling to Grandma’s house for the holidays, in line at the mall or just looking for a new way to read your favorite author, Knox County Schools has a tool that could help to make the most of your time during the winter break. The district’s e-library provides access to…
Local entrepreneurs earn $15,000 from KAUL Business Pitch Contests Randy Boyd, founder, and chairman of Radio Systems Corporation presented checks totaling $15,000 to Audrey Wrushen and Sherene Jacobs, winners of two business pitch contests offered annually by the Knoxville Area Urban League. Boyd…
Knoxville, Tenn. — Chancellor John Weaver presided over a settlement hearing this morning that brings the ongoing lawsuit concerning the Uniformed Officers Pension Plan (UOPP) to an official close. Mediated last week by Chancellor Darryl Fansler, the settlement of $97,500 between Knox County and the attorneys who represented the class, current deputies and Renee Ricker,…
Proceeds from The Love Kitchen Day at the 2018 TVA&I fair were recently delivered by (L-R) Emerson Breeden of Food City, Scott Suchomski of Tennessee Valley Fair, Betsi James of Food City, with The Love Kitchen representative Robert Kantowski who helps to manage the many on-site volunteers. (KNOXVILLE, TN) Those who attended The Love Kitchen Day…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust will again sound in Knoxville under the accompaniment of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. These life-changing performances are set for January 23 and 24, 2019. Hallerin Hilton Hill will add commentary and true dramatic readings of these 50 violins that come from Israel. Each violin has a…
By Angela Dennis The Central High School Bobcats got a taste of sweet hometown pride as their Golden Football gleamed in the city lights down Gay Street during the WIVK Knoxville Christmas Parade last Friday. Thousands of citizens and fans lined the streets and got to savor in the hometown victory. This was the first…
By Josh Flory Jameiyes Mills, an 8th grader at Vine Middle Magnet School in East Knoxville, has done plenty of reading during his academic career. This year he read a novel he felt was different. It was “Long Way Down,” by Jason Reynolds. The story focuses on a teenager facing a tragedy, and Mills said the…
An additional $5,500 has been added by the City of Knoxville increasing the reward to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who attacked Knoxville Police Department Officer B.K. Hardin. Officer Hardin was struck in the head from behind with a blunt object, and his injury required immediate emergency surgery. “It…
The dust has settled and the paint is dry on the newly renovated headquarters of the Knoxville Area Urban League at 1514 E. Fifth Avenue in East Knoxville. KAUL President and CEO Phyllis Nichols and staff are hosting a Holiday Open House from 4-6 pm, Wednesday, Dec., 12. The 2.6 million dollar conversion of the…
(Knoxville, TN) Xavier Shannon Moore, 24, Knoxville, departed this life on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Nashville General Hospital. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.
(Knoxville, TN) Jesse Alletta McGrive Teasley, departed this life, December 2, 2018. He was a member of the Signs and Wonders Church and the Baptist Center. He was preceded in death by son Jesse Alletta McGriveTeasley Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Vanessa Clemons-Teasley; sons, Jesse, Royshawn, Michael; daughter, Jessica; stepsons, Anton, Aijalon; brother,…
(Knoxville, TN) George LaVaughn Wyatt, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away, November 30, 2018 at his home. He was the sixth child of the late Johnny B. and Lee Opold Wyatt. A graduate of Austin High School class of 1959 and of Knoxville College. He was a member of Lomax Temple AME Zion Church. Survived by…
(Knoxville, TN) William Solomon- departed this life December 1, 2018 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
(Dayton, OH) Patricia Louise Reid Fox, 73 peacefully passed away November 23, 2018 in Dayton, OH. Formerly from Knoxville, TN and 1963 graduate of Austin High School. Preceded in death by her mother Marion Jones Reid; grandmother, India V. Mynatt; grandfather William B. Jones Sr.; sister Vicki Reid Mallory; brother Dr. William A. Reid; uncles William B….
(Knoxville, TN) Melissa Anne Means- Moore, passed away November 23, 2018 at her home. She was born to the union of Geneva S. Means and Horace Means, Jr. in Knoxville and was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Thomasina Fashaw. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and survived by former husband…
(Knoxville, TN) Edith Bernice Henderson Banks, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 with her family by her side at Island Home Health and Rehab Center. Edith was a charter member of First A.M.E Zion Church and a devoted deaconess. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Jessie Henderson, great aunt and uncle, Willie Mae and Charlie…
(Knoxville, TN) Mary Lynn Rutherford Harris was born March 5, 1939, to James Elmer and Edie Mae Manis Rutherford. She departed this life November 21, 2018. ‘Mamah’ Harris was a member of Saunders Chapel AME Zion Church before moving to Knoxville where she joined Harris Chapel Baptist Church and served in many capacities that include; Usher Board,…