Billy Heck Sr., 74, passed away October 28, 2021, following a short battle with cancer. He was a criminal investigator with the Knoxville Police Department for 31 years and was …
The silent Paul White speaks
Paul W. White, terminated as senior director of Parks and Recreation for Knox County, never issued a press release or called any reporters I know. He just disappeared – until …
Popular former Halls principal has died
Douglas Brown Oliver was principal at Halls Middle School after succeeding the legendary principal and school founder James A. Ivey. Mr. Oliver passed away Oct. 24 at age 73.
Mr. Oliver …
Billboard, be gone!
Knox County Commission voted unanimously Monday to reject a contract with Lamar Advertising to keep a billboard in the Tank Strickland Park in East Knoxville. Lamar wanted a 10-year contract …
Charlie Crume excelled at work and play
Charlie Crume Jr. had a fine career in physics and an even finer time at the Oak Ridge Playhouse. And when Dr. Crume died on Oct. 18, 2021, his obituary …
Mustangs and friends at Ray Varner Ford
Tennessee Valley Mustang Club’s annual car show at Ray Varner Ford on Sept. 25 was fun. It always is. This year’s event was the organization’s 32nd annual show, although not …
Services set for Sarah Stowers
Sarah Hobson Stowers, 89, of Knoxville, passed away October 21, 2021. She was active for many years in St. John’s Cathedral, the Knoxville Garden Club, the Knoxville Museum of Art …
Does Knox County really need this money?
A resounding “no” vote is a no-brainer Monday when Knox County Commission considers extending a lease with Lamar Companies for a billboard in the Tank Strickland Park in East Knoxville.
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