Services Tuesday for Delilah Johnson

Sandra ClarkHalls, Obits

The oldest of seven children, Delilah Gail Johnson became a “bonus” parent to her younger siblings. They now say she fulfilled her role as first born flawlessly.
Mrs. Johnson passed away …

Betty Bean gets a break

Sandra ClarkKnox Scene

Thursday opinion columnist Betty Bean will return in the New  Year. She’s celebrating Christmas with family and friends.

Powell businesses pitch in for Cocoa and Caroling

Sandra ClarkPowell

“It’s so worth it,” said Laura Bailey of the annual extravaganza sponsored by the Powell Business & Professional Association on Dec. 16 at Powell Station Park. The event was rained …

CAK scholars dig in

Sandra ClarkWest Knox County

For the last several years, the Warrior Parent Association (WPA) has organized a Christmas Cookie Chomp for the high school students. Over 3,000 cookies were brought in by parents this …

Catherine S. May: A business legend for sure

Sandra ClarkObits

Old-timers will remember the Copper Kettle Restaurant on Western Avenue in West Haven. There’s still a Copper Kettle Street in the area. What I learned this week is that the …

ETHS presents 28 awards, three local

Sandra ClarkOur Town Stories

The East Tennessee Historical Society’s (ETHS) annual Awards of Excellence were presented earlier this year at The Foundry, World’s Fair Park in Knoxville. Since 1982, the Society has annually recognized …

Dorman Blaine: Engineer, business builder

Sandra ClarkObits

C. Dorman Blaine, co-founder of various local construction companies, died on December 13, 2023, at age 84.
Mr. Blaine graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in civil engineering and …