Meacham looks for ‘better angels’

Sandra ClarkFeature

Jon Meacham brought a message of hope as he sold some books in a conversation with Sen. Lamar Alexander at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. And while Alexander’s questions were …

Powell Middle gets new principal

Sandra ClarkFeature, Powell

Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Howard has been appointed principal of Powell Middle School, replacing Christine Oehler who retired.
Howard joined Knox County Schools in 2008 as assistant principal of Hardin Valley Academy. …

Jason Myers is new at Bearden High

Sandra ClarkFeature, West Knoxville

Jason Myers has been appointed principal of Bearden High School, replacing Dr. John Bartlett who was promoted to a supervisor for Knox County Schools. Myers joined Knox County Schools in …

Do church well: Pastor reaches out to neighborhood

Betty BeanFeature

The future didn’t look bright for Churchwell Avenue Baptist Church when the Rev. Ken Link arrived two years ago.
“There were 15 people there. They were discouraged,” said Link, a Carson-Newman …