Knox County Schools on Friday announced new security measures that are being implemented to enhance student safety in the 2022-23 academic year. At a news conference at Pleasant Ridge Elementary …
Knoxville quilters make a splash
Several quilters from the Knoxville area were recognized for their creativity and workmanship at the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee (SMQ) 41st Quilt Show and Competition August 5-6 at the …
Nate Patterson: Follows dad into EMS work
Today, let’s meet Nathan “Nate” Patterson, a big man – 6-1, 300 pounds and affectionately called “Chunky” by his buddies. He comes by it honestly. More about that later on. …
Kentucky needs a helping hand
What should be readily apparent by now is that our neighbors to the north in Eastern Kentucky are in the midst of an abject catastrophe after storms last week caused …
Celebrating new Lonsdale school
Knox County Schools on August 1, 2022, celebrated a ribbon-cutting for the new Lonsdale Elementary School. The school features a 94,400-square-foot building that includes 36 classrooms, four teacher work areas, …
Norma Kelley was champion for kids
A celebration of life will be held today (08/01/22) at 4 p.m. at Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church for well-known and much-respected educator and community leader Norma Kelley. She died …
Them old muddy water blues
One day toward the middle of last week, James McMillan noticed a pickup truck blocking McCampbell Drive next to the creek down the hill from McMillan’s house. A couple of …
Last stop for Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park makes its final stop today (07/27) at Inskip Park. This is an event for children ages 2-12 offering hands-on crafts and activities provided …