On Monday, as with all other Knox County Schools, Inskip Elementary kicked off the new school year. Thanks to a bevy of community partners, though, one thing Inskip students (and …
Loly Orozco: Former lawyer finds a new way to press on
A simple wish to have prettier stamps for special stationary was a life changing thought for former lawyer turned entrepreneur, Loly Orozco. She always had a creative bent, but several …
Scott Gross: Karns Lions Club needs new members
It’s been a challenging 18 months for Lions Clubs across the community, and that is no different for the Karns chapter. Scott Gross recently assumed the role of president and …
Ashley Lynch: Care for those who came before you
The lockdowns on assisted living and nursing homes due to the Covid-19 pandemic brought extra hardships to the residents of those facilities. One Knoxville woman turned her wish to make …
Teresa McClure: Love your neighbor
The sign by the road made a simple announcement: “Welcome to our new pastor Teresa McClure.” And with that, as of July 1, the oldest continuous congregation in the Karns …
Tanya Coats: Fighting for public education
The school year has just wrapped up and with that came a bevy of accolades for Knox County Education Association (KCEA) President Tanya Coats. She’s been recognized by Knox County …
Sean Messamore: Preserve Heiskell history
Heiskell is not the first place that comes to mind when considering a quest for the Holy Grail. But that is exactly where Sean Messamore is looking. His personal grail …
Ashlind Bray: Building The Tiny Village
Spearheading a project to house the homeless isn’t exactly where Ashlind Bray expected to find herself on the cusp of turning 30. But that’s precisely where she is, as the …