Familia by Lauren E. Rico
Two weeks ago, I teased Familia by Lauren E. Rico, the spring Libby Reads selection. The ebook and...
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‘Roots’ reinstated + Marquee Awards + South-Doyle HS JROTC ++
“Roots” will be returned to libraries in Knox County School “effective immediately,”...
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TSSAA Mr. Baseball awards and sports state champions
The 2026 Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association (TBCA) Mookie Betts Mr. Baseball award winners for...
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PSCC Video Production Technology students earn awards
Pellissippi State’s Video Production Technology students showcased projects from throughout the...
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Farragut Admirals ‘just win’ fifth consecutive TSSAA baseball title
With some 16 combined runs on the scoreboard by the end of Friday’s Class 4A state baseball...
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Youth Scoop: Activities for all ages in Knox & area
Summer is in full swing (even though not officially) in Knoxville, and there’s no shortage of ways...
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PBS replays TN Scholars Bowl beginning June 8
The replays of the Tennessee Scholars Bowl will begin on weekdays starting Monday, June 8, and run...
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5/27 HEADLINES: News and events from the World, the USA, Tennessee, Knox & Historic Notes
Local headlines Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area:...
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Mama said… “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.”
Growing up in the South, Mama always seemed to have a saying ready for every situation. One of the...
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Young Reader’s Shelf: 2026 favorites (so far)
Key trends for 2026 focus on themes of emotional safety, hope, and nature, with many popular...
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Samuel McSpadden: He made gunpowder
As we celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, I continue to focus on the related contributions...
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From Decoration Day to Memorial Day
President Calvin Coolidge stood at the marble rostrum in the amphitheater at Arlington Cemetery to...
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Kerbela site update + city summer sizzle + budget address ++
Kerbela Development Proposal Update Knoxville City Council member Karyn Adams updates us on the...
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Meet Bisky, Zoo Knoxville’s African lion cub.
The cub, born February 17 to first-time parents Zahra (ZAH-rah) and Maji (MAW-ghee), was named by...
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You’d think choosing your next great read would be a piece of cake—but there’s a little anguish...
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For some reason, Vol football fans are optimistic
Tennessee football is 103 days away. The too-early outlook is very confusing. Dedicated optimists...
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Lady Vols open Super Regional with win over Georgia
The Lady Vols defeated Georgia in the opener of the Super Regional and are now one win away from...
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National Biscuit Day: Reflection on their origin
This coming Friday is National Biscuit Day. In the Southern United States, the term biscuit...
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Kerbela site update + city summer sizzle + budget address ++
Kerbela Development Proposal Update Knoxville City Council member Karyn Adams updates us on the...
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Dining Duo: Scrambled Jakes
To start today’s lesson in gastrointestinal goodness, we will be having a pop quiz. One...
