Powell plans parade, picnic

Sandra ClarkOur Town Outdoors

The annual 4th of July Picnic at Powell Station Park is set to roll on Saturday, July 3, with numerous business, church and individual sponsors. These events are free and …

Dr. Stow was Farragut volunteer

Sandra ClarkFarragut, Obits

Stephen Harrington Stow, 80, passed away June 30 after a distinguished career at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He came to ORNL in 1980 as head of the geology department. …

Hancock heads KCEA

Sandra ClarkFarragut, Feature, Powell

Paula Hancock is the new president of the Knox County Education Association. Outgoing president Tanya Coats introduced her to the school board at Wednesday’s workshop. Hancock is a math teacher …

KUB gets green light for broadband

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

“Let’s do this!” Mayor Indya Kincannon rallied the city council to approve a resolution authorizing the Knoxville Utilities Board to provide broadband services within its subscriber base. The vote was …

Inskip Lions boost Inskip Lions

Sandra ClarkOur Town Youth

We are Inskip, hear us roar!
Wow. That dynamite theme from the Inskip Elementary School Lions has resonated with the Inskip Lions Club. A mural coming soon will showcase, “their Lion …

Haley Jones joins PBS

Sandra ClarkFeature

Haley Jones has joined East Tennessee PBS in the newly created position of education specialist. She will work with parents and educators to drive regional education initiatives. Jones has worked …

Services Friday for Jimbo Duncan

Sandra ClarkObits

James “Jimbo” Duncan, a well-known local gospel musician and business owner, has died. Mr. Duncan, 69, was the owner/operator of Jimbo’s Central City Floral for 20 years after having worked …