Former BuzzFeed News editor-in-chief Ben Smith has written a book, Traffic, and started a new venture, Semafor. The book is a reflection on his past worklife plus observations about the …
Services Saturday for Dennis ‘Coach’ Roach
Dennis E. “Coach” Roach, 77, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was a 20-year state representative from District 35, representing residents of Grainger, Jefferson and Claiborne counties.
Coach Roach …
Four admin changes for Knox County Schools
Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk has made four administrative appointments, three are effective July 2023:
Brandon Pratt has been appointed ombudsman for the school system, serving as a point-of-contact for parents who …
While sales slow, values hold on Broadacres homes
Veteran Realtor and Powell Broadacres resident Andrew Sharits has for years shared updates on the real estate market with his neighbors at the annual meeting of the Homeowners Association. Now …
Services Sunday for Dianne Martin
Services will be held Sunday, May 7, at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel for Dianne Smith Martin, who died after a brief illness at age 64. The family will receive …
Services today for Clinton businessman
Funeral services for Ray Viles Sr. will be today (05/03/23) at Jones Mortuary in Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. with services led by the Rev. Stan …
Peck inducted into WBHOF
Carolyn Peck, a native of Jefferson County who played college basketball at Vanderbilt, was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on April 29, along with four others.
On hand …
Funeral is Saturday for Capt. Roy Lee Sewell
North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department Captain Roy Lee Sewell, 27, died Monday evening in a roll-over tanker crash while responding to establish a landing zone for a medical call. Captain …