Scholarship to honor educator

Sandra ClarkObits, West Knoxville

A scholarship fund at the University of Tennessee will memorialize Brenda Hankins Stephenson, who passed away on January 14, 2023, at age 68. Donate to the fund here or make …

Tyre Nichols tapes: How much to show?

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

Sometime today authorities will release an hour-long tape of five Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols, who died Jan. 10 from the beating. The officers were quickly fired and now …

Covid in the rearview mirror

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

RealTrends Magazine published an insightful article by Brooklee Han about the effects of Covid-19 on real estate sales and practices.
We tested her premise on a couple of local Realtors who …

Lynne McCoy succumbs to illness

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Our Town Leaders

Lynne McCoy, the wildlife rehabilitator, has died. Here’s a link to Betty Bean’s earlier story, a link to her obituary and the statement posted on Facebook.
On Jan. 20, 2023, Lynne’s …

Phoenixes popping up all over

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

Back in 2019, four guys wrote in the The Denver Post about the possibility of the USA Today/Gannett chain being acquired by the Post-owning MediaNews Group, which is owned by …

REA Main Street posts rapid growth

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

Scott Wilson comes alive on Main Street in Sweetwater, Tennessee. After all, he grew up in these parts and is deeply rooted in the communities he serves, including Monroe, McMinn …