Tell me a little about James Asbury, was my request.
“The best paramedic we have,” said a veteran Rural Metro Fire captain.
“I can’t think of anyone who has his skillset,” was …
James Asbury: ‘Best paramedic we have’
Kristy Lund takes helm of Halls BPA
Halls has a new leader. Meet Kristy Lund, the 2021 president of the Halls Business and Professional Association (HBPA). Lund will champion it as a business and community strength, especially …
Sam Shaddix is praise band drummer
Sam Shaddix is one of the front-end managers at the Halls Food City – a man so busy it was hard to slow him down for a picture. Sam is …
Elizabeth Deyoung: A life filled with love
(Written by Jake Mabe on Jan. 3, 2011)
Ask Elizabeth Deyoung how she’s lived a happy, long life and she’ll smile and tell you, “Maybe because I loved everybody. I love …
Porters back home after battle with covid
After 35 years of marriage, Melanie and Gailen Porter have seen it all. However, they didn’t expect to both face a critical illness in 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic was a very …
Halls for the holidays: Parade canceled
The Halls Business & Professional Association has canceled the Christmas Parade that was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12. The decision was made late, after publicity here, but was necessary because …
Halls for the holidays: Parade Saturday
Update: Parade has been canceled
2020 has been an exceptional year with a raging pandemic disrupting normal life. Businesses large and small have been challenged as never before. Events like the …
Knox County pushes Halls project
Knox County is seeking a $950,000 state grant to continue work to connect the greenway system in Halls. The county’s match would be $50,000 and future upkeep. The full proposal …