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 …

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 …

KBA to hold phone clinic for veterans

Jay FitzFeature

The Knoxville Bar Association is pleased to announce a phone-in Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans on Wednesday, June 9, from noon to 2 p.m. in an effort to serve veterans …

Cameron Brooks sets Pet Portrait Day

Betty BeanFeature

When Cameron Brooks was a little guy, he fell in love with his neighbor’s Golden Retrievers, and waited for the day when he could have one (or two or three) …

The Blue Streak returns

Sandra ClarkFeature

The Swag (a mountain retreat near Waynesville, N.C.) celebrated its 40th year and Cynthia Moxley was there. The Blue Streak is back! There are 20 or so pictures of people, …

Cohen urges electronic tax filing

Sandra ClarkFeature

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) has provided information on the current tax filing season. The emphasis is his:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the nation’s tax season will begin …

ECO shows ‘improved’ outlook for most retail

Dave MillerFeature

First Horizon Bank is financing an area Economic Conditions Outlook report through the Knoxville Chamber. Each month, the report lists economic indicators, based on a monthly survey of businesses in …