Carter High celebrates new welding lab

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Students at Carter High School will have more opportunities for hands-on experience in a highly sought after career path, thanks to a new facility that opened this week.
On Aug. 26, …

Girls Scouts gets better with time

Lucy BranamOur Town Youth

The members of Girl Scouts troop 20101 aren’t exactly what everyone often associates with the organization. Yes, they sell cookies and wear badges, but it’s who they are because of …

Pellissippi State opens $27 million asset

Sandra ClarkOur Town Youth

Pellissippi State could not have picked a better student government leader than Caitlandt Southall. And the college could not have picked a better honoree than Bill Haslam.
Southall emphatically cut the …

New murals aim to inspire

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Students at two district schools were greeted with large-scale artwork when they returned to classes this week.
At Austin-East Magnet High, artist Eugenia Almeida used a technique in which concrete is …

Girl Scouts salute Dr. Avice Evans Reid

Lucy BranamOur Town Youth

The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians will honor Dr. Avice Evans Reid at the East Tennessee Region Trefoil Society Luncheon in Knoxville for her long-time service to the Girls …

Books for the homebound at your service

Mary Pom ClaiborneOur Town Youth

Knox County Public Library is pleased to announce that Books for the Homebound is now back in service! This free service is for adult Knox County residents who are unable to …