Hear Nancy Cooper Herd
Story updated to reflect correct spelling of Nancy Cooper Herd. If you missed the Powell History...
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Patricia Lakin Watson: Outstanding service to Knox County
Many who were students at Smithwood Grammar School in the 1930s and 1940s will remember Mr. Lakin, the tall, kindly, highly effective principal of the school. Hubert DeKalb Lakin (1906-1979) grew up in the Graveston community of...
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Welch launch draws politicos, neighbors, dad
Stephanie Welch’s official launch to her campaign for the First District seat on City Council drew...
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Bob Johnson’s legacy lives in his business, family
Robert E. “Bob” Johnson made a positive impact wherever he went. His friends and family were at...
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TDOT sees July completion for Hwy. 33 in Halls
State Rep. Bill Dunn has shared this letter from Steve Borden, director for TDOT Region 1: As...
Read MoreHo hum, more success for Peyton
My favorite Democrat friends are fretting about the possibility of Peyton Manning entering politics. I think he’d be great but he hasn’t said a word about becoming assistant president or even international good guy. Peyton, in...
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Big week in Powell
WBIR-TV will broadcast live from Powell Station Park today (June 12) from 4-5 p.m. Powell High...
Read MoreSunday Talk Shows
We watch ’em so you don’t have to. State Rep. Rick Staples has a sharp wit, telling This Week in Tennessee that he’s just served one year in the Legislature but it feels like five. Staples predicted a special session this fall...
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Homecoming brings memories
Doug Clark said it best: “Good preaching, good food, good friends.” It was the annual homecoming...
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Wiffle ball unites neighbors
Update: Westwood won the tourney in extra innings, reports Jennifer Reynolds. Wow! It was hot and...
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