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Campen, Shea get Fountain City honors

Sandra ClarkMay 14, 2020Fountain City

Although Honor Fountain City Day in the Park won’t be held this year, Fountain City Town Hall has selected and announced the year’s two major awards – Man and Woman …

LWV offers insights into Knox Schools financing, budgeting

Sandra ClarkFebruary 6, 2019Knox Scene

Many of us are passionate about public education, yet few of us really understand how the Knox County Schools budget works. Because funding is key to providing quality education and …

Shea keeps Central High Foundation going strong

Shannon CareyFebruary 13, 2018Fountain City

Courtney Shea came to East Tennessee in pursuit of a career, but she also found a home. Now that she’s retired from practicing law, she’s still giving back to the …

State Rep. Sam McKenzie was elected vice-chair of the TN Black Caucus of State Legislators. This leadership position demonstrates Rep. McKenzie’s reputation for leadership, integrity and hard work, said Matt Shears, local Democratic Party chair. Rep. McKenzie said, “I am honored to have the confidence of my peers. As we begin this 112th General Assembly, we must address the major issues impacting every citizen. The TN Black Caucus has an aggressive agenda focused on improving the lives of African-Americans and all Tennesseans in both urban and rural areas.”

First Baptist Knoxville will host a real and virtual Candlelight Prayer Service for Our County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the church sanctuary. “You are welcome to attend in person or watch the livestream on Facebook or at fbcknox.org,” said Pastor Brent McDougal. He will lead a Bible study titled, “Respectfully, I Disagree: How to Be Civil in an Uncivil Time.”