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Rescue Squad part of young volunteer’s education

Tom KingJune 10, 2019Inside 640, Our Town Heroes, South Knox

His given name is Daniel Shane Thomas. But he’s called “Homeschool” – not Daniel or Danny or Dan – just “Homeschool.”
He’s 17.
“When he was 13, I walked into the headquarters …

Super volunteer Bolen puts his heart into helping

Tom KingJanuary 28, 2019Our Town Heroes, West Hills

He works a full-time job, has a wife and two busy boys who love football and basketball; he coaches their teams in both sports. In 2018 he logged 1,250-plus hours …

Compassion, skill drive Rescue Squad’s Will Steward

Tom KingDecember 31, 2018Our Town Heroes

He’s been around … from Jaybird Hill in Jefferson County to U.S. Army stops at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas; Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, N.C.; and Fort Jackson in …

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.”