Several Knox County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during the recent fall commencement held in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus. The students receiving undergraduate degrees were Wesley Spaulding Brown, Lewis Franklin Cosby IV, James Chad Hunley, Roger Lynn McKamey, Tyler [...]

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation presented Child & Family Tennessee (CFT) with a $10,000 check to benefit the children served by the nonprofit on Dec. 13. ”Child & Family Tennessee not only provides refuge for families in need, but it provides the tools for true change,” said Kathy Bingham, manager of BlueCross’ Tennessee [...]

Emily Dean Melton daughter of Michael and Tina Melton and Allana Olson, daughter of Jay and Carrie Olson won Grand Champion of Loudon County National History Day maps in their social studies class. Emily and Allana are both in the sixth grade at Loudon Middle School. The competition was among all the schools in the [...]

Since 2010, Pellissippi State Community College has offered classes in Chinese language and culture. The first language class that year was full long before registration ended. That’s why those interested in learning Mandarin Chinese or studying the culture of China are encouraged to apply and register early for the spring 2013 sessions. Thanks to the [...]

It has been ongoing for generations. Bullying occurs not only in schools, but on school buses, in the community and even at home. Incidents of violent juvenile crimes is increasing as well. Most bullying occurs when adults aren’t looking. Even students who know it is wrong, hesitate to intervene or get involved in any way. [...]

Some teachers are calling it blackmail when the Tennessee Department of Education pulled finances from a school system whose administration follows the local school board directives. The Tennessee Department of Education’s decision this week to withhold more than $3.4 million from Metro Nashville Public Schools is yet another example of the state overreaching and taking [...]

The Knox County Schools has officially kicked-off its annual coupon book sale. The top-selling students from last year’s campaign were recognized at the event held at BElle Morris Elementary School on Washington Pike Sept. 5. Belle Morris Elementary was chosen for the kick-off  because Belle Morris Elementary students sold the most books last year. Representatives [...]