The Family Research Council has named Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., (R-Tenn.) a recipient of its 2004 True Blue Award.
Only 87 House members received the award, which recognizes a perfect voting record on pro-family issues during the second...
February 18, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Popular radio talk show host, Hallerin Hilton Hill will be the guest speaker at the “Celebrate Survival” Gala Dinner and Silent Auction to be held on March 12, 2005 in Sevierville. Hallerin is the author of the book, The Seven Pillars of...
February 18, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
New economic study details jobs, wages and overall economic impact
Beer-related businesses, including brewers, wholesalers and retailers, contribute $2.29 billion to the Tennessee economy, according to a new study released yesterday by the National...
February 18, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
The Knoxville Ice Bears will be broadcasting Saturday, February 25th’s game live via the internet. The Bears will be hosting their rivals, the Fayetteville FireAntz in what has grown to become a fan favorite match up. Dana Barker, who is the...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Duo both picked up National Athlete of the Week Awards (softball,
track & field)
A wealth of qualified UT student-athletes made naming a single Lady Vol Athlete of the Week for the period ending on Feb. 16th exceptionally difficult. Therefore,...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Disappointing night for
varsity players
The Seymour Eagles played host to the Pigeon Forge Tigers Tuesday night in what was a certified “barn burner.” Seymour started the period out by taking the lead over Pigeon Forge 5-0 in the first...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Aggressive playing gets the desired results
The Lady Eagles welcomed the Lady Tigers to Seymour High School Tuesday night as the two teams met in what would turn out to be an impressive display from Pigeon Forge. It seemed the Seymour had the...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Dear Rose,
I am so bored with my life. The kids are grown, and my husband is nice, but there has to be more to life than this. My husband doesn’t want me to work, but what shall I do before I go crazy?
Wondering wife
Dear Wondering,
Many women...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
QUESTION: Can boys and girls be taught to treat each other with respect? That seems like a tough assignment.
DR. DOBSON: They certainly can! Young people are naturally more sensitive and empathetic than adults. Their viciousness is a learned...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Gatlinburg is the second most popular wedding destination in the United States. Chuck Jones, Singles Director of the Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville, said that though the Smoky Mountains are known to be a romantic location,...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
I write to you once again. You didn’t think you could get rid of me that easily did you? I couldn’t let all my dedicated readers be saddened and have to wait until Friday for my ramblings. So Michael Jackson is in court again for allegedly...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
NBC reality show boxer “Contender” commits suicide
A contestant on NBC reality program “The Contender,” has committed suicide. the death of Najai Turpin, 23, a middleweight boxer from Philadelphia who was known as Nitro, was not related...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Now that the flowers have all been delivered, and the chocolate candy eaten, we can safely put another Valentine’s Day behind us. Many people, however, had no one special to spend this love-filled holiday with, and even may have suffered from...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
U.S. Senators Bill Frist (R-TN) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for awarding a $24,141 grant to the City of Knoxville Fire Department under the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP)’s...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Tens of thousands of dollars in funds reported missing from the former Cocke County United Way has impacted programs and many people in the county. The charitable organization provided money for senior citizens, the disabled, several volunteer...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Medical professionals in East Tennessee, deeply concerned about unnecessary premature deaths of many of their neighbors and friends, decided to put some money where there mouth is. Today is the beginning of a series, called the “Tennessee...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Kid Rock arrested for punching DJ at Nashville club
Kid Rock was arrested Wednesday in Nashville and charged with punching a DJ at an adult entertainment club.
Rock was released after posting a $3,000 bond on a simple assault charge. Christie’s...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Fifty years of service to one company is certainly a good reason for celebration, and that is just what Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts did to honor their Business Manager, Nadine Whitted, for her 50th anniversary of employment. On Feb....
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
New sales tax plans could directly impact the Pigeon Forge city budget if they are enacted by the legislature.
Earlene Teaster, Pigeon Forge City Manager, said one tax plan considered by the legislature changes the way sales taxes are collected....
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments
Couple marries
in Wal-Mart
parking lot
It’s amazing how a radio station contest can turn into love, but it happened. Misty Kelley was determined to win tickets to the fair so she listened to WIVK Radio for the opportunity. When the radio...
February 17, 2005 12:00 am / no comments