Bearden falls in District title game

  By Mark Nagi Last season the Bearden Bulldogs achieved their dreams, winning the Class AAA championship in boys’ basketball for the first time in program history. They’ve got some work to do if they are going to get back to Murfreesboro. On Tuesday, February...

Letter to the Editor: Save our Lakes from Asian Carp

Dear Knoxville and Area News: By now many of you have heard about the situation of the Asian carp approaching Watts Bar,  Tellico and Ft. Loudon Lakes.   Action needs to be taken immediately to prevent this invasion into our lakes.   The effects of this invasion are...

Blackberry Shine Homecoming Pie with Bailey McCall

By Elaine Davis One way that the cast of “Waitress” adds flavor to each performance is that they make a pie named for the city or place they’re performing. On Friday, Bailey McCall, a Central High alum, rolled out the recipe for her latest successful role as Jenna in...

Important Message from Superintendent Bob Thomas

Dear Knox County Schools families, Given recent information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), I wanted to make you aware that Knox County Schools is having ongoing discussions on how best to prepare in the event of a possible case of...

Open Enrollment – TN SB 2343 & HB 1993

By Elaine Davis They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Well if that’s true then Knox County should be proud. Open Enrollment is already available in the Knox County School system whereby a student based upon availability can transfer intra-district to...