Upcoming Civil War Talk

Come celebrate the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable’s 30th Anniversary! On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, the Roundtable will host noted author, professor and Civil War historian Brian S. Wills, Ph.D as its speaker. At 8:00 p.m., Dr. Wills will speak on the topic “Gen. George...

6th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial 5k

The 6th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial 5k will be held on May 11 at 8:00 a.m. at Volunteer Landing. Proceeds of the event benefit the establishment of a law enforcement memorial in Knoxville. Runners may pre-register by visiting www.knoxlemr.com. Same-day...

Welcome Home!

By Dr. Jim Ferguson I have always had a sense of wanderlust.  And I have been blessed and able to exercise this passion for travel.  They say that people’s dogs often look like their masters.  My dog Jack is a feist, a terrier breed.  He really doesn’t look like me,...

SWISH!! Give — Him — Two!

By Ralphine Major He got lots of “twos” during the 1964-65 basketball season.  His coach wishes there had been a three-point shot back then.  Leslie Spitzer, a Gibbs High senior who wore the No. 30 jersey, was one of the starting Eagles on the boys basketball team. ...