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• BlountViews

  • Encouraging public participation in local government #

    It helps if folks know when, where, and how to participate. To that end, County Commissioners Wendy Pitts Reeves and Joe McCulley are sponsoring a resolution at tomorrow night's County Commission meeting to make all public notice announcements available on the county's website, including vacancies on boards, committees, and commissions. ...

    Posted: March 8, 2010 at 7 a.m.

  • Pedestrian bridge in Alcoa over the highway! #

    We are excited! It's happening. The City of Alcoa held the groundbreaking ceremony today to start the Alcoa Highway pedestrian bridge. It should be complete in September, 2010 (eight months)! Yeah! Kudos to the City of Alcoa for continuing the legacy of parks, greenways, greenbelts, and walkability!

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Huge news.... #

    Rep. Joe McCord Won't Seek Re-Election to House

    Posted: March 3, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.

  • Chili Fest #

    Start: 02/06/2010 - 17:00 End: 02/06/2010 - 20:00 Timezone: Etc/GMT-4 EIGHT ANNUAL CHILI FEST set for Saturday, February 6, 2010 CAPPE's Eighth Annual ChiliFest, which is both a contest and a tasting opportunity, is set for Saturday, February 6 from 4-7pm at Stovall Family Life Center beside First Church of ...

    Posted: Feb. 28, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Some 2010 election number crunching #

    Check this out. (I know it looks complicated, but just stare at it for a while like I did...) Nov. 2008 election results by county commission district and party (based on Obama v. McCain*): CC DIST D R 1 1791 2118 2 1330 3182 3 1423 3328 4 2338 5944 ...

    Posted: Feb. 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

• Brian Hornback

  • Brian Strong Withdraws from County Commission Race #

    Brian Strong, candidate for Knox County Commission District Six withdrew from the race this morning. Strong's withdrawal now leaves Brad Anders, Knox County Commissioner District Six unopposed in this years election.Strong issued a statement that read, "I have a passion for public service and I want to contribute to Knox ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Knox County Sheriff Race 2010 #

    The incumbent Sheriff Jimmy J.J. Jones is seeking re election. He is being challenged by Knox County Sheriffs Department Corrections Officer Steve Hart. Hart appeared at a recent Eighth District Republican Club. Sheriff Jones continues the professional operation and image of the department that was created during the 1990 - ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Knox County Commission August 5, 2010 Contested Election #

    In Knox County's Second district Democrat County Commissioner Democrat Amy Broyles faces Independent Don Daugherty. This will be interesting race. Locally the relatively small Knox County Democrat Party is split 500 ways to Sunday and if the Hillary Clinton Democrats in the Second district and all the Republicans vote for ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Knox County Commission May 4, 2010 Contested Elections #

    In Knox County's Sixth District County Commissioner Brad Anders (pictured to the right) faces political newcomer Brian Strong in the May 4 Republican Primary. Anders is the most reasoned member of Knox County Commission, he doesn't talk just to hear himself talk. He doesn't grandstand on issues where he agrees ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Knox County Clerk Race in 2010 #

    Two year Knox County Clerk Foster Arnett faces Former Knox County Deputy Clerk Debbie Cole in the Republican primary. Cole is a serious candidate with a website that features her experience in the office of Knox County Clerk, photographs with her and other Republican officeholders. Arnett as of today has ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

• Can Farragut Change?

  • Tragic automobile crash in Farragut #

    From Wate news:Man facing charge for death in Kingston Pike crashFebruary 20, 2006KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- A man is facing a vehicular homicide charge after the state highway patrol says he ran a red light on Kingston Pike Sunday night, killing another man.According to the highway patrol, 33-year-old Martin Smith was ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • From our school board correspondent Karen Carson #

    School Board NotesAs you are all probably aware, the Board of Education has begun discussion on next year's capital and operating budgets for Knox County Schools. Throughout these discussions you will hear about potential cuts to student services—driver's education and foreign language at the Middle School were recently in the ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • High drama on Turkey Creek Road #

    I received a phone call last night about some high drama on Turkey Creek Road on Tuesday. Around 3:15 PM my friend was traveling west on Turkey Creek Road approaching the sharp turn at the end of Turkey Creek. He could see two Sheriff’s cars over at the railroad bridge ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy wounded #

    From the Knoxville News SentinelSearch under way for deputy's assailants By DON JACOBS, jacobs@knews.com February 28, 2006 Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cory Johnson was wounded by a shotgun blast today while on undercover patrol in West Knox County. Johnson, the 2003 Patrol Officer of the Year, was shot as ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Lindsey applies for Hamilton County superintendent job #

    What happens when communication issues cannot be resolved? Something has to give.Have you noticed that the job of Knox County School Superintendent is a little like the job of the University of Tennessee President? It seems that it is not possible to satisfy every political nuance of the powers that ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

• Knoxnews: Politics

  • Political Happenings: Mar. 13 #

    Halls Republican Club: Meeting, Monday, Mandarin House in Halls; 6:15 p.m. if you plan to dine or 7 p.m. for the meeting.

    Posted: March 13, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Tea party gets TN Republican candidates' attention #

    Tea party activists have helped a Republican win Ted Kennedy's Massachusetts Senate seat. They have propelled the Texas governor to a third nomination. And they have shaken up races in New York, New Jersey and Virginia.

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

  • Bunning was not alone on blockade #

    WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning may have looked like he was staging a lonely, one-man protest against deficit spending when he single-handedly held up action for days on a budget measure extending unemployment benefits and other programs

    Posted: March 4, 2010 at 12 a.m.

  • Alcohol bills in Tennessee Legislature #

    NASHVILLE - While legislators are apparently not inclined to authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores this year, they are poised to set a record for granting special liquor-by-the-drink licenses.

    Posted: Feb. 28, 2010 at 10:30 p.m.

  • Tennessee has prayerful gubernatorial candidates #

    In a Chattanooga speech, Zach Wamp characterized his campaign for governor as a "spiritual journey" and declared his new motto is "knees down, chin up," reports Matt Wilson.

    Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

• Knoxpatch

  • Madonna to convert to Southern Baptist #

    After her recent trip to Israel, Madonna has decided that Kabbalah and Judaism are just not for her. “I’ve tried being a Catholic, a Jew, a Hindu, Taoist, Maoist, and Buddhist. Nothing makes me feel complete, even with all this money,” she explained. “Now that I am dating Jesus, it ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Conservatives seek alternative to Obama school speech #

    In the midst of the uproar over Obama’s alleged “indoctrination” speech next week aimed at school children, conservative parents have been mulling over ideas for an alternative activity for their children to participate in. Ideas being tossed around include showing Sarah Palin’s speech from the Republican National Convention and having ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Obama team courts Mike Tyson as new spokesperson #

    After a healthcare activist bit off the finger of a counter-demonstrator, it didn’t take Obama’s advisors long to realize they were onto something big. “Clearly, those that would be in favor of the healthcare reform as currently outlined would have a unique perspective and thought process. In order to best ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Executive order will alter Pledge of Allegiance #

    Keeping with his school children theme, Obama is expected to sign an executive order changing some of the lines in the Pledge or Allegiance. This is designed to coincide with his video message to students and will be among the items handed out. Various celebrities will be recorded reciting the ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Spirit of Ted Kennedy to make speech #

    The spirit of late Senator Ted Kennedy is set to make a speech in front of a joint legislative meeting when congress returns from recess. The speech is rumored to include how it was his dying wish to see healthcare reform passed by the end of the year. No one ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

• KnoxViews

  • Henley Bridge rebuild and South Knox activities #

    Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Ireland's President offers huge cash reward for job creation proposal #

    Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 7 p.m.

  • Reaganpalooza coverage #

    Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Sunday signs of spring bird blogging #

    Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 6 p.m.

  • Beautiful day in East Tennessee #

    Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

• Political Knoxville

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• Political Leverage

  • Factually Worst Knox News article ever? #

    http://blogs.knoxnews.com/harrington/2010/03/local_census_office_struggling.htmlI took the test in Farragut two weeks ago in a packed room. The instructor told us 6,000 people applied for 1600 jobs.Someone at KNS should be fired. Promoting false hope is wrong.Please note.The statements listed immediately above are the sole opinion of the noted writer of the above document.The ...

    Posted: March 8, 2010 at 5 p.m.

  • Ken Gross drops out of race #

    Taken from Facebook pageKen Gross canceled the event "Meet and Greet". Ken says, "With having given it a great deal of thought and consideration, and through discussions with family, friends and supporters, I have decided not to enter the republican primary race for the State Senate District 7. Their are ...

    Posted: March 8, 2010 at 5 p.m.

  • Highest attended Concord Farragut Republican meeting yet...rumors cleared #

    A packed house that included almost everyone who is running attended tonight. The place was so packed they ran out of tables! First up was Tim Burchett who started out by shooting down the rumor in Metropulsehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2010/feb/03/will-hutchison-running-against-news-sentinel-work-/Ragsdale and his chief of staff will not be in the Burchett administration. This ...

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.

  • Congressman Duncan get's an F rating from NAACP #

    Report card from NAACP on DuncanPlease note.The statements listed immediately above are the sole opinion of the noted writer of the above document.The information should be construed as an open opinion and information contained in this document represents facts to the best of the writers knowledge and should not be ...

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.

  • Brian may be on to something... #

    Volunteer tv is doing alot of hiring is their a shake upPlease note.The statements listed immediately above are the sole opinion of the noted writer of the above document.The information should be construed as an open opinion and information contained in this document represents facts to the best of the ...

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.

• Resonance

  • Economic Recovery Blocked By A Mountain Of Debt #

    I keep feeling my way around in the darkness, trying to find hopeful signs that our economy will recover, but invariably I bang into something like this: Our colleague Rob Arnott, who always does terrific research, wrote in his recent...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • The American Innumeracy Epidemic #

    Whenever I see "Jaywalking" or some similar person-on-the-street interview segment, I ask myself, "Are Americans really this dumb?" By and large, the answer appears to be "yes." Bob Sullivan provides more evidence with a post on Americans' inability to do...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Paulson: U.S. Economy Better Off Than That Of Any Other Developed Country #

    A few days ago Warren Buffett interviewed Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on his book, On the Brink. The interview, which you can watch here, offers a few interesting behind-the-scenes nuggets on what went down at the height of the...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • British Bankers Get In On The Bonus Bonanza #

    It's not just an American phenomenon: Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced losses for 2009 of £3.6bn, after struggling with billions of pounds of bad loans. Despite the losses, the bank is set to announce it will pay bonuses...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Professor Steve Keen's Per Capita Talk On Debt #

    Professor Steve Keen gives a half-hour presentation on the causes and condition of the Great Recession (if I may call our current malaise that). In short, massive debt (both private and governmental) with an accompanying stock market and housing bubble...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

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• SayUncle

  • US Department of Education Needs 27 Short-Barreled Shotguns #

    For serious: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) intends to purchase twenty-seven (27) REMINGTON BRAND MODEL 870 POLICE 12/14P MOD GRWC XS4 KXCS SF. RAMAC #24587 GAUGE: 12 BARREL: 14″ – PARKERIZED CHOKE: MODIFIED SIGHTS: GHOST RING REAR WILSON COMBAT; FRONT – XS CONTOUR BEAD SIGHT STOCK: KNOXX REDUCE RECOIL ...

    Posted: March 10, 2010 at 5 p.m.

  • Guns in restaurants bill #

    Out of committee.

    Posted: March 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

  • no criminal charges have been filed #

    In Oregon, a man gets fired from his job at the DOT. He’s disgruntled. He goes out and buys some guns. So, the police send a SWAT Team to raid his house since he was reportedly disgruntled and because he bought guns. They took him into protective custody. People are ...

    Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:30 p.m.

  • I know this one #

    CNN: Parents demand answers from Israel in bulldozer death The answer is standing in front of a bulldozer can be fatal. A ounce of prevention is good but the cure is getting out of its path.

    Posted: March 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

  • When seconds count #

    Amazing what ’satisfies’ directors of safety. Cops arrive after incident is over. Alert students of incident after it’s over.

    Posted: March 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.