Top Stories for Saturday, July 4, 2009
A Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy talks with members of the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department on Friday at 422 Rudd Hollow Road. The fire did heavy damage to the residence. Its cause is under investigation.
Fire destroys Townsend home; woman, great-grandaughter get out safely
12:11 AM - Fire destroyed a Townsend residence on Rudd Hollow Road and damaged an adjacent residence on Friday. Read more...
Boat fire erupts on lake; two aboard safe
Palin resigns as Alaska governor, leaves future plans secret
Harry Grothjahn's Truth Radio still on despite lightning strike
Serial killer has S.C. residents on edge
Powerful sedative found in Jackson's residence
Seymour man charged in sex crime
Officials say Memphis crime rate distorted
Rob Britt takes helm of Blount County Schools
Independence Day activities abundant in Blount County, East Tennessee
Prosecutors drop charges in alleged mountain rape
Foothills Fall Festival tickets go on sale July 24
Marines suffer first casualties in Afghan campaign
Andy Roddick plays a return to Andy Murray of Britain during their semifinal match on centre court at Wimbledon.
Federer, Roddick to meet in 3rd Wimbledon final
10:38 PM - Federer will meet Roddick in the final for the third time in six years after the American defeated Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). Read more...
Tiger takes lead at Congressional
Tour set to start with Armstrong back riding
Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of turnaround
Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead
Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season
Florida's arrests under Meyer garnering attention
Parker to resume playing for Sparks
HT Group wins Rocky Top League championship over News Sentinel, 104-100
Serena survives, Venus romps, Williamses meet again in Wimbledon final
Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona
Artest going to Lakers
Braves complete sweep of Phillies, 5-2
Jessica von Wallenstein paints the molding at her house June 6 in Hopedale,Mass. The von Wallensteins decided to repair and paint their house after plans to move fell through due to the economy.
Houses on market for years have unwanted upkeep
08:16 PM - Poor economy has homeowners remodeling current homes and not buying new ones. Read more...
Former Everett classmates regroup to remember
Solving 'What is it?' exhibits requires imagination
In brief: Still time to register for camps, Quilt exhibit at Blount Mansion, Lawn, garden show set July 9 and Vote for Maryville Farmers' Market
Good food, sunny days perfect match
Lemony pasta true vegetarian delight
Better together: What to drink with your summer corn
Easy ideas for jazzing up summer sandwiches
In brief: Museum open on July Fourth, Market open Wednesdays, and UT gardens down to five sessions
Maryville College's annual Bonner service trip focuses on immigration
Middle schooler fundraising to fight Alzheimer's
Baby penguin growing up fast "Paulie" & "Chaos" kept busy feeding hungry chick
In brief: Sylvan to hold workshop on transitions, Blount Mansion to offer detective camp, Kamp Broadway comes to Maryville, and Honey Harvest comes to museum
The soaring national debt is recorded Friday on the National Debt Clock in New York.
Rising debt, now at $11.5 trillion, may be next crisis
12:08 AM - The debt stands today at a staggering $11.5 trillion — equivalent to over $37,000 for each and every American. Read more...
Oil prices hover above $66 after weak jobs data
Under Senate health care plan, either way you pay
Malt-O-Meal recalls oatmeal made with dry milk
HealthSouth accuses Scrushy of hiding assets
Communities bug out over cuts to mosquito control
Colorado company offers banana coffins
Canada finance minister says unemployment to rise
Shrinking wages: As economy drops jobs, paychecks drop some weight
JTEKT wins pollution prevention award
California prepares to issue IOUs
Chase will accept California IOUs for a week
Feds seize Madoff penthouse, wife forced out
Alice McDowell, author of "Gentle Lessons From a Recovering People Pleaser," said we can't love others unconditionally unless we first love ourselves. She outlines a process to help us do that in her book that just came out in April. Shown is the cover of McDowell’s first book. “The Good News: It’s Cancer.”
Who we really are: Book teaches how to love ourselves
07:50 PM - After two bouts with cancer, two divorces and searching for success with a workaholic attitude, Alice McDowell has learned to listen to her inner voices and love who she has become. Her new book shares that process with the rest of us. Read more...
Hiwassee students minister through global outreach
Job seekers seek solace with fellow faithful
Pope OKs miracle to beatify U.K. Cardinal Newman
Personal finance course set for July 14 ... and more
Who wants to SWAAG? New worship service begins at Madison Avenue
Flags, anvil shoots, and music: Museum of Appalachia offers old-fashioned Independence Day festivities
Southern Baptists have mixed view of Obama
Schuller daughter aims to heal Crystal Cathedral
Harvest Field schedules youth camp ... and more
Bass god Les Claypool, who rose to fame as the frontman for alternative rock band Primus, will perform Tuesday (July 7) at The Bijou Theatre in Knoxville.
BASS INSTINCTS: From Primus to 'Fungi,' Les Claypool looks for ways to amuse himself
12:30 PM - The most iconic image of Les Claypool? Dressed in a disturbing rubber cowboy costume, cavorting to the Primus hit "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" on MTV. Read more...
Roger Clyne brings some Southwest to the Old City
The gun show: LA Guns to glam up Fourth weekend at Big Mama's
Jay Reatard works as fast and furious as he rocks
Wreckless Eric, Amy Rigby bring eclectic sounds and humor to Barley's
Defibulators bring sounds of the country to the city
CHANGING 'SEASONS': Matt Urmy unveils his latest project
Fourth of July activities roundup
Celebrating the Fourth with beer, Brits and games of pool
Debbi Waldroop sees how she looks in a pair of fashionable frames at Billingsley Eye Care
Eyes on fashion: Billingsley Eye Care caters to women
06:36 PM - Dr. Sharon Billingsley, optometrist, has relocated her office to 845 Turner Road, Maryville. She and her all-woman staff offer eye care and eyewear that will definitely appeal to the fashion-conscious woman. Read more...
Maryville author Nicki Richesin edits second book
Women's Club News for June 28, 2009
Safety first makes summer fun, not tragic
Noah's wife stands firmly by her man
Mountain Laurel Garden Club wins state, national awards
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