January 2011
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Man charged with second-degree murder of woman in...
Daniel Pagan (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Department)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
A man was charged with the murder of a woman in West Knoxville Jan. 27, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.
Daniel Pagan, 19, was charged with the second-degree murder of 20-year-old Dashawnta Murphy, during an alleged drug deal gone wrong.
According to the...
Two stores robbed in same West Knoxville vicinity ...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Two robberies occurred within the same West Knoxville vicinity Jan. 28 and 29, according to Knoxville Police Department reports.
At approximately 9:05 p.m. Jan. 28, officers responded to an armed robbery at the Video Movie Capital located at 9119E Executive Park Drive. Two suspects entered the store, armed with a handgun and a...
Suspect shot in apartment complex disturbance
Edward Harris (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
The suspect in a disturbance at an East Knoxville apartment complex was shot by Knoxville police officers during a scuffle on Jan. 28.
According to KPD public information officer Darrell DeBusk, at approximately 3:55 p.m., officers responded to the disturbance call at the Morningside...
Homeless man found bleeding, injured near KARM...
Blood lay at the front door of the mission at 418 N. Broadway St, where a homeless man was found by Knoxville police officers unresponsive. Police are investigating the incident. (Photo by John Messner/QuikPixOnline.com)
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A homeless man was found bleeding and injured at the mission near the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries at...
Suspect sought in Fusion Tanning Salon robbery on...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Knoxville police are looking for a suspect in the armed robbery of the Fusion Tanning Salon at 5475 Washington Pike Jan. 30.
According to Sgt. Andrew Boatman of KPD’s East C Squad, officers responded to a report of the robbery at approximately 8:15 p.m. Two employees reported that the suspect entered the salon and came behind...
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Marilyn Roddy Answers 6 Questions M. Woodward
Knoxville Journal Interview With Marilyn Roddy
January 28, 2011 Martha Rose Woodward
Sunspherebook@aol.com
Question #1: Why are you running for mayor?
I believe I have the skills this job demands, the vision for what we can become and the leadership to make it happen. I know we can make Knoxville the best city in America to locate and expand a business. We can make Knoxville the city with...
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US Tax Dollars Down the Rabbit Hole-Political Beat
Political Beat
US Tax Dollars Down the Rabbit Hole
By D. Lindley Young
DYoung206@msn.com
In 1932, while Franklin D. Roosevelt was running for President, he gave a speech where he spoke of “The Forgotten Man.” After he became President he also spoke in a speech of “The Forgotten Man.” There is currently out in bookstores and on Amazon a book called “The Forgotten Man” by Amity Shlaes.
In...
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Frankly Speaking--Civility
Terry Frank
January 28, 2011
leeandterryfrank@mac.com
If I hear the word civility one more time, I’ll puke. The media gatekeepers and the political elite they represent must surely have a playbook, and right now they’re running the Miss Manners option.
For the gentle reader who may not keep up, allow me to translate political speak for you. Whether it’s in the halls of Congress, the news...
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Terry Frank Joins Journal Staff
Martha Rose WoodwardJanuary 28, 2011Sunspherebook@aol.com
The Knoxville Journal Newspaper is pleased to announce a new staff member joining the KJN’s writing team— Terry Frank. Frank is best known as the former radio talk show hostess on radio 850 as well as a frequent guest on local, political television programs.
Terry graduated from Anderson County High School, attended two...
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Talk of the town: Are Things Getting Better? Obama...
Martha Rose Woodward
January 28, 2011
Sunspherebook@aol.com
I heard a Obama say that things are getting better. I would like to ask, “Where is his evidence that things are better?”
I see plenty of evidence that things are worse. The price of a gallon of gasoline has crept up to $3.00 and more. How is that better? The unemployment rate continues to be at an all time high. It went...
Rockwood man pleads guilty to child porn...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A Rockwood man pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in the U.S. District Court in Knoxville Jan. 25.
Aubrey Dean Cole, 78, faces a term of six and a half to eight years in prison, along with criminal forfeiture, a potential fine and the obligation to pay restitution and a statutory assessment.
On June 15 of last...
Woman arrested immediately after robbing...
Larissa Caudill (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A woman who robbed the Walgreens at 9200 Middlebrook Pike Jan. 27 was immediately apprehended by Knox County Sheriff’s officers, according to a report.
Larissa Caudill, 29, was taken into custody after she robbed the pharmacy at approximately 1:53 a.m. She...
Deborah Norville shares lifelong passion for...
“Inside Edition” host Deborah Norville has had a lifelong passion for knitting, and has her own line of yarn. (Photo courtesy of Rogers & Cowan, New York)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
When Deborah Norville was nine years old, she would watch her mother and grandmother knit or crochet many items.
Although at that time she was too young to learn how to do it...
KPD Repeat Offenders Squad sting operation results...
James Rush Mack III
Jerry Lauell Pittman
KeeKee Quinnta Logan
Tyrone Lavell Fitz (photos courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Two search warrants served by members of the Knoxville Police Department’s Repeat Offenders Squad Jan. 25 resulted in several arrests.
According to KPD public information...
Daniel Brown proud to be Knoxville's first...
Interim mayor Daniel Brown, looking over some paperwork at his desk with a view of the Gay Street Bridge in the background, is Knoxville’s first African-American mayor. (Photo by J.J. Kindred)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
In his third week as the interim mayor of Knoxville, there are some things Daniel Brown still hasn’t done.
“Down the hall there are...
Resolutions for two greenway projects approved by...
Margaret Gaiter, who serves on the Martin Luther King Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, reads a resolution honoring interim mayor Daniel Brown during the Knoxville City Council meeting Jan. 25. (Photo by J.J. Kindred)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
In what was an unusually short meeting Jan. 25, the Knoxville City Council approved many items on its agenda,...
Man shot near West Scott Avenue
A shooting took place near the area of 1200 W. Scott Ave. Jan. 24. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Michael Roddenberry, was taken to the UT Medical Center for treatment. An investigation is continuing. (Photo by John Messner/QuikPixOnline.com)
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A Knoxville man was shot during an incident near the area of 1200 W....
School nutritionist incorporating healthier food...
Students in Knox County Schools should expect to see healthier food choices incorporated into their respective cafeterias over the next few months. (Photo by J.J. Kindred)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
In his five months as executive director of school nutrition for Knox County Schools, Jon Dickl has been as active in the school system as he hopes students will be, as far...
Worker killed at Henley Street Bridge construction...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A worker at the Henley Street Bridge construction site was killed Jan. 25 while working, according to a Knoxville Police Department report.
John Womac, 33, of Athens, was working near a trackhoe and suffered unknown injuries. He was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment of his injures, but was...
Man arrested for burglary of EZ Rentals store on...
Robert McKee (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A Knoxville man was arrested for stealing television sets from the EZ Rentals store at 3929 Western Ave. Jan. 24, according to a Knoxville Police Department report.
Public information officer Darrell DeBusk said that at approximately 9:17 p.m., two witnesses...
Man arrested, causes injury in hit-and-run...
A man was injured and another arrested during a hit-and-run accident on I-640 West and Western Avenue Jan. 24. (Photo by John Messner/QuikPixonline.com)
Phillip Edward Jones (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
A man was arrested on several charges after causing an accident involving injury at I-640 West near Western Avenue Jan....
Knox County Commission approves ban on employee...
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
The Knox County Commission voted 10-1 to eliminate severance packages for employees during its meeting Jan. 24, agreeing to include it in the county’s code and employee handbook under County Mayor Tim Burchett’s plan.
A new administration could have scrapped the policy if the commission had not voted for it.
Under the new severance...
Eight arrested in Jan. 23 prostitution sting
Brittney Weimer
Della Turner
Gladys Beeler
Meccia Lamb
Pamela Hunley
Sara Russell
Tiffany Cox
Tosha Hunley (photos courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
A prostitution sting was conducted by members of the Knoxville Police Department’s East District B-Squad Jan. 23, resulting in the arrests of eight women.
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Suspects sought in East Jackson Avenue robbery
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Knoxville police are looking for a suspect involved in a robbery of a store at 108 E. Jackson Ave. Jan. 21.
According to Sgt. Bradley Anders of KPD’s Central Business District, at approximately 2:20 p.m., the male suspect entered the business and asked to use the restroom.
After coming out, he showed a handgun, and...
Man stabbed during altercation with ex-wife
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
A Knoxville man was the victim of an early morning stabbing Jan. 24 at his apartment at 1135 W. New St.
According to Knoxville Police Department public information officer Darrell DeBusk, officers responded to the stabbing report at 7:34 a.m.
The victim, identified as 57-year-old Charles Garrett, told officers he was inside his...
New Knox County STEM school principal optimistic,...
Becky Ashe (courtesy of Knox County Schools)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
In her 22nd year with Knox County Schools, Becky Ashe wanted a new challenge.
She should have been careful of what she wished for, because she got it, being named as the principal of the new STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) school that will be housed in the historic L&N Building...
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Talk of the Town for Jan. 21
By Martha Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com
We saw celebrations from Knoxville to Nashville this week as we welcomed our newly elected governor. Best of everything to Governor Haslam and his family. I hear Bill already traded his tennis shoes for cowboy boots.I am going to miss seeing him riding that bicycle.
Congratulations to Ronnie Miller for winning the 2011 “Sing Like the King”...
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Ivan Harmon, Why should you be mayor?
Ivan Harmon is a candidate for city mayor in the September 2011 election. Photo courtesy of I. Harmon.
By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com
For the last few weeks I have asked the candidates who are running for the office of city mayor to answer 6 questions. Ivan Harmon is the candidate who provided me with answers for this week.
Question #1: Why are you running for mayor?
I am...
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Ryan Haynes Reports About 107th TN General...
By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com
In a report from 14th District State Representative, Ryan Haynes, we see that the 107th Tennessee General Assembly convened and members took the Oath of Office and elected leadership last week. A new governor was sworn in and plans were made for the future. Haynes said, ”The 107th General Assembly convened this week, even as Nashville was...
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Greg Mackay Explains City Elections
By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com
Time flies and before you know it, we will once again head to the polls to vote for a mayor. All in all, the upcoming election for city mayor is confusing. Many thanks to the Commissioner of Elections, Greg Mackay, for sending out a detail explanation of City of Knoxville Elections in 2011.Mainly, keep in mind, the elections are...
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Guide to Raising Hens
Holly the Hen, photo by Ashley Penery
By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com
First of all, chickens are mainly used for meat or eggs. Knoxville’s new hen’s ordinance is for laying hens, which means citizens are not going to be allowed to raise chickens to sell for meat, but for the production of eggs only.
Chickens can be divided into different categories based on their class,...
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Gene TV
Gene Thomas of Gene TV
By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com
Gene Thomas is using his skills as a television producer to make a difference. The 37 year old, originally from Georgia, moved to Knoxville 6 years ago with a mission in mind. Thomas would like to see the youth of Knox County have more positive black role models Thomas the local area is lacking in positive role models. He...
Attorney Charles Thomas appointed to 5th District...
Newly-appointed Knoxville City Councilman Charles Thomas, right, is congratulated by Councilman Chris Woodhull, left. Thomas, a local attorney, was appointed by the council to fill the 5th District seat vacated by Vice Mayor Bob Becker, who moved to Richmond, Va., to be with his family. (Photo by J.J. Kindred)
By J.J. KINDRED J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
The Knoxville City Council now has...
Former Sevier County Clerk indicted on theft...
Joe Keener (courtesy of Sevier County Sheriff’s Dept.)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
A Sevier County grand jury indicted former Sevier County Clerk Joe Keener on one count of theft of more than $60,000 and one count of official misconduct Jan. 19.
Keener was taken to the Sevier County Jail, and was released on $15,000 bond after being arrested for stealing more...
Knox County school superintendent rumored for...
Jim McIntyre
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
Knox County Schools superintendent Jim McIntyre had to put some rumors to rest during its mid-month work session Jan. 18, at least for the time being.
As of right now, he is still the school system’s superintendent, and has not interviewed for the state education commissioner’s job under Gov. Bill Haslam.
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Man arrested for robbing K-Mart pharmacy three...
Phillip Robinson (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
A Knoxville man was arrested 30 minutes after he robbed the K-Mart pharmacy at 6909 Maynardville Highway Jan. 19, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.
Phillip Robinson, 28, was taken into custody by two sheriff’s officers after he admitted robbing...
Rare Civil War revolver allegedly recovered in...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A Civil War revolver, believed to have been stolen in 1975 from the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Va., may have been recovered in Seymour, according to a report from the FBI’s Knoxville division.
Last month, the FBI received the report that the weapon, a .36 caliber Spiller and Burr revolver, is a prized...
Three injured in two-vehicle crash on Alcoa...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Alcoa Highway Jan. 18, near the Marine Corps base in South Knoxville.
According to Knoxville Police Department public information spokesperson Darrell DeBusk, a 1999 Ford Explorer was traveling south when the driver, identified as 45-year-old Tammy Trentham of Newport, apparently missed...
New Knox County employee severance policy...
Dean Rice, chief of staff to Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, addresses the mayor’s proposal on the county’s new employee severance policy during the Knox County Commission work session at Farragut Town Hall Jan. 18. (Photo by J.J. Kindred)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett announced a proposed, clear executive branch severance policy...
Suspect sought in Kingston Pike Clayton Bank and...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI’s Knoxville division is looking for the suspect in the armed robbery of the Clayton Bank and Trust at 11280 Kingston Pike Jan. 14.
According to an FBI report, the suspect entered the bank at approximately 6:02 p.m., showed a black, semi-automatic pistol to a teller and...
Pharmacy robberies on the rise, but suspects being...
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
It must be tough to work as a pharmacy clerk these days.
That’s because the city of Knoxville has been experiencing a high number of pharmacy robberies, whether it be at stores such as Walgreens, CVS, Kroger or K-Mart.
All of the mentioned stores have been hit during the last four months, with K-Mart becoming a victim twice within a...
Teens hurt in Blount County car crash
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Four teenagers were hurt during a car accident near the intersection of Calderwood Drive and Coker Street in Blount County Jan. 17.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the teens were riding in an SUV when the driver lost control while making a turn and ran off the road.
Two of the victims were transported via LifeStar to...
Police investigating shooting incident at Avenue A...
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Knoxville police officers are investigating a shooting that took place Jan. 17 near 517 Avenue A in South Knoxville.
Officers responded to the shooting at approximately 10 p.m., as a report of shots being fired near the residence was given.
Witnesses said a male and female were arguing before one party fired a gunt at another....
Stolen vehicle used in possible burglary
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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Knoxville police officers are investigating a burglary that took place Jan. 17 at the Tobacco King store at 4746 Centerline Drive.
KPD Officer Kevin Crigger responded to a report of the burglary at approximately 2:53 a.m., finding an Eagle Summit driven through the businesses’ front door.
While waiting for the business...
Man charged with murder at North Knoxville home
Steven Pike (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
Angel Gradillas (courtesy of Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.)
From Knoxville Journal staff reports
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A Knoxville man was charged with the murder of a person found in a home in North Knoxville Jan. 15, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Steven Pike, 24, was charged with first-degree...
Knoxville honors Martin Luther King Jr. in annual...
Churches and organizations of all races marched down Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to honor the slain civil rights leader, whose street bares his name, during the city’s annual parade Jan. 17. (Photos by J.J. Kindred)
By J.J. KINDRED
J.Kindred@theknoxvillejournal.com
It was very fitting that participants in the city of Knoxville’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade were...
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Zookeeper Dies When Crushed by Elephant by M....
by Martha Rose Woodward
Stephanie James, a zookeeper at the Knoxville Zoo, was killed by an elephant at the Knoxville Zoo Friday, January 15, 2011. James died from injuries she received when pushed into a stall by a 9,000 pound elephant.
Tina Rolen, Knoxville Zoo’s spokesperson, said the female elephant named Edie pushed James against a stall.
“At this...
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Sunsphere Turns 30
by
Martha Rose Woodward
Sunspherebook@aol.com
30 Years With the Golden Ball
Construction began on the Sunsphere, the theme structure for the 1982 World’s Fair, in April 1981. The unique building would be completed just in time for the opening of the fair on May 1, 1982. Community Tectonics is the construction company that...
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Don't Tread on Me--The Gadsden Flag
This flag is used as a protest symbol against the government.
by Martha Rose Woodward
Sunspherebook@aol.com
“Don’t Tread on Me” —the yellow flag with a rattlesnake coiled and ready-to-strike has been used as a way to protest our government since 1765. It was used during the 1960‘s for civil rights; during the 1970‘s on the long gasoline...