National Adoption Day is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Events are held all over the country to celebrate this holiday. Moreover, the communities and courts also make efforts to find the right families for children in the foster care system. This event is focused on raising awareness of children in foster care waiting […]
Many social media users encouraged men to be expressive and talk about their mental health issues on IMD. Photos from @FredTJoseph via Twitter. November 19 was International Men’s Day, which celebrates “the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities,” according to their website. Even more so, the day provides global discussions […]
Garth Brooks performs in Neyland Stadium Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/11/16/garth-brooks-pictures-neyland-stadium-concert-knoxville/4182802002/ On November 16th Garth Brooks hold a concert in Knoxville, Tenn., as part of his ongoing 2019 Stadium Tour. This stadium tour will see Brooks performing in 10-12 stadiums each year over the course of three years. This country superstar has set to perform […]
This week public hearings began in what is an extraordinary moment in American history. For just the fourth time since the ratification of the constitution, the President of the United States finds himself in the middle of a formal impeachment inquiry which could ultimately result in him being just the third president impeached by the […]
DisneyPlus features fan favorites from the Marvel Comic Universe, Star Wars and old Disney Channel shows to original content. Photo from Disney Plus. A new contender has entered the streaming boxing ring. The Walt Disney Company launched its much anticipated Disney+ (also spelled DisneyPlus) streaming service Nov. 12. The new streaming service is now in […]
Nov 9th is “Go to an Art Museum Day”. More than 30,000 museums around the world participate in this event, and each year even has a different theme. AAMD launched Art Museum Day ten years ago to highlight the way in which art museums foster community, providing crucial opportunities for visitors of all ages to […]
Tuesday was election day in many states and communities across the United States. Some big events occurred. Republicans ensured their twenty year hold on the Mississippi governorship, Democrats won united control of the Virginia state legislature for the first time in decades, and Knoxville made “herstory” by electing the city’s second female mayor and its […]
For the first time this football season, there is one, definitive ranking system. Throughout the college football season, there are two national polls that rank the top 25 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the top division of college football. The Associated Press rankings are compiled each week from a panel of media reporters, while […]
Alan Moore’s story and David Lloyd’s illustrations came to life in the 2005 film adaptation “V for Vendetta.” The political thriller became a pop culture hit addressing sociopolitical issues such as discriminatory practices, religion and authoritarian rule. Photo from The Verge. Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of […]
Oct 31 is the Halloween day. However, mother nature has a few tricks up her sleeve on Thursday. A double-wallop of strong to severe storms followed by a drastic drop in temperatures hit Knoxville on Thursday. Heavy storms rolling through East Tennessee felled trees and downed power lines. According to the statistic, due to the […]
