Anxiety, parenthood, even homelessness...these are just a few of the issues that Knox County kids face every day. These issues aren’t new. They have been the catalyst for dropouts for decades. Read more
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
A feature in last week’s paper was the 2019 K-Count, a homeless survey, through KCEOC. At the time of publication, the numbers had not been tallied. Now, the numbers are in and this year’s hom… Read more
Knox County has some bad habits to break. According to County Health Rankings, Knox County is currently 107 out of 120 in health outcomes, but this report doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom… Read more
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Jesse D Lay Elementary hosted a dance for students K-6 on Friday, Feb. 15. The Valentine themed dance celebrated love and friendship, but also served as a fundraiser for a team comprised of some of the school’s best minds. Â
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Thanks, Mountain Advocate readers! You proved this week that it is still meaningful to be in the local newspaper!Â
I love the joke about the three old fellows, all well into their 80s, talking about what they’d like their grandchildren to say about them 50 years from now.
February arrived cold, wet and gray, her gifts disguised for only the most discerning spirit to see. Gentle is our path, Gratitude is the thread we weave into the fabric of our daily lives thi…
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