Month: June 2004

Knoxville Native Jack Valance found his way to the Sunsphere differently than most folks do. He recently purchased a Garman eMap Global Positioning System (GPS) unit and wanted to test it, so he had a friend go downtown and mark the Sunsphere as a “way point,” a sort of GPS bookmark. The friend brought the…

Wayne Butler stopped by Wendy’s on Cedar Bluff last Monday afternoon for some lunch. He was not very hungry, so only ordered a salad and small sweet tea. Paul Brown, the cashier, promptly told Butler they did not have a small sized soft drink, only medium, large, and “Biggie.” Witnesses say Butler stared at Brown…

In an effort to spawn better response by attendees to advertisers and to enhance concession sales for next season, the Ice Bears have adopted a new theme song. The Fast Food Rockers “Fast Food Song” will become the official song of the Ice Bears next fall. The song will be played at the beginning and…

Richard Simmons – noted exercise guru and perennial guest on The Late Show with David Letterman – has decided to call his day in the national spotlight to a close. He has further stated that Rhea County, Tennessee will be his new home in his golden years. When asked why he chose that particular venue,…

In an effort to make the Interstate Traffic System that transects our city a safer place to drive, KPD has seen great success with the Aggressive Driver Enforcement Campaign (ADEC). The Campaign itself was the brainchild of an officer, who asked that his name be withheld. “In the past we have targeted aggressive drivers in…