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She wrote Twin Tales, published a coloring book and now she wants to develop teen-fluencers

Kiera Colson is just 17-years-old but already an author with big plans
Man creates nonprofit and radio station for local musicians

The internet station streams local music 24 hours a day, and President Chris Lamb said the recording studio has offered an outlet for musicians during the pandemic
Meditation instructor offers free classes on Zoom on Saturdays

Meditation can be an option to improve your mental, physical and spiritual health.
Knox County Board of Health meets for the first time in 2021, as COVID-19 cases continue rising

The same three regulations are up for discussion: the mask mandate, the 10 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants and social gathering limits.
The Secret in Scarboro: The Oak Ridge 85

In September 1955, 85 Black students from the historic Scarboro community in Oak Ridge became the first to integrate a public school in the southeast.
112th TN General Assembly convenes; Gov. Lee calls for special session to address education and teacher pay

There's a couple of things to watch for including a bill aimed to limit the power of the Knox County Board of Health and give it to the mayor.
Students in Centro Hispano's after-school program reflect on Fall semester

The final assignment of the year was to create a video summarizing everything they did during the unusual semester