Today's Features

Knights of Columbus representatives from Father Callahan Council 8273, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Harriman, present checks totaling $7,047 to the Michael Dunn Center.

On hand for the presentation are, from left, Grand Knight Bill Copeland, Knight Joe Cochran, Michael Dunn Center Vice President and Director of Development Wade Creswell, Knights Financial Secretary Bob Capell and Michael Dunn Center board member Barbara Capell.

The city of Oak Ridge will have a rabies shot and microchip clinic for dogs and cats on Feb. 26.

The event will be in the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter at 395 Belgrade Road from noon to 5 p.m.

Rabies shots are required yearly of all domestic animals in Tennessee. Microchip identification products assist in the quick and efficient return of pets to their owners.

“City staff members are trained to scan every animal that comes into the shelter as an attempt to locate a rightful owner,” said Oak Ridge Police Sgt. Shannah Newman.

When Kingston resident Larry Gabbard sits down at the potter’s wheel, there’s no telling what might come of it.

Each technique offers something different. Glaze, temperature and clay all play their parts in the methodical and creative process. The possibilities seem endless.

Samples of his creativity are being featured at the Kingston Public Library through the rest of the month.

Roane County 4-H Club members are in the midst of collecting supplies to be given to the American Red Cross.

The supplies will be distributed across the state to youths affected by disaster.

Supplies the public is encouraged to contribute include 3.5-ounce bar of soap, 2-ounce bottle of shampoo, youth-size toothbrush, .85-ounce toothpaste, washcloth, 5-inch comb, small pack crayons and activity/coloring book.