Doris Dorman has many fond memories, but none as vivid as those of her husband and hero, Buren. In tribute to his memory, she serves as president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. More...

The state Board of Education will provide its new two-year college chancellor, Dr. Freida Hill, a compensation package that will approach $350,000 annually. More...

Future historic accounts of Blount County could include this account: Somewhere near the heart of Blount County lies a now desolate town once known as Cleveland. Legend has it that its demise was due to a few who sought wealth for themselves at great cost to the common people. More...

Three weeks into the high school football playoffs and we are down to one team representing Blount County. Ernie Willingham’s Appalachian Eagles blasted Cedar Bluff 35-7 last Friday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the playoffs. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Hamm (Boots Reid) of Blountsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22, the same day as their marriage in 1959. The celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mountain Grove Baptist Church near Blountsville. More...

The county-wide Hope House fifth Sunday night singing will be held Nov. 29 at Cleveland First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. The quarterly singing is held to support through offerings Hope House’s various services to the underprivileged. More...

If there appears to be a disagreement among family members about information to appear in an obituary, The Blount Countian reserves the right to decline to publish any of it. More...

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY “Relay for Life” will benefit from the Miss and Master Wintertime beauty pageant set for Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at Lester Memorial United Methodist Church as each $25 entry fee will be used for that group. The pageant is for girls age one month through 12 years and boys age one month through 5 years. Attire is Sunday dress only; no pageant dresses allowed. More...