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Full gallery »Angel Faces

  • Emily Derke of Coon Rapids, Minn., writes a message in chalk at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday.
  • Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin prepares to address the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday.


Full gallery »Community photos from our readers

  • The Neighborhood of Tellico Village Assisted Living celebrated its parent company, Five Star Senior Living's anniversary along with the 25-year-anniversary of Tellico Village with a country-themed event. There were performances by Bluestreak Bluegrass Band and Kathy Huber, prizes for costumes and food. At the event are, Sandy Ryll, Marian Jordan and Emily Ryll.
  • The 12th annual Tate's Regional Science Fair was held at the Knoxville Christian Center and students in third, fourth and fifth-grade students from nine area public and private schools, as well as homeschooled students, competed in the categories of earth, life and physical science. The projects were judged by area scientists. The grand prize winners are, from left, first-place winner Daniel Labrador-Plata, second-place winner Buchanan Underwood and third-place winner John D. Cobb.
  • The Knoxville Bar Association recently sponsored 'Cheers for Charity,' a wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Legal Aid of East Tennessee. The event raised more than $3,500, which will help Legal Aid of East Tennessee fulfill its mission of ensuring equal justice for elderly, abused and low income persons. From left, KBA president J. William Coley, right, presents a check to David Yoder, Legal Aid of East Tennessee executive director.
  • Family and friends gathered at All Occasion Catering on Central Avenue to celebrate Iva Styles 90th birthday. Those who attended were, first row, from left, Caleb Hall and Layden Hall; second row, from left, Don Jeffers, Leah Jeffers, Girleane Stephens, Iva Styles, Gene Goodman, Jane Goodman; third row, from left, Renee Warren, Shelly and Chloe Hall, Judy Pultz, Hemandra Desai Beth Duncan, Pat Duncan, Jessica Duncan, Carolyn Kooch, J.D. Styles, Jolene Styles and Madeline Duncan; fourth row, from left, Carter Styles, Wesley Warren, Steve Hall, Vickie Hilton, Tom Pultz, Mary Desai, Chris Duncan, Jerry Kooch, Denny Styles, Bobby Duncan and Allen Lawson.
  • Young Professionals of Knoxville members volunteered by sorting canned food at Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. YPK members participate in one community volunteer activity each month. From left, Todd Stewart of Sage View Advisory Group, Andrew Myers of Jacobs Engineering, Wade Stonebrook of Brunswick Boat Group, Kimberly Linebaugh of Pilot Travel Centers, Angelina Wong of Yellowbook, Elizabeth Neutens of Jessup & Associates and Brandon Parks of IMG ? the Vol Network.
  • Members of Bakers Creek Gospel Bluegrass from left Josh Braeman, Kenny Herron, David Orr and Ben Ward performed for the residents of Morning Pointe of Lenoir City.

The News Sentinel's readers regularly share their neighborhood news by sending photos and info to us via email; community@knoxnews.com, or online at yournews.knoxnews.com. Today's reader-submitted photos were received the week of July 2-6.



Full gallery »Knoxville's Festival on the Fourth celebration

  • Air Rescue 6, a Bell Huey model 'H' belonging to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, flies the American flag over Festival on the Fourth at the World's Fair Park after two Knoxville Police Department SWAT officers rappelled 120 feet on to the Clinch Avenue bridge Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knoxville Police Department SWAT team members Lt. Keith Debow, left, and Sgt. Josh Shaffer, right, rappel 120 feet out of Air Rescue 6, a Bell Huey 'H' model belonging to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, on to the Clinch Avenue bridge above World's Fair Park during Festival on the Fourth Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knoxville Police Department SWAT team members Lt. Keith Debow, left, and Sgt. Josh Shaffer, right, rappel 120 feet out of Air Rescue 6, a Bell Huey 'H' model belonging to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, on to the Clinch Avenue bridge above World's Fair Park during Festival on the Fourth Wednesday. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Air Rescue 6, a Bell Huey model 'H' belonging to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, flies the American flag over Festival on the Fourth at the World's Fair Park after two Knoxville Police Department SWAT officers rappelled 120 feet on to the Clinch Avenue bridge Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • John Cylc, right, from Maryville and son Gage, second from right, hold their hands over their hearts as the 'National Anthem' is played during Festival on the Fourth at the World's Fair Park Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Elaine Levanthal, Kendra Brewer, Catherine Whitaker, Angelina Whitaker and Sam Whitaker, left to right, watch as a Knox County Sheriff's Office Bell Huey helicopter hovers over Clinch Avenue while two Knoxville Police Department SWAT members rappel 120 feet on to the bridge during Festival on the Fourth at the World's Fair Park Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)


Full gallery »Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship 2012

  • Five-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut celebrates after he wins his sixth straight Coney Island hot dog eating contest on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Chestnut tied his personal best and the record with eating 68 hot dogs. Last year, Chestnut won with 62 hot dogs.
  • Five-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut, second competitor from left, competes in his sixth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Chestnut tied his personal best and the record with eating 68 hot dogs. Last year, Chestnut won with 62 hot dogs.
  • Tim 'Eater X' Janus, left, and five-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut, right, compete in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Chestnut won his sixth straight Coney Island hot dog eating contest.
  • Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas, left, and Juliet Lee, right, compete during the Nathan's Famous Women's Hot Dog Eating World Championship, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Thomas won her second consecutive women's competition with a world record breaking 45 downed hot dogs.
  • Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas forces down a hot dog during the Nathan's Famous Women's Hot Dog Eating World Championship, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Thomas won her second consecutive women's competition with a world record breaking 45 downed hot dogs.
  • Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas is carried through the crowds after breaking her world record during the Nathan's Famous Women's Hot Dog Eating World Championship, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Thomas won her second consecutive women's competition with 45 downed hot dogs.


Full gallery »25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade

  • The 25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in downtown Farragut. The parade included the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups, and elected officials. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The 25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in downtown Farragut. The parade included the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups, and elected officials. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Kids on the American Boat Center float squirt water into the crowd during the 25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in downtown Farragut. The parade included the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups, and elected officials. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Georgia (Aunt Bea) Branam with The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club Mayberry Chapter waves to the crowd during the 25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in downtown Farragut. The parade included the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups, and elected officials. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • U.S. Congressman John J. Duncan in the 25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in downtown Farragut. The parade included the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups, and elected officials. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Chick-fil-A cow from Turkey Creek store greets watchers at the 25th Annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in downtown Farragut. The parade included the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups, and elected officials. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)


Full gallery »Americans celebrate the Fourth of July

  • Spectators watch as fireworks light up the sky over the Hudson River during the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
  • Fireworks light up the sky during the annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display over the Hudson River as seen from New York, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Furticella)
  • Linda Fees and daughter Emily Fees, honor the firefighters, victims, and military of 911 during the Port Carbon Citizens Committee's annual Fourth of July Parade nicknamed the 'Baby Parade' in Port Carbon, Pa. Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Republican-Herald, Jacqueline Dormer)
  • Fireworks light the sky over the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as seen from Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • From left, Harper Yondura and Jason Yondura, participate in the Port Carbon Citizens Committee's annual Fourth of July Parade nicknamed the 'Baby Parade' in Port Carbon, Pa. Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Republican-Herald, Jacqueline Dormer)
  • Cousins Reggie Moretz, left, and Conan Tapia, both 3, entertain themselves with flags as they await the start of the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade from inside the 'USS Lady Liberty' on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, on the Sherman Avenue parade route in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. (AP Photo/Coeur d'Alene Press, Jerome A. Pollos) MANDATORY CREDIT


Full gallery »'God Particle' Discovery

  • Rolf Heuer, Director General of CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), answers journalist's question about the scientific seminar to deliver the latest update in the search for the Higgs boson at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Meyrin near Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. The head of the world's biggest atom smasher is claiming discovery of a new particle that he says is consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson known popularly as the 'God particle.' Rolf Heuer, director of the European Center for Nuclear Research, or CERN, says 'we have a discovery' of a new subatomic particle, a boson, that is 'consistent with a Higgs boson.' He spoke after two independent teams at CERN said they have both 'observed' a new boson that looks just like the one believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape. (AP Photo/Keystone/Martial Trezzini)
  • British physicist Peter Higgs arrives for a press conference about the latest update in the search for the Higgs boson at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Meyrin near Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. The head of the world's biggest atom smasher is claiming discovery of a new particle that he says is consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson known popularly as the 'God particle' which is believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape. (AP Photo/Keystone/Martial Trezzini)
  • British physicist Peter Higgs, right, congratulates Fabiola Gianotti, ATLAS experiment spokesperson, after her results presentation during a scientific seminar to deliver the latest update in the search for the Higgs boson at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Meyrin near Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. The head of the world's biggest atom smasher is claiming discovery of a new particle that he says is consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson known popularly as the 'God particle' which is believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape. (AP Photo/Denis Balibouse, Pool)
  • British physicist Peter Higgs, left, arrives to hear about the latest update in the search for the Higgs boson at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Meyrin near Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. The head of the world's biggest atom smasher is claiming discovery of a new particle that he says is consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson known popularly as the 'God particle' which is believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape. (AP Photo/Keystone/Martial Trezzini)
  • FILE - In this March 22, 2007 file picture, the magnet core of the world's largest superconducting solenoid magnet (CMS, Compact Muon Solenoid), one of the experiments preparing to take data at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)'s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accelerator is seen, near Genva, Switzerland. The head of the world's biggest atom smasher is claiming discovery of a new particle that he says is consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson known popularly as the 'God particle' which is believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape. The results of the experiment will be announced Wednesday July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Keystone/Martial Trezzini, File)
  • FILE - In this March 30, 2010 file photo a scientist looks at the pictures of the first collisions at full power at the CMS experience control room at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Meyrin near Geneva, Switzerland. The head of the world's biggest atom smasher is claiming discovery of a new particle that he says is consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson known popularly as the 'God particle' which is believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape. (AP Photo/Keystone/Salvatore Di Nolfi, File)


Full gallery »AYSO National Games opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena

  • Jonah Valdez, right, from Saugus, Cali., juggles the ball as his teammates look on during the AYSO National Games opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Reilee Handlin, back left, plays with teammates Tallulah Kay, center, and Diane Tachibana, foreground, from Sunnyvale, Cali., during the AYSO National Games opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Eli Peters, center, from Pleasant Hill, Cali., has American flags put in his hair by teammates during the AYSO National Games opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Teams process on the floor during the AYSO National Games opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Approximately 220 teams from across the country were present for the event. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Participants from many of the 220 teams represented at the AYSO National Games look on during the opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • A U-10 boys team, the Chicago Strikers, from Chicago, Ill., cheer as they are introduced during the AYSO National Games opening ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

The AYSO National Games kicked off Tuesday, July 3, 2012, with an opening ceremony introducing 220 teams from across the country at Thompson-Boling Arena.



Full gallery »Andy Griffith: 1926 - 2012

  • Don Knotts, right, and Andy Griffith appear together at the unveiling of a star for Knotts on the Walk of Fame in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles Wednesday Jan. 19, 2000. Knotts, in the memorable role of Deputy Barney Fife, played across from Griffith in the 'Andy Griffith Show.' (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
  • Actors Jim Nabors, left, and Andy Griffith arrive to CBS's 75th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in New York. Griffith died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was 86. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano)
  • President Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, to actor Andy Griffith in the East Room of the White House. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian award, and recognizes exceptional meritorious service. Griffith died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was 86. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • This undated photo provided by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows actor Andy Griffith on the set of 'Waitress.' Griffith stars as a diner owner in the critically acclaimed film. At the age of 81, Andy Griffith has been discovered. But he's now a breakout star of sorts in the critically acclaimed 'Waitress.' He's only a supporting character in a movie starring Keri Russell as Jenna, a top-notch pie maker trying to leave her brutish husband, but steals the show as the cranky owner of the diner where she works. Griffith died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was 86. (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight Pictures)
  • Andy Griffith, star of the New York stage play 'No Time for Sergeants,' ponders the problems of a cameraman at Warner Brother's studio in Burbank, Nov. 8, 1957 where he is working in 'Onionhead.' The movie is a story of a recruit in the U.S. Coast Guard, played by Griffith, who loses all his hair and is dubbed 'Onionhead' by his crew mates. (AP Photo/David F. Smith)
  • Andy Griffith (right) as Sheriff Andy Taylor and Don Knotts (left) as Deputy Barney Fife, in a scene from the 'The Andy Griffith Show', Jan. 24, 1963. (AP Photo)

Television icon Andy Griffith died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was 86.



Full gallery »Pilot Rocky Top League Finale

  • R. Larry Smith's Josh Richards, right, shoots as he's fouled by Carson Brooks of Choice Spine during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • R. Larry Smith's Dre Mathieu goes for a dunk to end the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • Choice Spine's J.P. Primm drives against Skylar McBee during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • R. Larry Smith's Skylar McBee shoots a free throw during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • Choice Spine's J.P. Primm shoots over R. Larry Smith's Dre Mathieu during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • R. Larry Smith's Bobby Mays, left is defended by Choice Spine's J.P. Primm, right and Jamar Board during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.


Full gallery »East Tennessee athletes in the 2012 Olympics

  • Justin Gatlin runs past Michael Rodgers in men's 100m finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • Davis Tarwater swims in the men's 200-meter butterfly preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Dee Dee Trotter reacts after the women's 400m finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Octavious Freeman, Tianna Madison and Jeneba Tarmoh compete in the women's 100m at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Jason Richardson, left, Aries Merritt, center, and Jeffrey Porter compete in the men's 110 meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Eugene, Ore.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Silver Stars' Jayne Appel (32) defends against Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker (3) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game at the AT&T Center, Thursday, June 28, 2012. The Silver Stars defeated the Sparks 94-80. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News, Kin Man Hui) MAGAZINES OUT; TV OUT; NO SALES; SAN ANTONIO OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY; MANDATORY CREDIT


Full gallery »Charlie Daniel cartoons - July 2012

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Full gallery »PrepXtra Boys' Track and Field First Team

  • A'Darrius Sanders
  • Matthew Warriner
  • Demonte Felton
  • Logan McCarter
  • Rusty Provins
  • Skyler Winchester


Full gallery »PrepXtra Girls' Track First Team

  • Kristin Chapman
  • Haley Ward
  • Shantyra Delaney
  • Maya Barroso
  • Hannah Feiten
  • Lindsey Kessler


Full gallery »BET Awards

  • Mariah Carey speaks during the in memoriam to Whitney Houston at the BET Awards on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
  • Cissy Houston pauses as she performs during the in memoriam to her daughter Whitney Houston at the BET Awards on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
  • Brandy performs during the in memoriam for Whitney Houston at the BET Awards on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
  • Chaka Khan performs during the in memoriam for Whitney Houston at the BET Awards on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
  • Monica performs during the in memoriam for Whitney Houston at the BET Awards on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
  • Mariah Carey pauses as makes an address during the in memoriam to Whitney Houston at the BET Awards on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)


Full gallery »Deadly storms

  • Marilyn Golias, right, looks at the remains of a utility pole which fell across the street from her house in Falls Church, Va., Saturday, June 30, 2012. Millions across the mid-Atlantic region sweltered Saturday in the aftermath of violent storms that pummeled the eastern U.S. with high winds and downed trees, killing at least 13 people and leaving 3 million without power during a triple-digit heat wave. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
  • A worker uses a chainsaw to clear a tree that fell onto the 14th fairway at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, June 30, 2012, after a strong storm blew through overnight. The AT&T National golf tournament was postponed to allow workers to clear the course. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
  • In this Friday, June 29, 2012 photo, a car sits damaged from where a brick wall fell on it from the second story of a store in Columbus Grove, Ohio. The bricks fell on and crushed two vehicles as strong winds tore through the region Friday afternoon. (AP Photo/The Lima News, Jay Sowers)
  • A pedestrian helps a bicyclist navigate a sidewalk blocked by a fallen tree that also damaged a parked vehicle in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, Saturday, June 30, 2012. Violent evening storms following a day of triple-digit temperatures wiped out power to more than 2 million people across the eastern United States. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
  • Robert St. Denny plays with his daughter, 9-month-old Lily St. Denny, as his wife Kelly Reyes sits at right, at a Red Cross shelter at Northwestern High School gym Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Hyattsville, Md. The apartment complex the St. Denny's live in was damaged by violent evening storms following a day of triple-digit temperatures that also wiped out power to more than 2 million people across the eastern United States. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • Mike Wolfe's pickup truck lies under a fallen tree in front of his house after a severe storm in Falls Church, Va., Saturday, June 30, 2012. Wolfe's daughter created the 'For Sale' sign as a joke. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)


Full gallery »2012 Kuumba Festival

  • Members of the Watoto Dance and Drum Company performs for the crowd during the KUUMBA Festival on Market Square Friday, June 29, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Horace Smith performs during the KUUMBA Festival on MArket Square Friday, June 29, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • A member of the Watoto Dance and Drum Company performs during the KUUMBA Festival on Market Square Friday, June 29, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • One of the Free Spirit Stilt Walker's poses for the camera during the KUUMBA Festival on Market Square Friday, June 29, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • One of the Free Spirit Stilt Walker's performs for the crowd during the KUUMBA Festival on Market Square Friday, June 29, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Andre Delano with the band Night Riders performs on the saxophone during the KUUMBA Festival Friday, June 29, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)


Full gallery »Beating the heat at the Knoxville Zoo

  • Knoxville Zoo chimpanzee 'George' works at digging the fruit from a frozen juice treat on Friday, June 29, 2012. The zoo provides the animals with the special treats on hot days, made from donated juice at their commissary. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Carnivore keeper Allison England throws frozen blood treats to the African lions at the Knoxville Zoo on Friday, June 29, 2012. The zoo provides the animals with the special treats on hot days, made from the juice drained off the animals dietary meat. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Abby Arwood plays at the Clayton Safari Splash pad in the Knoxville Zoo on Friday, June 29, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • An African painted dog eats a frozen blood treat at the Knoxville Zoo on Friday, June 29, 2012. The zoo provides the animals with the special treats on hot days, made from the juice drained off the animals dietary meat. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • An African lion wades in the pool feeding on a frozen blood treat at the Knoxville Zoo on Friday, June 29, 2012. The zoo provides the animals with the special treats on hot days, made from the juice drained off the animals dietary meat. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Khloe Bryant plays at the Clayton Safari Splash pad in the Knoxville Zoo on Friday, June 29, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)

June 29, 2012



Full gallery »PrepXtra first baseball team 2012

  • David Logan, Farragut High School baseball on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
  • Farragut High School's, A.J. Simcox, the PrepXtra baseball player of the year for 2012, on Thursday, June 21, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
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  • Bearden's Derek Lance. (Special to the News/Hobe Brunson)


Full gallery »A rescued bear is prepared to be released into the wild

  • A bear named Little Bit is the 185th bear to come through the Appalachian Bear Rescue Center. The cub was emaciated and weighed about 12 pounds when she was brought to the rescue group about six weeks ago with a severe injury to its snout. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)
  • Great Smoky Mountains Park wildlife biologist Rick Varner, left and Taylor Nash, a seasonal employee of the park, prepare to measure and tag a bear at the Appalachian Bear Rescue center in Townsend on Thursday, June 28, 2012. The bear was found six weeks ago with a badly injured muzzle and was severely malnourished. After a initial treatment at the University of Tennessee Vet School the bear gained weight and healed at the Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)
  • The bear was found six weeks ago with a badly injured muzzle and was severely malnourished when brought to the Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend. The park service is going to release the bear near where it was found in Cades Cove on Thursday June 28, 2012. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)
  • National Park Service Wildlife Biological Technician Rick Varner readies a black bear for release Thursday at the Appalachian Bear Rescue Center in Townsend. The bear - named Little Bit - is the 185th bear to come through the ABR facility. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)
  • Great Smoky Mountains Park wildlife biologist Rick Varner, right, examines the healed muzzle of a bear at the Appalachian Bear Rescue center in Townsend on Thursday June 28, 2012. The bear was scheduled to be released in the wild that evening. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)
  • Great Smoky Mountains Park wildlife biologist Rick Varner, right, tags the ear of a bear at the Appalachian Bear Rescue center in Townsend on Thursday June 28, 2012. The bear was scheduled to be released in the wild that evening after it was rescued six weeks ago with an injured muzzle. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)



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