Alcoa News

A 40-year-old Louisville woman has been charged with vehicular homicide apparently stemming from a fatal accident in Alcoa on June 14, 2007. via Daily Times

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“We started calling people in to start clearing the roads and worked basically all night Friday night.”

It's amazing how mother nature can operate. Almost two years ago, Alcoa was hit hard by storms, but Maryville and the rest of Blount County had only minor damage. via WVLT-TV Knoxville

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Nashville company buys ASAP Courier of Knoxville Originally published 11:27 a.m., May 8, 2008 Updated 11:27 a.m., May 8, 2008 Nashville-based CrossTown Courier has expanded its Knoxville area presence with the ... via Knoxville News Sentinel

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“Klaus has extraordinary energy, a keen understanding of global issues, is committed to continuing the strong operating performance of Alcoa, and embraces our values.”

Alcoa Inc., the world's third-largest aluminum producer, has named Klaus Kleinfeld as its new chief executive, the company said Thursday. via PhillyBurbs.com

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“It will have a new color scheme, a much cleaner look, new dA©cor on the walls”

O'Charley's in Alcoa is going for an "O'My." The restaurant, located in Springbrook Corporate Center, is undergoing a refurbishing that will give it an updated look. via Daily Times

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News Sentinel staff Originally published 01:07 p.m., May 5, 2008 Updated 01:07 p.m., May 5, 2008 Grand Crowne Resorts, part of Branson, Mo.-based Surrey Vacation Resorts, has closed its office in Alcoa, ... via Knoxville News Sentinel

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“The noise lasted only a few seconds.”

High winds downed numerous hardwood trees in the Louisville and Rockford area at about 9:30 p.m. Monday. via Daily Times

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“I couldn't even see the ball for the last two or three tees for tearing up.”

By Jamie Satterfield Saturday, April 26, 2008 Amy Smotherman-Burgess Deena Christian shows photos of her daughter, Channon Christian, who was slain along with Christopher Newsom in January of 2007. via The Knoxville News Sentinel

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“By shifting organizations, this allows the coalition to focus on more of a regional basis and expand into counties other than Knox”

Put a fun focus on child safety Keeping kids safe is always a serious goal. But there's no reason you can't have a little fun doing it. via Knoxville News Sentinel

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The Museum of Fine Arts plans a June 20 reopening of a long abandoned entranceway as one part of a $345 million expansion. via Charleston Daily Mail

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