(From left) Lois Gregory, Janet Jamerson, Christy Lewis (barely visible) and Katy McCall do relaxation exercises during Susan Green's prenatal/postpartum yoga class.
Yoga helps mothers find peace, relaxation
07:21 PM - In a softly lit room, the soothing voice of Susan Green leads each student into a deeper awareness of herself and her child through the practice of yoga. Read more...
Union Grove United Methodist Church held its Second Annual Merry Night in May on May 1 as an outreach program for the women of Blount County. The event included foot massages, jewelry, soaps, makeup and shopping. Kathy Schwartz (right) applies foot oils as BeautiControl representative Barbara Phelps shows her how to massage and treat her feet at the event.
Night gives ladies chance to play
07:18 PM - May 1 was a merry one for women of the community at the second annual Merry Night in May, hosted by Union Grove United Methodist Church, Friendsville. Read more...
Sheri Burchfield sheds a few tears as her oldest daughter, Tosha Roberts, reads her winning Mother's Day essay at Bristol and Bragg jewlery store. The essay was about how her mom deserved a diamond ring, which was the grand prize. Roberts is a fifth grade student at Friendville Elementry School and has one brother and two sisters.
Roberts wins diamond for mom
07:19 PM - A homework assignment has resulted in a diamond ring for a Friendsville fifth-grader's mother. Read more...
Women's Club News for May 11, 2008
07:21 PM - BLOUNT COUNTY FCE COUNCIL: Met at 9:30 a.m. April 20. The meeting was called to order by President Debbie Hodge. Faith Boring, vice president, led the FCE Creed and the Pledge to the U.S. flag. Read more...
Tips offered for online photos
07:21 PM - If mom or grandma received a new digital camera for Mother's Day, she will want to share her photos with family and friends. An easy way to do that is to create an online photo album. Read more...
Spencer named Tennessee Mother of the Year
07:20 PM - Cheryl Spencer, of Louisville, has been named the Tennessee Mother of the Year by the Tennessee Mothers Association of American Mothers Inc. Read more...
Rugby girls claim tournament championship
07:19 PM - The Maryville Rugby Football Club (MRFC) Girls made history in 2004 when they became the first girls' rugby club in Tennessee. The club also won the Smoky Mountain Athletic Club (SMAC) Cup and Tennessee state championships that same year. Read more...
Queen Vashti demoted for saying 'no' to king
07:19 PM - This week, our lady -- and I believe she was -- can be found in the book of Esther, chapter 1. (Of the 66 books of the Bible, only two are named after women: Esther and Ruth.) The lady's name was Vashti (VASH-tigh). She was a queen, a real, live queen. Read more...
National Women's Health Week begins today
07:16 PM - NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Health joins the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health in celebrating National Women's Health Week May 11 through 17. Read more...
Mother's Day difficult when grieving loss of child
07:16 PM - "This is a group no one wants to belong to," the leader of the meeting said. Read more...
Moderation key to chocolate indulgence
07:15 PM - Today's a mother's special day, and with the arrival of a special day, many women have the opportunity to indulge in chocolate. Read more...
Caring community partners offer support
07:14 PM - Editor's Note: This is the final article of six provided by New Hope, Blount County Children's Advocacy Center focusing on Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Read more...
Blount County Singles Connection meets Monday ... and more women's news ...
07:13 PM - Blount County Singles Connection will meet from 6:30 p.m. to dark Monday at Pearson Springs Park Pavilion, off Montvale Station Road, Maryville. The event is for single adults, women and men, of all ages that live in Blount County. Read more...
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