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The Tennessee Public Relations Alliance, an affiliation of independent communications firms based in the state’s major markets and including Knoxville’s Moxley Carmichael, has updated its website and changed its URL: TennPublicRelations.com.

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has entered into an agreement with The Communities Group to serve as co-developer on upcoming phases of the Five Points revitalization.

Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes are some of the most at-risk pets entering U.S. shelters each year. Young-Williams Animal Center, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the “Cherish Your Chihuahua ” spay/neuter campaign.

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has promoted two members of its leadership staff. Tracee Pross is now chief financial officer, and Joyce Floyd will serve as vice president of strategic planning and development.

The Knoxville Convention Center once again is inviting families, young people and adults to travel back in time 65 million years at “Discover the Dinosaurs” on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19.

There are now more wireless devices in the world than there are humans. July is National Cellphone Courtesy month and people, in all walks of life, have strong opinions when it comes to appropriate cellphone use.

When Young-Williams Animal Center opens tomorrow, July 10, the Feline Palooza adoption special will begin. Adoption fees for kittens younger than 5 months will be reduced to $75, and cats older than 5 months will be free.

The National Senior Spelling Bee is calling all word-lovers over the age of 50 to battle for a national title July 18 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

In mid-May, US Nitrogen employees and community members met at the West Greene High School track to begin a “Couch to 5K” running training program to improve wellness and build teamwork. After only eight weeks of training, the team tested their newfound skills at the US Nitrogen Star & Strides 5K run on July 4.

Continuing to lead the way in gastroenterology care in East Tennessee, Gastrointestinal Associates is investing $15 million to build a Dowell Springs location that will feature an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Center of Excellence for the treatment of Crohn’s and Colitis, and Comprehensive Weight Management Center.