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Clean Energy Fuels Corp., (NASDAQ: CLNE) celebrated the opening of the first LNG station in Mississippi with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Mississippi State Senator Dean Kirby, District 30 and State Representative Ray Rogers, District 61, who were integral to the station’s opening. Located within the Flying J Travel Plaza at 685 US-80 in Pearl, Mississippi, the station will support the fueling needs of Raven Transport’s 115 LNG heavy-duty trucks hauling goods for a leading consumer packaged goods company.

Knoxville-based Premier Transportation provided the use of 20 motor coaches to transport 1,000 members of high school bands and JROTC groups from Chattanooga area schools to march in the Chattanooga Unite Armed Forces Parade on Sept. 16.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has hired Jeffrey J. Taylor as the new Development Manager to support the Director of Development and manage the KSO’s Annual Fund. Mr. Taylor comes with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and development, marketing and grant writing. He joined the KSO staff in late summer.

U.S. Cellular will host hiring events on Wed., Sept. 16 and Wed., Sept. 30 in an effort to fill 10 job openings in Knoxville.

Purchasing a home in ever-changing financial markets can be quite a challenge – and especially so for first-time buyers. Fortunately, the Knoxville Area Urban League can help. On the first Saturday of each month, the Knoxville Area Urban League’s housing program offers education and counseling services that support individuals and families looking to purchase a home. The next homebuyer education class is Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Home Federal Bank continues its tradition of community support as the presenting sponsor of “Knoxville Opera Goes to Church … A Celebration of Talent,” which is expanding to two concerts this year.

Students from the South College School of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2016 presented a donation today of $2,200 to Susannah’s House from money raised through their annual golf tournament.

Score a victory for the home team when you adopt a new pet at Young-Williams Animal Center during the Tennessee Tailgate adoption special, which starts Friday, Sept. 4, and runs through Labor Day.

As individuals and families plan long-term care for loved ones, the process can spark a number of questions. Certified elder law attorney Monica Franklin has answers in the newly released second edition of her free book, “Saving Momma’s Home.”

In just three weeks, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 80th season with American Masters: Gershwin & Bernstein. KSO Resident Conductor James Fellenbaum conducts the Orchestra, joined by guest pianist Sean Chen for a spectacular season opener. The concert will take place on Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. These performances are sponsored by Twin City Dealerships.