The latest Knox County Democrats Newsletter [1] notes several items of interest:

• The Knox County Democratic Party is now accepting online donations at their website [2]. Donations of even $10 or $20 can help Knox County Democrats win some local races in this important election year.

• Hillary Clinton campaign staff from Nashville will be in Knoxville this week through the end of the campaign. To volunteer or request yard signs, contact b4hillary2008@yahoo.com [3].

• The Barack Obama campaign needs volunteers locally and for canvassing trips to South Carolina. There's a training session for canvassers scheduled for today, 1/19, 7:00 PM at the Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine Street in Knoxville. (Ed. note 6:15 PM: postponed.) See the newsletter for more Obama events and volunteer opportunities.

• The John Edwards campaign is having an organizational meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the UNITE HERE! Building at 1124 N. Broadway Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. Contact Don Daugherty at knoxrebel1@aol.com [4].

• Truman Day 2008 is May 15th, and will feature James Carville as the keynote speaker.