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Body of missing 7-year-old Tennessee girl with autism found in lake
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WTVC) — The body of a 7-year-old Tennessee girl with autism was found Thursday at the bottom of a lake near home not even an hour after an Amber Alert was issued. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) sent a statewide AMBER Alert a little before 10:30...
Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won the 2023 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award from the Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL). The awards committee selected Ascend from applicants across Tennessee as part of the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Award Program. Ascend was presented with the award at TCUL’s annual conference held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center from April 16-18, 2024.
After gun violence declared a national public emergency, community advocates urge local and state leaders to act
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In late June, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence was a public health emergency driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. “People want to be able to walk through their neighborhoods and be safe," Murthy told...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
TEAM TN submits its Letter of Intent to the National Science Foundation. Now, the waiting game begins as NSF evaluates LOIs and decides which ones to move forward. TEAM TN, the statewide partnership comprised of more than 100 entities that was one of 44 recipients of a $1 million “NSF (National Science Foundation) Regional Innovation Engine Development Award,” has taken its next step, submitting a Letter of Intent to propose for the “big one.” That would be an up to $160 million award.
Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee were high school sweethearts | Police chief gives new details
HINESVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia police chief is dealing with tragedy after two members of the Hinesville Fire Department were found dead inside a car across state lines in Tennessee on Sunday. Hinesville Police Chief Tracey Howard told WJCL 22 News in Savannah he knew Chandler Kuhbander and Raegan...
Tennessee Ranks Among Top Ten Worst States to Work in America
A recent study analyzing data in three key areas has named among the top ten worst states to work in America. The study conducted by OxFamAmerica.org looked at three key areas of American work life: wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. The score in each area was weighted to calculate a final score for each of the 50 states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
USA Raft Adventure Resort talks water safety after nearby rescue
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — News Channel 11 spoke with USA Raft Adventure Resort on Thursday about water safety after a person was successfully rescued from the Nolichuckey River nearby. Rescue crews were out on the water Thursday for about an hour searching for a missing person, Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said. The person, who […]
Hawkins County Rescue Squad responds to water rescue
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to a water rescue on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the rescue squad. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to Old Highway 11W near Pyne Lane in Rogersville after an individual had reportedly already been removed from the water and received CPR […]
Kingsport celebrates 69th Fourth of July parade
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Residents in Kingsport showed their patriotism by coming out for the Fourth of July parade. This is the 69th year Kingsport leaders have organized this event. Dozens of floats and people walked the streets giving out candy, merchandise, and of course some American merch. Those...
Blountville Little League looking for new home as park gets demolished
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local little league may not have a place to play for now after Sullivan County decided to turn a ball field into a packing facility for recyclables. On June 30, Blountville Little League was informed it would no longer have access to Bernie Webb Park near Blountville, where the league […]
From NASCAR host to 2024 Olympics: Johnson City local heads to Paris
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Long-time Johnson City entrepreneur Jose Castillo got a call for the opportunity of a lifetime: to be the emcee and host for the Team USA House at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Castillo celebrated with workers at his co-owned Spark Plaza office space in downtown Johnson City on Wednesday, finally able […]
'Hopefully they'll get reclaimed' | Young-Williams reports long intake line as people find lost animals in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People may find fireworks exciting and pretty, but for animal companions across the East Tennessee area, they can be frightening. This can cause dogs and cats to panic, scrambling away from home and eventually being reported missing. On Friday, the day after July 4, the Young-Williams...
Maryville man dies after firework explodes near his chest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Maryville man died after suffering a chest wound from an exploding firework on the Fourth of July, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO responded to reports of an unconscious person around 11 p.m. on Thursday night at Evergreen Farms Lane. The BCSO...
Christian Moore pens farewell to Tennessee baseball after record-setting season
Christian Moore wrote a lengthy farewell to Tennessee baseball on Instagram on Friday. The Vols second baseman, who had one of the best offensive seasons in Tennessee history, thanked everyone involved in the program following UT winning its first national title. "These last 3 years have changed my life," Moore wrote. "Thank you to...
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