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Kamryn Stiltner named Miss Scott County
ONEIDA | Kamryn Stiltner was crowned Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair as the 98th Scott County Fair drew to a close Saturday evening. Kamryn, the daughter of Leisha and David Lowe and Matt Stiltner, is a junior at Oneida High School. She was crowned from a field of 13 contestants.
Family of missing woman remembers her on 20th birthday
SULLIVAN CO., Tenn. (WJHL)—Birthdays are meant to be a day for celebration. But for Hollynn Snapp’s family, the day brings up a feeling of heartache. 20-year-old Hollynn Snapp was reported missing in October of 2023. On Saturday, her family remembered her on a day when they should be celebrating. “Today is Hollynn’s 20th birthday,” said […]
Walmart Heart program celebrates 17-year-old in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. (WVLT) - Walmart Heart hosted an event in Roane County on Saturday and helped make a kid’s dream come true. 17-year-old Cole Canter is known among friends and family as a social butterfly. Every time he is around people, he is seen with a big smile. “Every...
Three years after Waverly, Tennessee hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Three years ago, Tennessee set a new record for the heaviest rainfall in a single day — a downpour that also broke the record for a daily rainfall in a non-coastal U.S. state. More than 20 inches of rain fell in McEwen, before washing down through Waverly and killing...
More than 100 rabbits rescued from Tennessee home
An animal welfare organization said it stepped in to rescue more than 100 rabbits from a home in Tennessee, which had become overrun by the creatures, photos and video showed. The Humane Society of the United States partnered with the McKamey Animal Center, a local shelter in Chattanooga, where the home is located, to collect the animals to find them new places to live eventually, the organization said in a news release. Teams from the Humane Society and the local shelter filmed the rescue operation as it happened early in the morning on Aug. 20. They arrived at the Chattanooga home of...
Allardt Taking Bids For Water Tank Rehab
Allardt currently taking bids on a rehabilitation project for its two elevated water tanks. Project Manager Cain Reed said they will empty the tanks, blast the metal, repair any defects, and add a new coating system that will protect the metal and ensure clean water for the city. Reed said the local community should not see any differences in their water services while the work is in progress.
Recap of High School Action on Friday, August 23
Oliver Springs defeated South Pittsburg 27-7 on Friday night. The Pirates will be at home this Friday as they host Franklin County. The Rebels are coming off a 49-0 loss to Coffee County. Marion County shutout East Ridge 40-0. The Warriors had 225 yards of offense and held the Pioneers...
Cumberland County sets tone early in 38-14 win over Highlanders
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. | The start that Billy Hall had drawn up for his Highlander squad in his first game as head coach probably wasn’t the one that played out here Friday night. Scott High was assessed a 15-yard penalty for a late hit on the first play of the...
WATCH: Josh Heupel Week 1 Press Conference (12:15 p.m. ET)
Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as the 15th-ranked Vols begin the 2024 campaign on Saturday in Neyland Stadium with an in-state bout against Chattanooga. Head coach Josh Heupel is scheduled to meet with the media on Monday at approximately 12:15 p.m. ET to preview the contest. Monday's press...
Vote for your high school football offensive and defensive players of the week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Vote for the WBIR high school football offensive and defensive players of the week in the polls below. The poll will open at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon and close at 3 p.m. on Monday. The winners will be featured on WBIR-TV and here on wbir.com during 10News at 5 p.m. each Wednesday.
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