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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.
Team 421 honors fallen riders, embraces community at 3rd annual Tri-Cities Takeover
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Team 421 hosted its third annual ‘Tri-Cities Takeover’ on Sunday, where hundreds of riders were expected to gather to remember friends who they’ve lost and take a group ride in their honor. Tri-Cities Takeover kicked off at Jim’s Motorcycle Shop Sunday morning with live music and food trucks as riders […]
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...
Tennessee GOP leadership threatens Memphis sales tax revenue over gun-reform ballot measures
Tennessee's legislative Republican leadership on Monday threatened to create a new state law to withhold state sales tax revenue from Memphis and Shelby County, an unprecedented move to enact a heavy financial penalty if the city goes through with a ballot referendum on gun-related issues. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, issued a joint statement threatening the penalty on Monday, the latest salvo in an ongoing power struggle between the...
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...
Annual golf tournament returns to Kiwanis Club in Tellico Village
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tellico Village Kiwanis Club will host its annual golf tournament at Toqua Golf Course in Tellico Village on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. According to the club, foursomes will tee off at a shotgun start, and the tournament will conclude with lunch and prizes at the Toqua Pavillion. The tournament is the club’s largest yearly fundraiser and provides over half the funding needed to support their work with families and children in East Tennessee.
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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