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Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract
Former Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam has inked his first professional contract with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the third round. The post Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract appeared first on On3.
Storm Team 11: Scattered showers and storms likely today
Rain and storms remain very scattered this morning with some areas seeing some rain while others are missing the rain. This will be the trend today as rain and storms remain very scattered throughout the rest of the day. Most areas can expect to see some rain at some point today, but it will not be raining everywhere all at once.
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
17th Annual Arts In The Park – Call for Artists & Crafters
Arts In The Park is back for the 17th year on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 am to 4 pm, at Downtown on the Green & Farmers Market. Application Deadline August 28. Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts—two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. Applications from artists and crafters will be accepted through August 28.
Spartan Names Additional Regional Manager
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Ben Kilgore to the role of regional manager, effective June 16, 2024. Kilgore joins Spartan as the regional manager for the Eastern Iowa region. For the last five years, Ben worked as the east district manager for US Chemical in Knoxville, Tennessee...
Local delegates reflect on Republican National Convention
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was an emotional week for local delegates at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Sharon Boreing, State President of the Tennesse Federation of Republican Women, and Todd Fowler, mayor of Johnson City, attended the convention. Both said that emotions were high due to an appearance by former President Donald Trump […]
Tennessee Transfer Commit Eric Rataczak Signs With Miami Marlins
Tennessee baseball transfer commit Eric Rataczak signing professionally with the Miami Marlins and is foregoing his final collegiate season, he told RTI on Sunday. The Miami Marlins drafted Rataczak in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday just over a week after committing to the Vols over Wake Forest in the transfer portal. As a 23-year old rising redshirt senior, Rataczak had a tough choice to make concerning whether he would take this opportunity and sign professionally or roll the dice and look to improve his stock with a big season in the SEC.
Ashley Frye: A survivor finds her family at LCSO
Today’s Our Town Hero is an Our Town Survivor: Ashley Brea Frye. Frye has survived foster homes, a mother now in St. Louis, who has been in and out of prison and is not part of her life … and won’t be. She has two brothers – one older, one younger – she has no contact with today. One has been in and out of jail; the other is in a Chattanooga rehabilitation center. She’s never met her biological father.
KCSO to host Mud Volleyball on August 3
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its fourth annual Mud Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, August 3, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Holston Chilhowee Ballfields, 5900 Asheville Highway, 37924. This tournament brings the Knoxville community together for a fun and safe day with our local law...
Tennessee baseball freshman infielder announces transfer destination
Former baseball freshman infielder Camden Bates announced his commitment to Arizona State recently after entering the transfer portal on July 3. Bates was one of eight Vols to enter the portal this summer. "God is so good!" Bates wrote on Instagram. "Thank you Tennessee for an amazing first year and...
Late beloved runner’s wheelchair donated after Crazy 8s race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—We Run Events held its annual Crazy 8s race on Saturday, and for one family, crossing the finish line was a bittersweet moment. The late beloved runner, father, and husband Paul Codispoti’s wheelchair was donated to Ainsley’s Angels after crossing the finish line of the Crazy 8s race on Saturday. Ainsley’s Angels provided Codispoti, also […]
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
Christian Moore signs underslot deal with Los Angeles Angels
Former star second baseman Christian Moore agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a signing bonus worth $4,997,500. Moore's deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $6,502,800. It allows the Angels to use that saved money elsewhere on other players to sign them for above their recommended slot value.
Kingsport goes back to the nineteenth century at Farm Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Exchange Place Living History Farm celebrated the joys of country life Sunday afternoon with their Farm Fest event, which is part of the Fun Fest. Farm Fest was a nineteenth-century-inspired, family-friendly event that included fresh food, sack races, hayrides, flowers, crafts, and a cakewalk. Live music was played […]
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