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Coach's Corner: Hensley strives to grow future leaders
Coach’s Corner highlights middle and high school coaches in Hawkins County. It is designed to introduce readers and sports fans to the coaches outside the day-today coverage of their sports. Today, we get to know the Cherokee football coach. Meet Josh Hensley Head football coach Cherokee High School ...
Bridge Replacement Planned for Martha Sundquist State Forest
NASHVILLE – Access to Martha Sundquist State Forest in Cocke County via Gulf Road will be temporarily altered to facilitate the first two phases of a bridge replacement project on the forest. “The three wooden bridges on the forest were in place before we acquired the forest in 2001,”...
Judges dismiss suit alleging Tennessee’s political maps discriminate against communities of color
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judicial panel has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Tennessee’s U.S. House maps and those for the state Senate amount to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. “In sum, the complaint alleges facts that are consistent with a racial gerrymander,” stated the ruling, which was issued...
Jefferson City Police investigating assault complaints involving substitute teacher
A substitute teacher at Jefferson Elementary School has been placed on leave pending the outcome of investigations into "allegations involving inappropriate conduct," the director of Jefferson County Schools said on Friday.
10Investigates: Repeat DUI offender from Sevier County was also arrested in Dallas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Sevier County woman who has been charged multiple times with DUI also has been arrested for public intoxication at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, WBIR has learned. Since 2012, Julie Huskey has had four DUI arrests -- one in 2012, one in 2017, as well...
Shots of the Week: Velo 09 strikes gold — twice
Each week, we invite readers to share their best shots from sporting events featuring individuals and/or teams from Hawkins County. Any sport, any age group, any level, no matter the outcome. This week’s photos feature the Velo 09 14U fast-pitch softball team. The photos were shared by Kirby Walker and Kevin Helton. Velo 09 picked up a pair of rings this month, including a gold bracket championship on Aug. 17 at the Summer Finale. The team went 4-0 at that event. It was the team's second tournament championship this month. Velo 09 also went undefeated (5-0) to win the Back-to-School Bash and its rings on Aug. 4. During the bash, Velo 09 played five games, three of them no-hitters, with four shutouts and outscored their opponents 33-3. The team is coached by Kirby Walker, Kevin Helton and David Booth.
BCSO locates missing Hamblen County teen last seen leaving her home Aug. 15
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. — Seventeen-year-old Alexis Nicole Howell was found safe in Blount County Friday morning after being missing for a week, according to the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office. Howell was reportedly last seen on Thursday, Aug. 15 leaving her home on Northview Drive in Hamblen County at around...
Kia Dealer Plays Along As Suspect Tries To Buy Two Telluride SUVs With Fake ID
A 63-year old man allegedly tried to steal two Kia Tellurides via forgery. Authorities say he used the identification card of a deceased man. Now, he’s facing multiple charges and has a $50,000 bond. Dealers aren’t immune from those who attempt to scam or steal from them. At Gossett...
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
University of Tennessee athletics reaches best year of fundraising in school history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Throughout the 2023-24 calendar, it was a massive year for Tennessee athletics including a record third-place national finish in the LEARFIELD Directors' Cup and a third straight SEC All-Sports trophy - leading to the Tennessee Fund reporting unprecedented success across multiple fundraising metrics. For the...
Fundraising event Sept. 10 for Anne Backus
The Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club is inviting people to a fundraising event for Anne Backus, who is running for the District 33 seat on the Tennessee House of Representatives. She is the Democratic nominee. District 33 includes most of Anderson County. The event will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at...
FBI offering reward for help in finding 3 people missing from Knoxville since 2018
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The FBI in Knoxville is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to finding three people who were reported missing in early 2018. The FBI said Bonnie Drane, William Inklebarger and Brenda Carroll were reported missing from Knoxville in early 2018. The search for all...
No-Huddle: Tennessee defense locking in heading into game week
GoVols247 insiders Wes Rucker and Patrick Brown discuss what we heard from defensive coordinator Tim Banks, linebacker Keenan Pili and defensive backs Jalen McMurray and Jakobe Thomas after Friday's practice.
Make-A-Wish grants 8-year-old's wish for a horse-themed treehouse
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A young girl had her wish granted on Thursday after different East Tennessee organizations partnered to build her a treehouse themed around horses and life on a farm. According to a release, Make-A-Wish East Tennessee worked with the Clayton Home Building Group to make Paizlee Harkcom's...
Friday Night Rivals opens 2024 season with showdown in Elizabethton
The winter, spring and summer seasons have come and gone - meaning football season is here and Friday Night Rivals is back. Starting out with a bang to open the 2024 high school football season, the Science Hill Hilltoppers will travel to take on the Elizabethton Fighting Cyclones - set to air on the season's first Friday Night Rivals broadcast.
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