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Rivalry high school football game becomes an opportunity for good, as nonprofit collects blanket donations for counties' fallen heroes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A high school rivalry filled with bad blood transformed into a matchup for a good cause Friday night, when Kingston and Harriman kicked off the high school football season with a blanket donation drive. It was partly organized by the Faith in Acton Foundation, a nonprofit...
Nearly 100-year-old tree cut down in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In the heart of Jack Greene Park in Maryville, a large beech tree nearly 100 years old had become a landmark for many. Under that prominent tree is the place where Leila and Andrew Maupin got married on Jan. 3, 2021. “It was my favorite day...
Walmart offers to launch probe after shopper forced to abandon cart and walks out – lines were the last straw
WALMART has told an irate shopper it will investigate a queuing complaint after they deserted their cart. And another customer said they refused to use self-checkout because they were fed up with their card being skimmed. "I had a terrible experience at Walmart in Weaverville NC today,” a shopper complained...
Trisha Yearwood displays svelte figure in Nashville with husband Garth Brooks as fans beg ‘share your weight loss tips’
TRISHA Yearwood’s fans have begged the country music singer to share her weight loss secrets after she revealed her svelte figure in Nashville. The cookbook author showed off her slim frame while attending the Academy of Country Music Honors with her husband, Garth Brooks, 62. On Thursday, Trisha, 59, shared several photos on Instagram that […]
Passion Play in the Smokies at Greenbrier
PITTMAN CENTER — Hills Creek Baptist Church, located in Pittman Center just 5.5 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, proudly presents the third annual Passion Play in the Smokies at Greenbrier. This event is a collaborative effort involving alumni from previous productions. Director Mark Pedro shared, “After attending the Greenbrier Mountain Festival in 2021 and seeing the potential of the natural performance space behind the church, I approached the church about producing the Passion Play.” ...
Jeremiah Cafe opens, provides jobs to people on autism spectrum
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—In April, Jennifer and Kevin Sweet purchased the former One Acre Cafe with the goal of creating a place of employment for people on the autism spectrum. The new space is called Jeremiah Cafe. On Tuesday, the cafe opened its doors for a soft opening. Jennifer Sweet said she didn’t expect the […]
Surgoinsville Area Archives and Museum to debut WWII exhibit this weekend
SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — As 2024 marks 80 years since D-Day, the Surgoinsville Area Archives and Museum (SAAM) is marking two years of hard work preserving the history of World War II’s impact on Hawkins County. “Every community has a story to tell so we want to tell our story,” said Teresa Greer, SAAM’s secretary […]
Tennessee church helps pay off $8 million in medical debt
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A local church paid off around $8 million in community members’ medical debt in partnership with a national program. The Altar Fellowship Church is changing many lives across the Tri-Cities by helping people relieve medical debt. “We heard about this program through our senior pastor, Pastor Mattie Montgomery,” David Morrison, […]
Remains of teen soldier identified 74 years after he went missing
The remains of a teenage soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War have been identified after nearly 75 years, U.S. military officials said Thursday.U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arlie P. Barrett, 19, of Bluff City, Tennessee, was a member of the Easy Company in August 1950, according to a news release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. On Aug. 10, 1950, he and his unit engaged in "combat actions" with the North Korean People's Army along the Naktong River near Yongsan, South Korea. After those actions, Barrett was deemed missing in action. Fighting in the area was intense...
Tenn. man sentenced to death for kidnapping, assaulting, killing woman, and leaving body in freezer
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (TCN) -- A jury determined that a man will die by lethal injection rather than spend life in prison without parole after they convicted him of murder and several other charges. On Aug. 21, the Anderson County District Attorney General announced the jury’s decision to sentence Sean...
A slight increase in humidity, cranking the heat next week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s wall-to-wall sunshine as we move into Saturday afternoon with no rain chances until late next week. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
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