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Former Lady Vols star Rickea Jackson first WNBA player to sign shoe deal with Skechers
Rickea Jackson has become the first WNBA player to sign a shoe deal with Skechers, according to a report from Boardroom on Thursday. The former Lady Vols star is in the middle of her rookie season with the Los Angeles Sparks. It is a multiyear deal, according to Boardroom. "Being the first WNBA player...
Knoxville Tragedy: Suspect Arrested in Brutal Murder of 18-Year-Old Girlfriend, Victim Found Dead in Truck Bed!
Juan Carlos Diaz Perez Apprehended in Connection with Fatal Assault. According to True Crime News, in Knoxville, Tennessee a chilling and heartbreaking incident has unfolded with the apprehension of Juan Carlos Diaz Perez aged 20 suspected of fatally assaulting his 18-year-old girlfriend Suceli Perez. The tragic sequence began when Knoxville Police responded to a distress call on July 22 reporting severe injuries to Suceli at a residence. Upon arrival, investigators uncovered evidence suggesting a violent assault had occurred yet neither the victim nor the suspect was present at the scene deepening the mystery and urgency of the situation.
Wanted man arrested in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A wanted man was arrested by Knoxville Police Department’s East District Officers Thursday night on multiple outstanding warrants, according to a release made by the department. Friday afternoon, KPD shared that Desanto Boyd, 37, was arrested at a home in the 4200 block of Mansion Avenue. Knoxville Police said Boyd had […]
VIDEO: Bear named Monty takes a peaceful nap at Tennessee zoo
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — What do black bears dream of?. This bear named Monty was spotted taking a peaceful nap at the Knoxville Zoo. Have a good video to send? Submit it to FOX 17 News here. Get reports like this and all the news of the day in...
Service & Sacrifice: Veteran sets world records
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For one East Tennessee military veteran forced home from war by an injury, the gym offered new challenges and a healing sanctuary. “I had no purpose,” said JoJo Brasseaux. She is a 6-year Army veteran. A friend sent her a link to a weightlifting “curl...
Ranking the most anticipated Tennessee games for this season
As the Tennessee Volunteers gear up for the 2024 college football season, fans are eagerly anticipating a series of high-stakes matchups that promise to define their campaign. From renewing historic rivalries to facing off against formidable opponents in the SEC, here are the most anticipated games for the Volunteers this upcoming season.3. Vs. Florida, Oct. 12The rivalry between the Volunteers and the Florida Gators is one of the most storied in college football, dating back over 100 years to their first meeting in 1916. This season's game on Oct. 12 carries significant weight, especially after the Gators upset the Vols last...
UT professor and PhD student using AI to help improve safety during active shooter situations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A team of researchers from the University of Tennessee and Iowa State University are using artificial intelligence technology to help people make decisions when there is an active shooter. ASTERS, or Active Shooter Tracking and Evacuation Routing for Survival, is not yet a company. However, the...
'I think it'll be a tourist attraction' | UT alum and Vols fan reacts to Neyland Entertainment District project plans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, the University of Tennessee unveiled additional details about its plans to build a "Neyland Entertainment District" near Neyland Stadium. The plan calls for changing the G10 parking garage to an entertainment space, along with a new condo-hotel building, retail space and restaurants. "I just...
Tennessee football has never beaten these FBS teams
Tennessee football is a seasoned program that has found a lot of success in years past. However, there have been some programs that the Volunteers have struggled to find success against. Every team has those opponents that can be tough games or that they have never beaten. Sometimes the thought...
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