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Blount County woman casts ballot for the first time as a US citizen, after immigrating from the West Bank
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — After many years spent working to become a U.S. citizen, a Blount County woman is doing her part for democracy. Suheir Tabanja came to Knoxville from the West Bank with a dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. She fulfilled that dream over the spring and said she was eager to walk into a polling location for the first time as a citizen, the Blount County Public Library.
Tennessee baseball commits opt to play at Tennessee over MLB
The MLB Draft occurred on July 15 during All-Star Week festivities in Fort Worth, Texas. Tennessee baseball had several players and commits drafted and will begin their professional careers. However, a couple of players have opted to play for Tennessee instead of signing with an MLB team, including two players...
How and why do bugs make all that racket? Find out in free Zoom program on Aug. 1
"Songs of Summer Insects,” a look at local insects and just how they make all that racket, will be presented in a free virtual program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, by naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales. The male crickets, cicadas, grasshoppers and katydids are making themselves known with loud mating calls. Nighttimes can...
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...
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...
Tennessee baseball's Kavares Tears signs with San Diego Padres for full-slot value
Baseball outfielder Kavares Tears agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday for a signing bonus worth $525,200, according to MLB.com draft writer Jim Callis. The deal is worth the full value of the No. 134 overall pick in which Tears was selected with. Tears was drafted by...
Tennessee Reportedly Hosting Nation’s Top Offensive Tackle This Weekend
Tennessee is continuing to make a strong push for the nation’s top offensive tackle in the 2025 class. According to a report from On3 Sports’ VP Steve Wiltfong on Thursday, Tennessee and head coach Josh Heupel are set to host David Sanders Jr. this weekend. Sanders will also be taking a trip to Nebraska this weekend before his trip to Rocky Top.
Soccer Talk: One Knox stays unbeaten in July, and in the hunt for USL Cup knockout round
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Soccer Talk returns to discuss One Knoxville SC’s shootout victory against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and what they need to do to advance to the USL Jägermeister Cup knockout round. You can watch Soccer Talk every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. To find more episodes of Soccer Talk, click here.
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