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Heat Advisory 7-3-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 5 mph. URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Nashville TN 213...
Lenoir City, Loudon Fitness Centers helping student athletes
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s summer athletic dead period, which sees the stop of any school organization practices and workouts on school property, is in full swing from June 23 through July 7. One local business is giving back to the community in a unique way. The Loudon and Lenoir City Fitness Centers are offering an open gym to high school student athletes from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. free of charge during the dead period. ...
Annual Philadelphia car show aims to draw 80 vehicles
The city of Philadelphia will hold the 4th annual Rev White and Blue Car Show the morning of July 6 in the Philadelphia Park. Organized by Philadelphia Mayor Damian Crawford and Alderwoman Cindy Crawford, who are married and both running for re-election in November, the event is something they decided to start after taking office in 2020. “Our first car show, we only had about 14 cars show up. And...
LCIMS boys soccer welcomes familiar coach back
Following the end of the 2024 season, Sheila Brumley, who was the Lenoir City Middle boys soccer program’s first coach in the late 90s, sat down to discuss the newly-open head coaching position with Lenoir City Intermediate Middle School Athletic Director Joshua Brannon and Assistant Principal Chad Lewis. Brumley had recently retired from the job she’d held since leaving LCIMS, after coaching the boys program there for 17 years. After a couple back-and-forth conversations about the position, she was ready to make a decision. ...
Loudon County raises property tax to fund new school
To fund a $115 million building program for a new school and other projects at existing schools, the Loudon County Commission has voted for a 25 cent property tax increase. The divided vote came before a full house during a budget adoption meeting on June 24, after weeks of many residents imploring Loudon County officials not to provide funding without first conducting a study to assess its need. Plans for...
Josiah-Jordan James signs with Indiana
Former Tennessee men’s basketball player Josiah-Jordan James signed a contract with Indiana. James signed an Exhibit 10 contract and will play for Indiana in the NBA Summer League. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year minimum salary contract and invitation to the Pacers’ practice and a try-out. Indiana will control James’ contractual rights. The team has the right to turn the deal into a G-League contract or a two-way contract. James averaged 8.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds per game during his final year with the Vols. He totaled nine points and nine rebounds in Tennessee’s win against Texas in the NCAA Tournament second-round. He recorded 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Vols’ win over Creighton in the Sweet 16. James was the first 5-star player to be signed by head coach Rick Barnes.
Here's how suburban school districts in the Memphis area did on recent statewide tests
Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released the latest Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program scores, and it touted modest growth seen throughout the state. The percentage of Tennessee students scoring proficiently in English Language Arts rose from 38% in 2023 to 39% in 2024, while the percentage of science students scoring proficiently rose from 43% in 2023 to 44% in 2024.
2024 4th of July Weather
Some of you will see storms, some of you will not. Some will have fireworks, some will postpone until probably Saturday , because Friday is going to be quite wet. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tennessee Heat Wave Continues, Dangerous Temperatures Persist
Nashville, TN – Tennessee is enduring a severe heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees this week. The US National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday for most counties, excluding the Plateau. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take breaks if outdoors for extended periods.
Morgan County leaders honor sheriff who was diagnosed with cancer, dedicating month of July to him
MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. — July is "2024 Standing With Sheriff Wayne Potter Month" in Morgan County after the county's commissioners voted last week to recognize the sheriff who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Leaders presented the sheriff with a copy of the proclamation on June 24, signed by several...
27 dogs die of distemper at Young-Williams, facilities return to normal operations, shelter says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Young-Williams Animal Center announced on Tuesday that its facilities have returned to normal operations following an outbreak of distemper. Distemper, a highly contagious disease that can cause serious health issues for dogs, attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs. “We have gone through the...
Knoxville Announces July 4th Closures and Travel Advisories Ahead of Independence Day Festivities
As the United States gears up to celebrate its day of independence, Knoxville residents are being reminded to plan their travels carefully around the city closures announced for July 4. According to a release from the City of Knoxville, city offices will shutter their doors in observance of the holiday. Commuters are advised that both the Gay Street Bridge and Henley Bridge will also be closed on this day, potentially congesting detour routes.
Dry skies, high buys: Firework safety ignites concerns as sales soar in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America celebrates its 248th birthday on Thursday, and while the day is sure to end with a bang, authorities are also hoping it doesn't end with a wildfire. The Tennessee Division of Forestry is reminding residents that dry land can be dangerous. According to the Climate...
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