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Vitello Tabbed National Coach of the Year by Baseball America
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee baseball skipper Tony Vitello added another honor to his already lengthy list when he was named the 2024 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America on Thursday. Vitello, who was also named the ABCA National Coach of the Year in June, led the Volunteers...
UTFI Sets $430 Million Record in Single-Year Fundraising
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. reached a pinnacle fundraising mark in fiscal year 2024 as commitment totals surpassed $400 million for the first time in University of Tennessee System history. This surpasses the previous record of $397 million set in fiscal year 2018. “We celebrate this milestone alongside the...
Kindred, others to pay $19M to settle false claims lawsuits
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gentiva, the successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Prosecutors […]
Delays for airline passengers in TN after global IT outage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Flights are reportedly delayed in Knoxville after a global technical outage disrupted airlines, banks, businesses, governments, hospitals and media outlets early Friday. McGhee Tyson Airport shared the following update on its website Friday morning: “July 19, 7:30am Update: The FAA has issued a total ground stop. Please note: our website arrivals […]
‘Good luck Joey:’ Sergeant retires from Cocke County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years in law enforcement
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesday was an emotional day for many in the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office as they said farewell to a sergeant who has served in law enforcement for 20 years. CCSO shared the news of Sergeant Joseph “Joey” Owings on Wednesday, saying he has been committed to the community and enjoyed […]
Tennessee basketball offers 2026 small forward Billy White
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 small forward prospect Billy White. “After a great conversation with coach (Rod) Clark, I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from the University of Tennessee,” White said. The 6-foot-7, 175-pound four-star small forward is from Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus...
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
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