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East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
Knoxville man sentenced to 20 years for attempting to aid Islamic State group
A Knoxville man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in attempting to assist the Islamic State group, a foreign terrorist organization, in what the FBI called a betrayal to America. Benjamin Carpenter, known as Abu Hamza, 34, was found guilty of providing translation services to...
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
Knoxville celebrates Roberta Martin’s 90th birthday
KNOXVILLE, TN — Roberta Martin is a solid fixture in the Black community of Knoxville. Her years as a Lady comfort volunteer with Jarnigan’s Mortuary has connected her to thousands of families in their moments of grief, and her community service was recognized by the city of Knoxville years ago with a proclamation naming a day in August in her honor.
Soccer Talk: One Knox stays hot with 3rd straight win, U.S. prospect makes soccer history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Soccer Talk returns to break down One Knoxville SC’s recent run of victories as we enter the back half of the season, look back at the drama of the Copa America and Euro finals, and discuss the history made by 14-year-old American soccer prospect Cavan Sullivan. You can watch Soccer Talk […]
UT-Martin Skyhawks Picked to Win Big South/OVC Football Association
The University of Tennessee-Martin has been tabbed as the pre-season favorite to win the upcoming Big South/OVC Football Association championship. In a pre-season vote by the association’s head coaches, the Skyhawks earned 61 total points, and five first place votes. Following the Skyhawks in voting for the nine team...
Alabama linebacker/athlete high on Tennessee after first visit, offer
After drawing interest from football for several weeks, Braylon Outlaw made his first trip to Knoxville last month to see for himself what the Vols have to offer. He came away with another SEC team on the list of major programs pursuing him. Outlaw, a Class of 2026 linebacker/athlete from...
Tennessee Defenders See The Sky As The Limit For Freshman Safety Boo Carter
Tennessee’s secondary enters the 2024 season in a spot that it hasn’t been in during Tim Banks’ four seasons as defensive coordinator. In the past three seasons, the Vols have had a number of veteran defensive backs with limited ceilings. Tennessee has had depth in the back end and experience which helped limit big plays, but not overall high level or game changing abilities.
Biden-Harris Administration invests nearly $394 Million for I-55 Bridge in Memphis
Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $394 Million for the I-55 Bridge in Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis, Arkansas. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes improvements to major bridge project in Tennessee and Arkansas. MEMPHIS – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt announced nearly...
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