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'A devastating diagnosis' | Alcoa High School senior diagnosed with juvenile ALS
ALCOA, Tenn. — The Alcoa community is banding together after a high school senior was recently diagnosed with a rare motor neuron disease. In December 2023, Garrison Stephens noticed left arm weakness and eventual muscle atrophy. After multiple tests and scans, he received a juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, a GoFundMe fundraiser said.
Tax Credits Issued To Tennessee Firm Aim To Boost Solar Sector
Solar energy systems aren’t possible without the right raw materials, and one of those materials is polysilicon. According to a research note from BNP Paribas, polysilicon is a pure form of silicon that is melted at high temperatures to form ingots. The ingots are then sliced into wafers and processed into solar cells and modules.
Troyer Post Buildings named a top 5,000 company in America
MTB values every customer, keeps customer satisfaction at the “forefront of their efforts”. Monterey’s Troyer Post Buildings (TPB) was named one of the fastest growing private companies in America on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list released this week. Following several years of incredible growth, the company joined a group of 5,000 of the most successful businesses in America.
Vols return top 15 ranked offense in 2024
Will kick off its 2024 college football season in 17 days at Neyland Stadium. The Vols continue to practice in fall training camp in preparation for the upcoming season opening Aug. 31. Ahead of Week 1, ESPN’s Bill Connelly released updated SP+ rankings. SP+ preseason projections are based on three...
Family of astronaut stuck in space hoping for safe return
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - When Boeing’s Starliner capsule launched on June 5, Butch Wilmore was only supposed to be in space for eight days. According to NASA, he might not be returning until February 2025. “You know, we probably don’t expect him until February, February or March,” said...
Instate Running Back Includes Tennessee In Top Five, Sets Imminent Commitment Date
Four-star Chattanooga running back Shekai Mills-Knight released his top five including Tennessee football on Tuesday morning and announced his imminent commitment ate. Alabama, Auburn, Miami and Ole Miss joined the Vols in the top group for the blue-chip running back. Mills-Knight is announcing his commitment this Saturday, Aug. 17. Mills-Knight...
Wanted fugitive arrested after flock alert in Jefferson City, police say
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A wanted fugitive was arrested on Wednesday in Jefferson County after a flock alert was issued. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers responded to a “wanted person” flock alert on Broadway Boulevard near Hicks Road just after noon on Wednesday. When...
Agriculture Students Raise Pheasants for Fentress County Hunting Lodge
High school students at the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute (YAI) in Jamestown are learning agriculture is about more than cows, sows and plows. As part of their Feather to Fork program, students at the school have partnered with Sawbriar Lodge to raise pheasants for an annual hunt in October that will raise money for their agriculture program.
Loudon County principal is Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist
A Loudon County Schools principal is a finalist for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year. Christie Amburn of Loudon Elementary School is one of eight finalists named by the Tennessee Department of Education, according to a press release. Amburn said she works among some of the strongest school administrators she’s ever known … and being recognized at the district level is an honor. ...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after spending...
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