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Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — 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...
Yes, you could see the Northern Lights from East Tennessee — and if we're lucky we might be able to see them again!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee had a very rare double feature in the skies Sunday night into early Monday morning. During the peak of the Perseids meteor shower overnight, some stargazers noticed the sky had a slightly faint tint to it. As it turned out, an unexpectedly powerful solar storm was going on at the same time.
Baxter Fire Faces Unusual Problem
The Baxter Fire Department has found itself dealing with the unusual problem of having an influx of volunteer firefighter applications. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White said the department started receiving an increase in volunteer applications around five months ago. White said the increase came after the department focused on community outreach.
University of Tennessee majorettes have been dazzling Vols fans for almost 90 years
It's almost football time in Tennessee, and that means Saturdays are soon to be spent decked out in orange. There's one orange-clad group that's brought the game day spirit year after year with its members' enthusiastic dancing, marching and twirling across the field - the University of Tennessee's majorettes. The team has existed...
Amazon hoping to open East Knoxville facility ahead of 2024 holiday season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Amazon has announced it hopes to have its second facility in East Tennessee up and running by the end of the year. Amazon announced it would open a distribution site in East Knoxville on the former site of East Towne Mall in 2021 with plans to open in 2022.
Knoxville police investigating after man found dead along Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An investigation is underway after the Knoxville Police Department said a man was found dead Tuesday afternoon. KPD said officers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Chapman Highway at around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday and found an adult man who was “slumped over the rear of his truck.”
Vote for top DL in Jackson area entering 2024 Tennessee high school football season
Who is the Jackson-area's best wide receiver entering the 2024 Tennessee high school football season? The Jackson Sun sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best DL in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best DL and be sure to read all of our...
Four pets die in Morristown house fire, city says
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Morristown said four pets died in a house fire Tuesday morning. The city said the Morristown Fire Department responded to a call of a structure fire on Dedra Drive and was on the scene within three minutes of receiving the call. Crews were...
Two Police Officers Receive Promotions
Two members of the Monticello Police Department were promoted by Mayor Kenny Catron & Chief Joey Hoover during the August 12th meeting of the Monticello City Council. With family members and all MPD Officers present, Josh Asberry was promoted from Lieutenant to Assistant Police Chief and Joshua Smith was promoted from Patrolman to Sergeant.
HOLA Lakeway's food festival to return to downtown Morristown on Aug. 31
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — A popular Morristown food festival is set to return on Aug. 31, bringing out a variety of performers and activities along with the usual feast of different cuisines from across the world. HOLA Lakeway said its Lakeway International Food Festival would return from 10 a.m. through...
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