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'It can affect their life permanently' | Mom spreading awareness of mosquito-borne illness that hospitalized son
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Health Department said Monday six children have been hospitalized from a mosquito-borne illness, La Crosse, in the last nine months. "Signs and symptoms can vary widely," said Dr. Megan Edwards, the Public Health Officer for Knox County. "For every one infection, there's probably about 1,000 people who don't have any symptoms. For those who develop symptoms, it's usually fever, lethargy and change in mental status."
No. 15 Tennessee faces Chattanooga, aims for 'elite' running game
Tennessee is pegged to do good things this season, and getting off to a strong start will be one of the requirements for that to come to fruition. The No. 15 Volunteers will take on visiting Chattanooga in an intrastate opener Saturday afternoon at Knoxville, Tenn. "We get to go play ball," Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said about the arrival of game week. "Good teams get better throughout the course of the season. We still have a lot of things we have to clean up." The Volunteers will look for signs of domination in the first game of the season....
Hoosiers to face Tennessee in charity exhibition
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WANE) – Indiana University will open the 2024-25 season on the road, as the Hoosiers will square off with the Tennessee Volunteers in a charity exhibition game on Sunday, October 27 in Knoxville. The game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Tickets will go on sale September 16. Proceeds […]
KUB: Sections of road on Middlebrook Pike at Weisgarber Road intersection closed as crews repair water main break
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A water main break was reported Wednesday morning on East Weisgarber Road at Middlebrook Pike, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Police are on the scene to help with traffic at this time. The Knoxville Utilities Board said they are working "as quickly and safely as...
Broadway performers bring new musical ‘Knoxville’ to Clarence Brown Theatre
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The curtains at Clarence Brown Theatre will open for a new musical “Knoxville”. The show is an adaptation of James Agee’s “A Death in the Family” as well as “All the Way Home” by Tad Mosel. The show includes...
On3’s Andy Staples lays out Tennessee’s path to the College Football Playoff
On3 college football analyst Andy Staples has predicted Tennessee to make the new 12-team College Football Playoff this season. The post On3’s Andy Staples lays out Tennessee’s path to the College Football Playoff appeared first on On3.
Knoxville's Henley Street Bridge deck will be colorfully lit for the first time since 2018
Knoxville's Henley Street Bridge will once again light up with the colors of the Tennessee Volunteers after crews worked to restore the street-level lights display years after it stopped operating. For the first time since 2018, the lights on the deck will glow orange and white starting at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in honor of the football home opener Aug. 31. ...
Plain Talk football contest returns for new season
One of The Newport Plain Talk’s most popular promotional contests begins next week. The Newport Plain Talk’s annual Football Contest returns for another year. See Page B7 of today’s paper for the first contest entry form. Picks are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday in each game week. Entries that are mailed in must be...
Tennessee football's worst-case scenario in 2024? Lose to NC State, Oklahoma
Tennessee football had some disappointing performances last season but still posted a 9-4 record with a Citrus Bowl win. So how much worse could this season go if the Vols struggled? Unless there was a serious injury to an indispensable player, expect the floor to remain around that mark for the Vols in 2024. ...
Dingo Now Drives Afternoons In Knoxville And Birmingham.
SummitMedia “100.3 The Wolf” WCYQ Knoxville, TN, adds Brent “Dingo” Crank for afternoons from 3-7pm. Dingo hosts the same daypart at co-owned WZZK Birmingham, AL (104.7). He most recently hosted mornings at iHeartMedia WDRM Huntsville, AL (102.1) and afternoons at co-owned WAMZ Louisville, KY (97.5). “I can’t wait to invite East TN into our radio family!” he posted on Facebook.
Decking the Vols with Santa Vol
It’s football time in Tennessee! In honor of the start of the season, Julia Hurley sits down with Santa Vol, a beloved icon in the University of Tennessee Athletics community. They discuss Santa Vol's origins, his experiences and relationships with... It’s football time in Tennessee! In honor of the...
Spine Wave Introduces Exceed Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device
Spine Wave has bolstered its posterior interbody fusion offering with the launch of the Exceed Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device featuring TiCell Nano Advanced Surface Technology. The Exceed Biplanar Device is an interbody implant for transforaminal (TLIF) and posterior (PLIF) lumbar interbody fusion with all-titanium construction, biplanar expansion, easy and fast...
Cooper Mays about to begin final chapter of his time with the Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The beginning of a season brings a world of opportunities and emotions. The latter is especially true for those embarking on their very last season opener inside Neyland Stadium. For Cooper Mays, he’s experienced four years of historic moments playing at home in the Orange and White. From a coaching change […]
Varsity All Access | Week 2 Games to Watch
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Varsity All Access powered by 5Star Preps is ready for week two of high school football action. Friday Night Live, hosted by Russell Biven and crew, got off to an unbelievable start last week with Ravenwood taking down Alcoa. This week, Friday Night Live will be at Sevier County as they welcome in the Patriots of Jefferson County.
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