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American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe installs castle tower for $700k Tennessee home as before-and-after pics show transformation
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe purchased a stunning house in the small town of Columbia, Tennessee, and has been focused on restoring the historic home as new photos reveal the transformation. Mike, 60, purchased the 3,166-square-foot house for $700,000 on May 20, 2022. The brick home features three bathrooms, a basement, wooden deck, detached carport, cabana, […]
NFHS adds penalty for ‘flopping’
A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season, according to the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. The revision to high school basketball rules was one of 12 changes approved by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee at its April 9-11 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. ...
Hendon Hooker Named Player of the Game After Leading Comeback Victory
Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker was named Player of the Game during the Lions’ 24-23 win over the Chiefs on Saturday. Saturday’s game represented Hooker’s first career full NFL game. The former Volunteer missed his whole rookie season recovering from ACL surgery and left last week’s preseason-opening game early in concussion protocol.
Johns Brothers Fall Short Again, Brooke Buckner Goes Back-To-Back at PPA Bristol
The PPA Tour stopped in Bristol, Tenn., this weekend, the first time for the tour in the Volunteer State. Storms and weather created some havoc on Friday and on Sunday, but the tour was ready with contingencies and the tournament was able to finish on time. The recently-renovated facility at...
Racing expert and longtime friend of Bloomquist talk about his legacy
(WJHL) – Race fans, sports writers, and those who personally knew Scott Bloomquist are honoring his legacy. Many have shared tributes about how they want him to be remembered. Jeff Birchfield is a local sports writer for Johnson City Press and Kingsport Times News. He’s covered multiple races where Bloomquist was the first to the […]
Pedestrian dead after Saturday evening crash on Magnolia Avenue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A pedestrian is dead following a crash that closed Magnolia Avenue Saturday evening. The Knoxville Police Department shared that officers responded to a pedestrian-involved crash on Magnolia Avenue just after 8:50 p.m. on August 17. The 61-year-old victim was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with critical injuries and […]
Family remembers Jennifer Paxton as Oak Ridge murder trial continues
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Felony murder, aggravated rape, kidnapping, and abuse of a corpse are among the 13 counts Sean Finnegan faces as his trial jury decides if he is responsible for the murder of 36-year-old Jennifer Paxton. After the jury left and went into deliberation, the judge brought three relatives of Paxton’s up to […]
Spotty rain Monday ahead of lower humidity for much of the week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Our cold front pushes through and clears the area as we head into Monday giving us one last chance at a few showers before big changes arrive. For those wanting the return of cooler mornings, we have a great chance for you as we head into mid-week as winds remain out of the north.
60-Acre ‘Union Grove’ Acquisition Marks First Protection of State Endangered Tennessee Trillium
In May of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) alerted TennGreen Land Conservancy that a 60-acre swath of land nestled in the forests of Hamblen County known as Union Grove was for sale in East Tennessee—and that the land contains some of the only populations of a Tennessee-native Trillium wildflower.
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Lee, Salyers Announce 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Winners
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. The winners will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony Oct. 18 in Franklin for their achievements and positive impact on the state’s natural...
Tennessee football debuts drone show ahead of 2024 season
Tennessee football is preparing to put on a show on and off the football field for fans this season. The Vols have a revamped team on both sides of the ball and are ready to compete with the top teams in the SEC for a spot in Atlanta and the expanded College Football Playoffs.
MPD: Victim in deadly Morristown hit-and-run identified, suspect arrested
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Morristown Police Department said it has now made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run incident. According to MPD, the incident happened just after midnight on West Andrew Johnson Highway. A 31-year-old female victim, later identified as Alisha Marie Caminiti, was attempting to cross the highway in...
A Sevierville woman was among 100 pregnant people who didn’t get necessary ER care post-Dobbs, report shows
A pregnant East Tennessee woman didn’t get essential medical care from a Sevierville hospital when she was discharged with an infection in her arm, possibly violating federal law, according to an Associated Press analysis. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA requires hospitals to stabilize anyone who...
Batches of rain this afternoon and much drier next week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a calmer Sunday than the past two days, but we still can’t rule out a bubble up storms especially in the afternoon. What we do have to look forward to is the middle of next week when refreshing air arrives. Join us on...
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