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Local politicians react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, local politicians are sharing their opinions. Many local and regional lawmakers said this gives the Democratic Party a chance to reset and disrupt the dynamic. Some have already thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “For me, […]
Tracking out storms again for Sunday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rain and storms are in the forecast again for Sunday with some heavy downpours at times. We’re also staying in the 80s for the extended period. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Heart of the Community: Local pediatricians helping shelter 'critters' feel loved
NEWPORT — From taking care of pediatric patients during the day to showing love to shelter animals during their free time, two local doctors are making a difference in our community. Dr. Samuel Puckett and Dr. Jennifer Sauceman both go a step above and beyond to make sure people — and animals — feel loved and get the attention they deserve. Dr. Puckett has practiced medicine since 1982 and sees patients all day at Newport Pediatrics. In his free time, you may see him caring...
CEO Camp grads are still in middle school, but they’re already business-savvy leaders
Victoria Khomenko works tirelessly to help her small business succeed. There's one thing that sets Khomenko apart from other Knoxville entrepreneurs, though. She's 12. To learn more about strategies for selling her jewelry, Khomenko signed up for CEO Camp for Young Women through Webb School's Camp Webb, she told Knox News.
State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
Brenden Queen Wins Physical Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway
The 16th chapter in the Hampton Heat history book took a little longer to write than planned, but proved to be a memorable one. After a lengthy rain delay that sent the event into the early hours of Sunday morning, a hardy and loyal crowd stuck around for the signature event at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway. That audience was treated to an intense, physical battle between familiar foes, Brenden Queen and Connor Hall. At race’s end, it was Queen standing victorious, tying C.E. Falk, III with three career Hampton Heat victories.
Brown has enjoyed a year of representing Miss Tennessee Volunteer
Representing the state of Tennessee in the Miss Volunteer America pageant last month was a highlight for Jada Brown, who was Miss Lane College Volunteer before winning Miss Tennessee Volunteer a year ago. And Brown has one more task ahead of her in that role, and that is crowning her...
$1,000 reward offered for info after multiple people beaten, robbed inside Grundy County restaurant
Grundy County authorities are turning to the community for help tracking down two suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from a group of people during a violent armed robbery in a restaurant Friday night.
'We're out $10,000' | Travel plans and pocketbooks impacted in East Tennessee after global tech outage hits airlines
ALCOA, Tenn. — A global tech outage affected millions worldwide, and for travelers at McGhee Tyson Airport in East Tennessee -- it was no different. Spokesperson for the airport Becky Huckaby said around a third of flights were impacted during the outage. Kelly Smith, a Knox County mom, shared...
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