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What do well-known intellectuals say about the problem of evil? What is known about that fateful day when triumph turned to tragedy when newly re-elected President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated? How have the Jewish communities of the world fared under Christian and Muslim rule? What technology do you need to have a smart...
Oak Ridge woman wins Best Decorated Hat contest at Anderson County Fair
Sheila Johnson of Oak Ridge won the Best Decorated Hat contest at Senior Citizens Day at the Anderson County Fair on July 17 with her "Christmas in July"-themed bonnet, according to Linda McGhee, the chair for special day. Johnson also participated in the Hog Calling Contest, earning an honorable mention for her hog (and chicken!) calling. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge woman wins Best Decorated Hat contest at Anderson County Fair
Spotless giraffe Kipekee celebrates her first birthday at Brights Zoo
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe who was born at Brights Zoo, celebrated her first birthday on Wednesday. People from all over the world have come to see Kipekee, who was born without a pattern, which is very unique. For her birthday, Kipekee got to eat...
Watauga Orthopaedics to open walk-in clinic on Tusculum University’s campus
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Watauga Orthopaedics and Tusculum University will unveil a new walk-in clinic on Tusculum’s campus Thursday, which is available to students, staff and community members. According to a release from the university, the clinic is located on Tusculum’s main campus on the ground floor of the Meen Center. Watauga Orthopaedics’ walk-in clinics provide a […]
Man involved in Bristol hospital shooting died weeks later; family seeks answers
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The man who police say tried to take an officer’s weapon while at Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC) on May 22 died July 13 after never regaining full awareness, and his brother says the family has more questions than answers about what led to his death. “It was made plain to […]
Freshman Jordan Ross debuts for Tennessee football in fall camp
Defensive lineman Jordan Ross enrolled at Tennessee in June after signing with the Vols on Dec. 20, 2023. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound lineman took part in Tennessee’s first fall training camp practice on Wednesday at Anderson Training Center. Ross met with media following practice and discussed his one takeaway from...
Marble City Opera concert set at Cherokee Caverns Aug. 17
Marble City Opera kicks off its 12th season Aug. 17 with “Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites,” a concert at the Historic Cherokee Caverns, where the temperature is always 58 degrees and the acoustics are excellent. Tickets for the 5 p.m. concert are $25 and are on sale now at MarbleCityOpera.com/tickets. ...
KFD, Rural Metro responds to multiple calls for service during storms and flooding in Knox County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Fire Department has shared the calls of service it received during storms that brought flooding to Knoxville Tuesday afternoon. KFD said they responded to 109 calls during the whole day on Tuesday. 9 involved down powerlines, 6 involved water, 18 fire alarm calls and one rescue.
TDOT crews clean up crashed tractor-trailer in Rockwood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation responded in Rockwood Wednesday morning to recover a tractor-trailer that went off I-40 Tuesday night. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. off I-40 East near Rockwood Mountain. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said Wednesday morning that there was no impact in...
Knoxville Man, 20, Charged with Aggravated Robbery After Alleged Home Invasion on Chester Avenue
A 20-year-old has been charged in Knoxville for an alleged home invasion, where a PlayStation 5 and a substantial sum of money were reportedly stolen. The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responded to a call at a residence on the 2200 block of Chester Avenue on Monday. According to a WVLT report, a 27-year-old woman was held at gunpoint during the incident, which happened around 4 a.m., and claimed that two masked individuals took more than $3,000 along with the gaming console.
Vote for the top Knoxville area wide receiver, tight end entering 2024 TSSAA football season
The 2024 TSSAA football season is officially less than a month away. In anticipation of the upcoming season, fans can decide who their best returning high school player is at each position. This week you can choose your top wide receiver/tight end in the Knoxville area heading into the year. Vote for your choice of the area's top wide receiver/tight end among 16 players to choose from. Vote now before the poll closes at noon on Sunday....
Steven Gibson receives Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup
Steven Gibson, son of Steve and Crystal Gibson of Toone, received the Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup, held at UT Martin during the week of July 15-19. He has made numerous contributions to Hardeman County 4-H serving as his 4-H clubs president for several years as well as being a part of one state runner-up Meats Judging team in 2021 and a member of the state winning team in 2022, earning trips to Denver, Colorado and Manhattan, Kansas. Steven participated on many other judging teams including Livestock and Poultry. He is completing his service to the Western Region 4-H All-Star Council and just completed his term on State 4-H Council as Senior Representative, passing his jacket off to the successor at Roundup. Steven was also named a state winner in the Level II Food Science Project at 4-H Roundup, earning a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in November. He is already attending UT Martin and plans to complete his degree there with aspirations of becoming a 4-H Agent with the University of Tennessee Extension.
Recently elected Loudon city council member, former police chief James ‘Bear’ Webb passes away unexpectedly
The Loudon city government and the Loudon County law enforcement community are mourning the loss of one of their own. James "Bear" Webb reportedly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30. He was 62 years old.
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