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Military Family Return Home After Three Years to Surprise Grandma With Grandson She Hasn’t Met
A grandma couldn't believe her eyes when she thought she was on a video call to her military family overseas, only to realize they were sitting on her porch after three years apart. The post Military Family Return Home After Three Years to Surprise Grandma With Grandson She Hasn’t Met appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Hotter and humid with developing storms, more on the way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The humidity is cranked up, creating downpours and storms for some, but feels like temperatures in the mid 90s to 100 for all! The latest First Alert Forecast comes with more scattered storms returning faster to end the week. Join us on the WVLT First Alert...
Fall matchup set between ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a top Republican ally of former President Donald Trump, will square off this fall in Tennessee against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson, whose progressive profile rose nationally when her GOP colleagues tried to boot her from office over a gun control protest on the chamber floor.
From balk to glory, inside Aaron Combs' ninth inning to win Tennessee baseball's national title
Aaron Combs had a problem. The Tennessee baseball pitcher spun to throw to first base. But no one was there. No Texas A&M baserunner. No Blake Burke waiting for a snap throw. Combs held onto the ball and broke his intense demeanor. Combs laughed and grinned. He had to, embracing the humor in a...
Todd Helton's Hall of Fame induction includes a tale for the ages
Todd Helton earned induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in Cooperstown, New York, and Knox News literally traveled by plane, train and automobile to cover the ceremony. The IT outages stranded reporter Mike Wilson in New York, so he kicked it old school and traveled by Amtrak to Upstate New York. There, in the idyllic town of Cooperstown, Helton earned his enshrinement. ...
31 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 31 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Community of 'Faith' in Cocke County
In today’s edition of The Newport Plain Talk readers will find a new, full-color publication titled “Faith,” a Cocke County church directory compiled with the assistance of the churches that are included. Faith has a long history in our community and there is nobody better to write about that than our own Eddie Walker. Faith of fathers, Holy faith … Readers will recognize those words from an old hymn which focuses on the spiritual foundation which was built for us by our ancestors beginning centuries...
Hawkins Rescue Squad awarded $39K Firehouse Subs grant for equipment
The Hawkins County Rescue Squad is now equipped with a new rescue boat and accessories thanks to a hefty grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. HCRS received a RescueONE GEN3 Connector Boat with control console, diver/victim lift, light rack, Humminbird Helix Sonar, motor, trailer and accessories, valued at $39,690. The rescue boat will allow HCRS to respond to water-related incidents within its coverage area and will be available...
Tenn. lawmaker proposes GPS monitor devices for repeat offenders, violent criminals
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - In a new initiative to promote public safety, Tennessee State Rep. G.A. Hardaway proposes using an electronic GPS monitoring system to keep up with violent and repeat offenders out on bail. “Everyone has a stake in this, and they need to make sure that they invest...
Central Filling Station could return on a 'semi-normal' basis with food trucks like before
Central Filling Station is reopening for a day as part of the Sunset on Central music festival, but this special occasion might just be the start of the food truck park's revival. Charles Ellis, general manager of Yee-Haw Brewing Company in Knoxville, spoke with Knox News about some future possibilities for Central...
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