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Donations are driving up the competition in this key Knox County Commission race
The most expensive race for a Knox County Commission seat in this election cycle is centered in neighborhoods that are shifting from red to blue. Republicans have almost exclusively represented the district, which includes Bearden, Sequoyah and West Hills, going back to the 1980s. One of the rare Democrats to represent...
Blount County teaching profession much more than just salary
Teacher salary has always been the subject of hot debate, and even more so recently, as Tennessee passed a law requiring every school district in the state to start their new, first-year teachers off at a minimum of $50,000 after Gov. Bill Lee signed the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act into law. Alcoa City Schools will start their first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree at $52,250, and new teachers with a master’s will start at $58,781. ...
PAC money, attack ads flood Blount County ahead of Aug. 1 races
Over $1.2 million from political action committees could shape the results of the Thursday, Aug. 1, Tennessee primary elections, state law and Blount County politics for years to come. A little more than three months separate county residents from Nov. 5, when voters will select the next president of the United States. And all three of the county’s own seats in the Tennessee General Assembly are up for grabs in November. Democratic and Republican candidates will compete against one another in the Nov. 5 general...
Dandridge firefighter taken to hospital after crashing into building following medical emergency, police say
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Two firefighters are OK after their command truck crashed into the Jefferson County Finance Building while towing a fire boat on Wednesday morning. According to Dandridge Police Chief Carson Williams, the firefighter driving the truck had a medical incident when the two were driving back from Douglas Lake after doing a weekly check on a fire boat around 10:20 a.m. Wednesday. The lieutenant in the passenger seat grabbed the wheel and tried to steer the truck, but it went off the road and hit the finance building.
Storms bring flash flooding to Dollywood amusement park
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Strong thunderstorms brought flash flooding to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in east Tennessee. Park workers and the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments directed guests to safety on Sunday afternoon, and one minor injury was reported, park officials said in a statement. The amusement park said it was supporting guests whose […]
Halzle: Vols QB Jake Merklinger has 'chance to contribute as a freshman'
If everything goes according to plan for this season, Jake Merklinger might have to wait for an opportunity to play a significant role. With redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava taking over as the Vols' starting quarterback, Merklinger is expected to be either their backup or No. 3 quarterback going into his first season in the program.
KAT buses to offer free rides on Election Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses will be offering free rides throughout Election Day. The goal of the program is to ensure voter turnout and knock down barriers for voting, according to KAT. “Access to transportation is crucial for voter participation,” said Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit...
With Nico Iamaleava, can Tennessee football match its all-time total offense? | Strange
When college football returns in one month, we will begin to learn the answers to important questions. Will Tennessee be a surprise SEC championship contender? Will the Vols make the 12-team playoff? One thing there’s no mystery about, though. Tennessee will be electric on offense. That’s why athletic director Danny White hired Josh Heupel...
East Tennessee could see more flooding from storms Wednesday: Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg under flood watch
East Tennessee could be in for some more flooding today. After flash floods closed down Dollywood and left some parkgoers without a vehicle on Sunday, East Tennessee is bracing for another round of storms that could bring more flooding to the area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service put...
Tennessee football preseason camp begins as Heupel sets expectations for 2024
As Tennessee Football's preseason camp gets underway, Head coach Josh Heupel, defensive coordinator Tim Banks, and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle held a press conference to break down their expectations for the upcoming season.
Volunteers help prepare boxes of shoes for annual 'Shoes for School' event, ensuring giveaway goes smoothly
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Tuesday, staff from the Knoxville Area Urban League picked up more than 1,700 pairs of shoes for the organization's annual Shoes for School event. It starts at around 9 a.m. on Aug. 3, giving families a chance to get new shoes and school supplies for young students.