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'Everyone's staring at their phones': Knox County delegates recount RNC experiences as history unfolds
The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin, and Knox County's three delegates are experiencing history firsthand. The already weighty gathering of Republicans took on a new tone after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this weekend. Delegate Tim Hutchison told Knox News the mood at the Tennessee...
Director of schools pledges to build on what is started with new hire
HUNTSVILLE | As Scott High searches for a new women’s basketball coach, it will be looking for someone who shares similarities with its old coach. Jake Wright resigned Monday following four years at the helm of the Scott High women’s program, as he prepares to transition back to the college game he left four years ago to take the head coaching job at Scott High. Wright will take over at Bluefield University in Virginia, assuming the head coaching role at a program that is attempting to find solid footing after winning just four games a year ago.
Two men accused of stealing 350 gallons of diesel from Maryville gas station in ‘elaborate scheme’
Two men are facing multiple charges after allegedly leading Blount County Sheriff's Office deputies on a low-speed chase and reportedly stealing 350 gallons of diesel fuel in an "elaborate scheme."
46 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 46 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...
Gatlinburg Spur lane near the tunnel temporarily closed following rockslide
The right lane of the northbound Gatlinburg Spur is temporarily closed north of Westgate Resorts Road for rockslide mitigation, according to the National Park Service. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park roads implemented a temporary one-lane closure July 17 to clear a rockslide near the tunnel. The lane closure starts north of Westgate Resorts Road. ...
Hill steps down as Church Hill Middle head football coach
CHURCH HILL — Church Hill Middle School is searching for an interim head football coach following the resignation this week of Bryant Hill. Hill, a former assistant who took over as the Panthers’ head football coach in March, has resigned to accept a teaching position at West Ridge High School in Sullivan County. He'll also serve on the football staff for the Wolves. “It was definitely a tough decision to...
Hawkins County Humane Society at capacity
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Humane Society has been overrun with animals and no longer has the space for more. “We have a bunch of makeshift kennels that we’ve put up,” said Jackie Catterson, assistant manager at the Humane Society. “We have dogs in crates, we have crates on top of some crates, […]
Grainger Co. farmer provides update on tomato harvest 2 months after significant storm damage
RUTLEDGE, Tenn. — We're a few days away from the annual Grainger County Tomato Festival. One Grainger County farmer warns his crop this year, suffered from a storm in May. The storm came through with strong wind, rain, and hail. When we first spoke with Shane Pierce, a farmer...
Top SEC Coach Ready To 'Hit The Ground Running' With Former Five-Star QB
Following one of the Tennessee Volunteers’ best college football seasons in the 21st century with Hendon Hooker taking snaps in 2022, the program couldn’t find the same consistency to keep up with that standard in 2023. Fans hope that will change with redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava. ...
Danica McKellar Reunites With Her ‘Wonder Years’ Castmates
Danica McKellar was delighted to see her co-stars again at the Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has been two decades since they last got together, and it was no surprise that Danica raved about catching up with her colleagues once again. She took a group photo on Instagram featuring...
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