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Ky. CO dies after suffering medical emergency during training
BURGIN, Ky. — A correctional officer has died after suffering a medical emergency during training, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Kentucky Department of Corrections Officer Hunter Miller died after suffering a fatal heart attack while completing a physical training test. Miller collapsed during the test, which was part of his duties for the Emergency Response Team. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the page.
Team 421 to host ride for fallen motorcyclists
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One local motorcycle group is gathering the community to honor fallen riders. Team 421 is hosting its third annual ‘Tri-Cities Takeover’ and the event is open to everyone. The ride and community gathering is Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim’s Motorcycle Sales. There will be food, […]
Video of dental employees mocking patient sparks public fury, backlash
Video footage of an employee reading the private journal of a patient undergoing cancer treatment aloud to other staff members went viral last week, leading to the termination of some employees and widespread public outrage. In the footage, a female employee of Premier Dental Group in Knoxville, TN, wearing black...
Todd Bowles: I don’t know why Randy Gregory didn’t report and I’ll never find out
Randy Gregory’s time with the Buccaneers has ended before it ever started, as he and the team reached an agreement that will see him get released this week after he failed to show up for training camp or any other offseason work despite signing a contract with the team. Bucs coach Todd Bowles still doesn’t know what happened.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
TNGO announces inaugural projects receiving funding. The seven awardees include three from the University of Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) has awarded $2.9 million to seven collaborative teams through the Transportation Network Growth Opportunity (TNGO) initiative. TNGO, which received an initial $5 million in funding...
Tennessee high school football statewide rankings: Who made poll for 2024 season Week 1?
The USA TODAY Sports Network has kicked off the 2024 TSSAA football season with its inaugural Tennessee high school statewide rankings. Tennessee sports writers from the network will vote each week. In Division I, each first-place vote receives 10 points, second place receives nine points and that continues to the 10th-place team, which receives one point. First-place votes are listed in parenthesis. In Division II, the first-place team receives five points and is reduced by...
Vols continue recruiting at high level with Jaedon Harmon commitment
Tennessee flipped 2025 Alabama four-star linebacker commit Jaedon Harmon on Sunday, helping the Vols record a historical month on the recruiting trail for Josh Heupel and his coaching staff. The Vols not only bolstered their 2025 recruiting class, but Tennessee is also off to a great start to its 2026...
13 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 13 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...
60-Acre ‘Union Grove’ Acquisition Marks First Protection of State Endangered Tennessee Trillium
In May of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) alerted TennGreen Land Conservancy that a 60-acre swath of land nestled in the forests of Hamblen County known as Union Grove was for sale in East Tennessee—and that the land contains some of the only populations of a Tennessee-native Trillium wildflower.
'Cousins' arrested in five-year-long murder investigation, widow posts bail
Law enforcement officers with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people on Aug. 13 in the five-year-long murder investigation of Jacob Dean Bishop, a soldier with the Tennessee Army National Guard. Detectives and deputies with the LCSO arrested Eric Austin Byrd, 39, of Lenoir City, and Amanda James Bishop, 39, of Kingston, for first-degree murder on a $1 million bond. Two days later — on Thursday, Aug. 15 —...
Miranda Lambert Is 'Showing a More Flirtatious Side' After Brendan McLoughlin Was Caught Dancing With Several Women: Source
Revenge? Miranda Lambert might be getting back at her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, after he was caught dancing on a few women during a night out. “She has a lot of people showing her attention, all the guys in the band, the roadies, even her restaurant clientele love her, and she’s giving it back a little bit," an insider dished of the country star, 40. “Now, she’s gushing over hot guys, telling them how great their abs look, being touchy feely. She’s not looking to cheat but showing a more flirtatious side to her nature,” the insider continued. The blonde babe...
East Tennessee schools navigate arming teachers law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's been three months since lawmakers voted 'yes' to allow teachers to carry guns in schools, but have any systems actually started carrying?. Lawmakers said the law is intended to help distressed counties who cant afford to hire a school resource officer. WBIR visited one of those counties considered "distressed" by the state to see if they were implementing the new plan.
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