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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...
Rain coverage increasing, as cooler temperatures arrive
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Clouds along with humidity have increased and that will be the sign that better rain chances are on the way as we head over the course of the next few days. Thankfully some cooler afternoons will accompany the much needed rainfall. Join us on the WVLT...
Honoring the Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall and the Group’s Crucial Role in Country
The oak is a symbol of strength.Joe Bonsall, Longtime Member of The Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76 So when Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall, 76, died July 9 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, it came as a shock to many. He was the most active Oak onstage during the bulk of a sturdy, 50-year membership in the group, installed in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. Bonsall was a dedicated runner into his 50s and, after that, routinely walked five miles when the bus reached a concert...
Father and son gear up for Blake Combs' final junior drags Eastern Conference Finals
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — When Mike Combs was asked about his thoughts on his son competing in drag racing, he said “I can't think of any other sport I'd rather him be in to do." Combs, who has been around racing his whole life, passed on his...
Community raises over $8,000 to keep coffee shop near UT campus in business
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — A community effort for a local coffee shop, Coffee Underground, raised over $8,000 in almost one week through a GoFundMe page. The coffee shop sits at the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and 17th Street near the University of Tennessee’s campus. Being near campus and partially underground (hence its name), summers are slow, owner Kelly Ellenburg said.
‘Whites Against Replacement’: Latest Hateful March In Nashville Amplified Racist Theory
White nationalists marched in Nashville for the second straight weekend, this time wearing shirts that read "Whites Against Replacement." The post ‘Whites Against Replacement’: Latest Hateful March In Nashville Amplified Racist Theory appeared first on NewsOne.
Annual 4-H All Star Conference Ongoing At UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members...
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
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