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BBB: How to avoid robocall scams
JACKSON, Tenn. — Robocalls haven’t taken a hiatus since the Covid-19 pandemic for both consumers and businesses. The Federal Communications Commission cracked down on scam callers, and tech-savvy individuals are coming up with ways to block the calls using call-blocking apps. Cell phone providers are also offering blocking services.
Knox County delegates say support for Kamala Harris at the DNC is 'electric'
"Brat Summer" has made its way to Chicago, and Knox County's seven delegates are embracing Vice President Kamala Harris' moment at the Democratic National Convention. The convention showcasing Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz focuses on Democrats' unique (but not "weird," they would argue) campaign messaging, including memes and viral moments, like singer Chari XCX's "brat" take on the vice president. ...
St. Jude mourns loss of beloved member of St. Jude family, Phil Donahue
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2024-- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital© laments the passing of television icon Phil Donahue, a pioneer in American media who shaped the format of the modern talk show. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240819978602/en/ Phil Donahue at the FedEx St. Jude Classic (Photo: ALSAC Photography)
New Knoxville bus network nears launch with free fares for first two weeks
Knoxville Area Transit will soon implement their new network of bus routes after years of discussion and planning. Fares will be free for the first two weeks after the launch to allow riders to get accustomed to the changes.
SEC announces Vol Basketball’s 2024-25 schedule
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Vols full SEC slate has been unveiled. The defending SEC regular season champions will open league play on Jan. 4 at home against John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Tennessee’s first SEC road contest will be against Florida on Jan. 7 or 8. Tennessee will then travel to Texas on Jan. […]
USL League One Team of the Week - Week 17
TAMPA, Fla. – USL League One today announced the Team of the Week for Week 17 of the 2024 regular season with One Knoxville SC forward Kempes Tekiela named Player of the Week presented by Konami eFootball with two goals and one assist in a one-sided Smoky Mountain Smackdown victory against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
It's time we settle the debate: Which school – Tennessee or Texas – is the real UT?
The University of Texas at Austin is not quite orange enough and not quite southeastern enough that this should even be a debate. But as the Longhorns join the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the Southeastern Conference this football season, fans of both programs are making the case for why their school should be considered the real "UT." The SEC appeared to endorse the Volunteers when it referred to Tennessee as UT in a news...
Knoxville police hope information will help them crack metal theft cases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—The Knoxville Police Department is looking for those responsible for metal thefts in Knoxville. The first is a bronze statue of two children reading from Tank Strickland Park on Asheville Highway. Stacy Payne with East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers said it could be sold almost anywhere, even on Facebook Marketplace.
Remains found off I-275 in Knoxville identified after 20 years
The remains of an unknown man which were found off I-275 at the Woodland entrance ramp in Knoxville now have a name, Knox County announced on Monday. Advanced genetic testing and a continued search for data over the years has led to the positive identification of a man whose body was found in November 2003.
Off Leash Social buys former Wag N Suds space, plans to open pet boutique
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A dog bar in Johnson City is expanding and plans to open its own boutique at the former home of a pet grooming business. Off Leash Social announced in an email to its customers that the business will open the Off Leash Boutique in a matter of weeks. The boutique […]
Moratorium on spring water bottling company fails to pass Greene County Commission
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Greene County commissioners gathered for a meeting on Monday, and one item discussed was putting a moratorium on a spring water bottling operation managed by a company called Eternal Water. A natural spring located in Afton is on private property, and the owners have a lease agreement with Eternal Water […]
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