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Montgomery County lawyer suspended by Tennessee Supreme Court for illegal law practice
The Tennessee Supreme Court penalized a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. Colleen Ann Hyder, a Clarksville attorney, failed to pay her professional privilege tax in January 2020 and continued to handle clients, which is illegal in Tennessee. Licensed attorneys must pay this tax to maintain...
Sports briefs: Velocity launching 8U team
CHURCH HILL — Velocity Fastpitch will hold tryouts for a new 8U team on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. at McPheeter’s Bend softball field, 1115 Goshen Valley Road, Church Hill. The program is designed to keep Christ first while teaching the fundamentals of softball. Text coaches Tyler Hensley (423-863-9989) or Ashley Ellis (423-440-2188) for more details. MBSHC Little League looking for umpires ...
Heart of the Community: Local pediatricians helping shelter 'critters' feel loved
NEWPORT — From taking care of pediatric patients during the day to showing love to shelter animals during their free time, two local doctors are making a difference in our community. Dr. Samuel Puckett and Dr. Jennifer Sauceman both go a step above and beyond to make sure people — and animals — feel loved and get the attention they deserve. Dr. Puckett has practiced medicine since 1982 and sees patients all day at Newport Pediatrics. In his free time, you may see him caring...
Tennessee basketball to host five-star guard on official visit
2025 five-star guard Darius Adams will take an official visit to. in September, Adams told 247Sports national basketball recruiting analyst Dushawn London. Adams will also take visits to NC State (9/6), Michigan State (9/20), Alabama (9/27), UConn (10/4) and Notre Dame (10/10). The 6-foot-5, 165-pound guard is ranked as a...
Smokies walk-off Game One of doubleheader against Trash Pandas
KODAK, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Smokies walk-off Game One on Sunday afternoon in a doubleheader against the Rocket City Trash Pandas, 7-6. In what was supposed to be a seven-inning ballgame turned into nine frames. In the bottom of the ninth, Matt Shaw knotted things up with a single out to right field, plating Josh Rivera. Then, it was a sac fly from Kevin Alcántara to center field that scored James Triantos to walk-off the game for the Smokies.
Christian Moore signs underslot deal with Los Angeles Angels
Former star second baseman Christian Moore agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a signing bonus worth $4,997,500. Moore's deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $6,502,800. It allows the Angels to use that saved money elsewhere on other players to sign them for above their recommended slot value.
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
Flyboys Split With Danville, Top Burlington
DANVILLE — Greeneville traveled to Danville on Saturday for a doubleheader in which they split games with the Otterbots. There weren’t many things that went right for the Flyboys in game one, as they lost 11-1. The Flyboys struggled all game, amassing just four hits to the Otterbots’ 14. Danville took a 4-0 lead before the Flyboys got on the board in the bottom of the third. Tyler Inge hit an RBI single, driving in Dylan Jackson to make it 4-1. ...
41 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 41 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...
Young-Williams announces new program to help lost pets get home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Operations at Young-Williams Animal Center have finally returned to normal, but the shelter has shared it is launching a new program to help them be better than “normal.” Over the last few weeks, Young-Williams has worked hard to help more than 100 pets find homes after a month-long battle with distemper […]
CEO Camp grads are still in middle school, but they’re already business-savvy leaders
Victoria Khomenko works tirelessly to help her small business succeed. There's one thing that sets Khomenko apart from other Knoxville entrepreneurs, though. She's 12. To learn more about strategies for selling her jewelry, Khomenko signed up for CEO Camp for Young Women through Webb School's Camp Webb, she told Knox News.
SEC makes huge decision about who the real UT is
The SEC has finally settled the debate over who the real "UT" is, declaring a victor between the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas Longhorns. The post SEC makes huge decision about who the real UT is appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kingsport goes back to the nineteenth century at Farm Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Exchange Place Living History Farm celebrated the joys of country life Sunday afternoon with their Farm Fest event, which is part of the Fun Fest. Farm Fest was a nineteenth-century-inspired, family-friendly event that included fresh food, sack races, hayrides, flowers, crafts, and a cakewalk. Live music was played […]
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
2024 squad raises the standard for ETSU baseball
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former ETSU first baseman, Cam Sisneros, is just a day away from embarking on his journey as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. He says, he wouldn’t have made it this far without his time at ETSU. Sisneros told reporters this past week that he became a […]
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