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Tennessee campaign finance officials blast AG, calling deferral of inquiry an abdication
Members of Tennessee’s Registry of Election Finance on Tuesday accused Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti of sluggish and inadequate handling of campaign finance investigations, calling his approach “an abdication of responsibility.” The registry oversees campaign finance in Tennessee and criticism arose from an investigation requested by members into a complaint against two groups that...
Knoxville's elections are changing and voters will have a say: What to know
The Knoxville City Council is under a tight deadline to overhaul its elections because of a change in state law. Councilmembers decided to let voters choose whether new members will represent the city as a whole or one district only. If they choose the first option, voters citywide will select council members...
If Morgan Wallen's rare Neyland Stadium show succeeds, could Knoxville get more big shows?
Morgan Wallen, one of music's biggest stars, will join an elite list of artists who have performed at Neyland Stadium when he takes the stage two nights in September for the venue's first concerts since 2019. All the biggest acts book stadium tours, and ESPN recently ranked Neyland as one of the...
How Chris Blue and former Olympians made Diving Trials at UT Aquatic Center special
To listen to Allan Jones Aquatic Center director Marshall Goldman talk, he had his own top-of-the-platform feeling just hosting the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials at the University of Tennessee facility recently. “To see people make the Olympic team and to host the Olympic Trials and watch people cry, for a Knoxville boy there is nothing better,” he said. ...
Tracking more batches of rain and cooler afternoons
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re waking up to batches of rain and patchy fog on Wednesday. As we move through the day we’ll see another tenth to quarter of an inch of rain. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Aberdeen's Josh Heupel says winning championships is the expectation at Tennessee
DALLAS, TX (Dakota News Now) -All kinds of Media Days for college football, including the SEC last week in Dallas where 2 native South Dakotans are coaching big-time programs. Kalen DeBoer from Milbank at Alabama. And Aberdeen’s Josh Heupel who is now in his 4th year at Tennessee where the...
The Quest is nearly complete!
We’re in the final countdown! There are two weeks left to , craft, explore and attend programs in the Quest for Knowledge adventure game. The deadline for completion is August 7, but there’s still time to get started. All you need to do is drop by any Knox County Public Library location to pick up a gameboard.
Lady Vols conclude volleyball camp at Science Hill
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tuesday marked the second and final day of the Tennessee Lady Vols’ volleyball camp at the home of the Hilltoppers. For a third-straight summer, UT brought some of its coaches and players to Johnson City to lead a competitive and instructional camp for the Lady Toppers. This year, West Ridge […]
‘Provide that foundation’ | Alcoa City Schools expanding ‘alternative’ school program
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - Alcoa City Schools is expanding its “alternative” school program. The program assists students academically and has an emotional component for students struggling with mental health issues. “We want to provide that foundation that can get them back on track and hopefully eventually transition back...
Back to school shopping tips ahead of tax-free weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As students head back to school, parents, teachers and families are shopping for school supplies. On Tuesday, WBIR took a school supply list and grabbed 10 essentials, starting at a dollar store. The items cost, after tax, $13.66. If we had shopped during the tax-free weekend, we would have saved $1.16.
'Knoxville's best kept secret': Local high school garden boasting colorful blooms, produce as community unites to spruce up space before school starts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Volunteers armed with shovels and rakes are weeding, pruning and harvesting at Fulton High School in North Knoxville. Students head back to class soon and the school's garden needs a little sprucing up. A teacher made a post on Facebook, calling for volunteers, and the community...
'Pete the Cat' author Eric Litwin in Oak Ridge Aug. 3
Eric Litwin, the best-selling author of the original four "Pete the Cat" books, will be speaking at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Oak Ridge Public Library with in-kind support provided by High Places Church (located in the Grove Theater). The event is free with registration. ...
Tennessee Basketball Practice Notes And Observations: July 23
Tennessee basketball continued its summer practices on Tuesday afternoon at Pratt Pavilion. It was the first time that practice has been open to the media this summer which makes it the first time that we’ve gotten the chance to watch this new roster practice. The Vols did a number...
Knoxville murder still unsolved after 7 years
Seven years ago, Herman Bailey was shot in an Austin Homes parking lot and died several days later. His case remains unsolved and Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are seeking information that could lead to an arrest.
Knoxville man to face trial in killing of former co-worker who fired him
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville man will stand trial for murder in the killing this year of a former co-worker at a transportation yard. A grand jury indicted Daniel Arwood, 38, for first-degree murder, evading arrest and illegal possession of a weapon. He'll now face trial in Knox County Criminal Court.
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