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Athens Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide, Fire at Church
MCMINN COUNTY – An Athens man has been arrested and charged in the ongoing investigation into a homicide and fire at a church earlier in the month. On August 15th, TBI special agents certified in fire and explosives investigations began a case into the fire at St. Mark AME Zion Church in the 700 block of North Jackson Street in Athens. During the initial investigation, authorities found the body of 69-year-old Linda Buchanan inside the church, and an autopsy subsequently revealed she died prior to the fire. Further investigative efforts and evidence collected by TBI special agents, with the assistance of Athens Police Department, led to Kyle Hickox (DOB 3/28/1988), as the individual responsible for Buchanan’s death and the fire at the church.
Hampton Rally Falls Short At Pigeon Forge
Hampton was unable to complete a rally on Friday night. The Bulldogs saw a late rally fall short in the season opener on Friday night as Hampton fell 20-14 to Pigeon Forge on the road. Hampton took the opening drive inside the PF 20, but a fumble ended the drive...
Gov. Bill Lee Champions Rural Advancement at Tennessee's 2024 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit in Nashville
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee convened the 2024 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit this week, underscoring his commitment to enhancing rural sectors of the state through strategic investments and workforce development. Echoing his aspirations for rural Tennessee, Lee stated, "Although rural America has been in decline for decades, rural Tennessee is proving to be the exception, thanks to historic investments in vocational, technical, and agricultural education that are shaping our state’s future workforce," in a report by the Governor's office. These remarks align with his broader strategy to prepare the local workforce for sustainable economic success.
Heritage High School unveils newly renovated CTE building
From now on, the CTE building at Heritage High School is going to look a little different for its students. The building, which has been under $4.2 million worth of renovations since January 2023, just had its grand reopening Wednesday afternoon. Director of Schools David Murrell spoke to a small crowd that gathered for the occasion, which included HHS staff, board of education members, and county commissioners. ...
Football game with neighboring Blount County high schools raises awareness about substance misuse
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — High school football returned to East Tennessee Friday night, the season started with a warning about substance abuse and opioid abuse. Maryville High School and Heritage High Schools started their seasons with a matchup against each other. The neighboring schools took the chance to make the matchup about more than the rivalry between them. For more than five years, Maryville High School has been home to "drug-free" football games, aimed at raising awareness about substance abuse and overdose prevention.
Plenty of sunshine, feeling more like summer moving forward
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Last week we we’re talking about cooler temperatures, but this week we are in a more summer like pattern. Highs will continue to warm as we move through the next few days with high pressure in control. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather...
Notebook: Takeaways from Tennessee volleyball's exhibition against Lipscomb
The Lady Vols volleyball team reached heights the program had yet to reach before the 2023 season. As the calendar flipped towards another season for Lady Vols head coach Eve Rackham Watt, eyes will now be focused on how the Lady Vols respond to losing four starters, while maintaining last season’s momentum.
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