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High school football returns with 2024 Countdown to Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -It’s that time of the year again! High school football season is fast approaching, and WVLT News is covering all the angles for the start of the 2024 season with the Countdown to Kickoff. High school talent has been impressive recently, producing top talents like Caleb...
3 children rescued from international fugitive’s home; suspect said to have Florida ties
Three children were rescued from a Tennessee residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month.
Cosby softball players earn All-Lakeway recognition
COSBY — When Mike Bryant coached the Cosby softball team, assistant J.R Jenkins would often remind their players of hitting advice from Braves legend Chipper Jones. “Not to hit the ball over the fence,” Bryant recited, “but to hit the ball through the fence.” In two straight at-bats against Cloudland this season, Ella Hicks and Shylee Weeks did exactly that, sending highlighter-yellow missiles through a breakaway fence in a tournament...
Ex-Jacksboro Police Worker Charged with Vandalism Using Vienna Sausages at Vice Mayor's Residence
A former Jacksboro Police Department employee, Joseph Weaver, has been charged with vandalism after an incident involving thrown cans of Vienna sausages at the vice mayor's home. The vandalism, as reported by WVLT News, occurred last Wednesday and targeted Jimmy Snodgrass, the vice mayor of Jacksboro, Tennessee. The report from...
Four-Star Tennessee Linebacker Target Announcing College Commitment Saturday
Four-star linebacker Christian Gass is announcing his college commitment on Saturday and is deciding between a top group that includes Georgia, Southern Cal and Tennessee. Gass ranks as a four-star recruit and the No. 203 player in the country according to the 247sports composite rankings. The Covington native also ranks as the No. 22 linebacker and No. 31 player in the state of Georgia in the 2025 recruiting cycle.
Morgan Wallen in Knoxville: Tickets, parking and Neyland Stadium rules — all you need to know
Morgan Wallen is all set to take the stage at Neyland Stadium not once, but twice in September. The show, a first for the stadium since 2019, is sure to be a crowd pleaser, but are you ready to honky tonk? We've got all the details you need to know from parking to lodging to get you ready for a truly unforgettable night.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
They're the Fair-est of the Anderson County Fair
The Anderson County Fairest of the Fair and Tiny Miss pageants were held July 15-16 at the Anderson County Fair in Clinton. The Fairest of the Fair is Autumn Brooke Hill, 20, a pre-vet student at the University of Tennessee. She is the daughter of James and Kim Hill of Clinton. She will represent the county at the Tennessee Association of Fairs Fairest of the Fairs Pageant in Murfreesboro in January, according to a news release.
Man arrested in Cave City in relation to vehicle stolen out of Tennessee
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say they located a vehicle stolen out of Tennessee. The Cave City Police Department says it responded Thursday shortly before midnight to 819 Sanders St. in reference to a male outside of the parking trying to break into vehicles.
Free skilled trades training available in Clintwood beginning next month
CLINTWOOD, Va. — Students can get free or low-cost training in skilled trades in Clintwood beginning this August, thanks to a partnership between the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority and Mountain Empire Community College. The partnership and skilled trades training opportunity are the result of an Appalachian Regional Commission...
Library hosts program by Marty Silver from Warriors' Path
Marty Silver, a park ranger at Warriors’ Path State Park, Kingsport, visited the Unicoi County Public Library on Thursday, July 16. He brought along some small critters, including a millipede, crayfish and a box turtle, to share with a packed house of interested audience members.
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