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'We're out $10,000' | Travel plans and pocketbooks impacted in East Tennessee after global tech outage hits airlines
ALCOA, Tenn. — A global tech outage affected millions worldwide, and for travelers at McGhee Tyson Airport in East Tennessee -- it was no different. Spokesperson for the airport Becky Huckaby said around a third of flights were impacted during the outage. Kelly Smith, a Knox County mom, shared...
City council approves twenty-five water taps for new subdivision
During July’s Town of Mountain City council meeting, board members approved twenty-five water taps for the Eagle Ridge subdivision. Representatives from the Waterfront Group presented a memorandum of use (MOU) for council review just last month.
Downtown Greeneville multi-use development framework complete
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)—The framework for a new downtown building was completed Friday. The Depot Street development will soon include nine condominiums and four retail spaces. Local leaders and steel workers gathered to conduct the topping-out ceremony, signing the last steel beam before it was attached to the structure. “100 years from now, when people are […]
KPD: One person shot in Knoxville gas station parking lot
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said one person was shot in the parking lot of a Knoxville gas station on Saturday. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Summit Hill Drive, according to KPD. "Preliminarily, it appears that two men got into an altercation and...
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...
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 […]
Decision day for four-star Vols linebacker/edge target Christian Gass
One of Tennessee football's top targets now is just a few hours away from revealing his commitment. Four-star Class of 2025 linebacker/edge rusher Christian Gass of Eastside High School in Covington, Ga., is set to make his college choice known Saturday afternoon, and the Vols are one of his three finalists.
Knoxville Braces for a Wet Week, NWS Predicts Thunderstorms and Showers Ahead
The residents of Knoxville might want to keep their umbrellas close and raincoats at hand as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a series of wet days ahead. According to the NWS, starting today, there's a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 am, with a high temperature nearing 83 degrees. The skies will stay mostly overcast throughout the day.
Maynardville Food City to celebrate remodeling reopening in late July with special deals
MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. — One of Maynardville's only grocery stores will soon celebrate its official reopening after it received a fresh look and several new services. Food City has wrapped up remodeling work at the Maynardville location off Main Street. The finished store now features an additional 9,200 square feet of room, adding space for a new Starbucks cafe, an updated food service area and an enlarged floral department. It also includes expansions to several grocery departments, including meat, seafood, produce, dairy, and more.
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...
Leadership Blount County presents Class of 2025
When Leadership Blount County was formed in 1990, community leadership programming in America was a relatively new concept. Unlike corporate management training, the idea of training nearly 40 individuals about every aspect of the community in order to build involvement was a novel idea in Blount County. Blount County and its needs have changed over the last decades, Leadership Blount has aspired to meet those needs through its programming. After...
Areas of rain & storms Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Once again on Saturday it’s on and off rain and storms that will move across the area as we go in and out of the clouds. 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.
Injured bear cub euthanized after 3-month stay at rescue
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A bear cub who has been living at Appalachian Bear Rescue for three months was euthanized Thursday evening shortly after she reinjured her leg. “Tots Bear” was rescued in April after the rescue received a report of the 5.4 pound cub in the Big South Fork area appearing to be injured […]
Hits 96 launches Morgan Wallen ticket giveaway; Emmy nominees revealed; Frasier snubbed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We always have a great time when Hits 96's Gino D is here!. The gang today answers the question from Gino D about "What celebrity no one could hate on?" Also, Morgan Wallen in Knoxville! Hits 96 is doing a give away for the hottest ticket around! Tune in at 5 p.m. today at Hits 96 for full details on how you can win tickets to see Morgan Wallen live in Knoxville plus a hotel stay!
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