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Tennessee broke tampering rules for transfers, but it had good excuses for NCAA
Baseball, men’s basketball and women’s soccer coaches committed minor NCAA violations by contacting players enrolled at other universities. The infractions were self-reported. And the NCAA determined the coaches had reasonable excuses for breaking the rules. Players said they were in the transfer portal before they were. And UT...
First Black woman exonerated in the state speaks to raise awareness about Tennessee Innocence Project
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn — The first Black woman to be exonerated of a crime in the state is speaking in East Tennessee this week. Joyce Watkins is the featured speaker at back-to-back events hosted by the Tennessee Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization that focuses on exonerating people who've been convicted of a crime they never committed.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
In response to the ongoing challenges businesses face with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation adoption, Tennessee-based tech company Workday Ninja has launched Willy the Workflow Wizard. It’s the latest offering from the wife and husband team of Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson who call Cookeville home after relocating from San Diego to the Upper Cumberland region in 2013.
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Department dealing with drought
Over the past few weeks, Tellico Village and its residents — like the rest of East Tennessee — have been experiencing high temperatures and heat waves, along with long stints without rain. According to the official U.S. drought-monitoring website … parts of Loudon County are in the midst of moderate drought while other areas have been categorized as experiencing severe levels of drought. These conditions often lead to a rise...
Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
Newcomer's Guide to Blount County
Thank you for taking the time to peruse this year’s Newcomer’s Guide to Blount County. Whether you’re a regular reader of The Daily Times receiving it as part of your subscription or a guest considering making the jump to joining the community as a new resident, there is something for everyone included in the glimpses of our communities.
Andy Cooper takes over as LCIMS basketball’s new head coach
In a recent post on social media, the Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle School announced Andy Cooper as the newest boys head basketball coach. Cooper is no stranger to the coaching world with former experience at both the high school and middle school levels. During his time coaching, he captured a District Championship and was named Middle School District Coach of the Year. His basketball career started semi-locally as a student athlete...
Check it out at the Blount County Public Library
Summertime is in full swing, and just like the summer of ‘69, these could be the best days of your life! Come spend each Thursday evening in August with us at the Blount County Public Library (BCPL)! Our Hot Summer Nights concert series has returned! Are you tired of doing the same thing every single evening? Mix it up this summer by joining us from 6-7 p.m. in the Main Gallery for free, live, musical performances. Each week brings a unique vibe and sound for...
Douglas-Cherokee Head Start to provide free meals to enrolled children
Douglas-Cherokee Head Start/Early Start will participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program helps to provide free meals to children enrolled in the Head Start program, as well as staff and volunteers. Head Start Sites that will participate are: Maryville Head Start — 510 Home Avenue, MaryvilleNew Providence Head Start — 703...
Law enforcement increasing patrols in Morristown as city leaders look to reduce traffic fatalities
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) - For those traveling in Morristown, you will likely see more law enforcement patrolling the roads, all in hopes of making Tennessee drivers more safe on the roads. Tanner Bell, a Morristown resident, said he has seen cops everywhere. “We have been seeing so many motorcycles, state...
Jury seated, opening statements begin at Sean Williams' first federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The jury has been seated and opening statements have been heard in the first federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams. The jury consists of six men and six women, alongside four alternates. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last...
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