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In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
An explainer for the Aug. 1 election in Loudon County
The presidential election is coming up in November, but there’s another important election happening before that. On Aug. 1, Loudon County residents will vote in federal, state, county and, for some, city races. Early voting runs from July 12 to July 27. When at the polls, voters can choose to receive a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, or a non-party ballot. Party ballots will include primary items along with general...
Tennessee can keep enforcing felony voter restoration policy for now, appeals court says
Tennessee can enforce its existing voter registration process for people with felonies after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling last week. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Tennessee on its request for an emergency injunction in an ongoing lawsuit over its felony voter restoration process....
Tri-Cities region prepares for 729 area code addition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Population growth in East Tennessee has required the state to add an additional area code to the current 423 area code. “The North American Numbering Plan administrator notified the Tennessee Public Utility Commission that the 423 number plan area is projected to exhaust its availability of central office codes,” said Grace […]
Crews preparing for first demolition of uranium enrichment building at Y-12
From U.S. Department of Energy “EM Update” email newsletter. U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management crews at Oak Ridge are moving closer toward completing the first-ever demolition of a former uranium enrichment facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex as crews reroute utilities around the structure.
Rocky Top’s Coal Creek Miners Museum needs your help
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top is building a memorial walk to honor the coal miners of East Tennessee!. For it to happen, though, the museum needs some help from the public. It’s hosting a brick fundraiser to help raise money for the walk and for the museum’s upkeep.
Urban Knoxville: From a bridge to coffee shops, closures affect business in Knoxville
This week's Urban Knoxville newsletter comes to you from Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas. Like our work? Share our free weekly newsletter with a friend. Unfortunately, there's too much going on around Knoxville to take a breather. The Gay Street Bridge is still closed to cars and pedestrians after the Tennessee Department of Transportation discovered a problem with a part of the bridge's support. Repairs can begin after a routine inspection is complete.
'They had been together for years' | Family of woman grieves after 2 young children and her fiance die in car crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two cousins said the love story between Garrett Pritchett and Tesla Brynant was one like they'd never seen. They said everything followed naturally for the couple. Kim Aultman, a cousin and aunt of the family, said life as they knew it changed in an instant the...
Young-Williams Animal Center officially reaches zero distemper cases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Young-Williams Animal Center reached zero cases of distemper as of July 2, according to a post on its website. The center said it resumed the full use of all facilities as well as its adoption, spay and neuter departments. "Thanks to four weeks of round-the-clock collaboration...
Burchett, Moore participate in Loudon County forums
The Tellico Village Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) recently hosted two candidates who Loudon County voters can vote for in the Aug. 1 primary election. U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, and Kenneth Moore, a 17-year resident of Tellico Village who is running as a Democrat for the state House of Representatives seat in the 21st District, appeared in two separate forums held in the Yacht Club at Tellico Village on June 20. ...
A winningest high school football coach in Tennessee history inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
ALCOA, Tenn. — A former East Tennessee coach is getting national attention. Gary Rankin is the winningest high school football coach in Tennessee history, and he's now been inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Boston. Rankin has 486 victories in 42 years...
The Creamery at Grace Meadows Farm hosts grand opening
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Grace Meadows Farm in Jonesborough hosted a grand opening for its new ice cream shop on Wednesday. Grace Meadows is a restaurant, church, event venue, and now dessert spot, all located at 170 John France Road. Owner Tammy Eldridge told News Channel 11 that all the ice cream is homemade by […]
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