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Bartlett Eclipse Glasses a Finalist in The Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Three rounds and nearly 45,000 votes later, the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” contest is down to its final four contestants. “We are thrilled to see such strong support for our local manufacturers and the incredible products they make right here in Tennessee,” Bradley Jackson, President & CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry/Tennessee Manufacturers Association, said. “As we narrow it down to the Top 4, I encourage everyone to continue voting and join us at our celebratory luncheon later this month as we honor the finalists and announce a winner.”
Fewer storms around on Friday, staying cooler
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There are more storms coming through on Friday, but they won’t be as widespread as on Thursday. The good news is the temperatures will stay lower. 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.
East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
One inmate still at large after escape from Hancock County jail
HANCOCK COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A search is underway after several inmates escaped the Hancock County jail Thursday night. The inmates, identified as Casey Denim, Todd Carroll, Jason Holden Collins, John Benton III, and Adam Bailey, escaped around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday according to the sheriff’s department. Two of the five have been captured, Bailey […]
PHOTO GALLERY: 10U All-Stars finish fifth in state
CLARKSVILLE — The Mooresburg, Bean Station, Hancock County (MBSHC) Little League 10U softball team got off to a fast start in its state tournament opener before dropping a pair of games on Saturday to finish fifth overall. The MBSHC 10U All-Stars defeated Morristown 10-3 in Friday’s opener at St. Bethlehem Civitan Park in Clarksville. They dropped a 10-0 decision to St. Bethlehem before falling to Dickson in the elimination game. ...
‘Good luck Joey:’ Sergeant retires from Cocke County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years in law enforcement
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesday was an emotional day for many in the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office as they said farewell to a sergeant who has served in law enforcement for 20 years. CCSO shared the news of Sergeant Joseph “Joey” Owings on Wednesday, saying he has been committed to the community and enjoyed […]
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
Former Jacksboro police officer accused of vandalizing vice mayor’s home with Vienna sausages
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — A former Jacksboro police officer is facing a vandalism charge after he allegedly threw cans of Vienna sausages at the Vice Mayor’s home earlier this month. An affidavit from the Campbell County General Sessions Court states that the Jacksboro Vice Mayor reported to a Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy that he was […]
‘Not good business’: Owner wants Biden campaign sign removed from above her store
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A Tennessee business is attracting attention for a Biden campaign sign hanging above its front door. The issue is that the business has nothing to do with the sign. The massive Biden—Harris sign is hanging above the Honey Blossom Boutique. The campaign sign...
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