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Suite in Fulton High School gymnasium to honor Larry Cox | Georgiana Vines
The late former Knoxville City Councilman Larry Cox, who championed ways to get kids involved in athletics, is being remembered with a multipurpose suite in his name at Fulton High School through a fundraising campaign that needs about $25,000. Fulton Executive Principal Seth Smith said the suite will be at the bottom part...
One for the books: Author gives writing advice to Eagleton students
When Sarah Seaton Myers, author or coauthor of 17 books and ghostwriter of 10 books, was invited to speak to students at Eagleton College and Career Academy, she immediately accepted. As a former Eagleton student, she was pleased to have been invited back to her alma mater, where she attended kindergarten through eighth grade before its transition to a middle school and most recently, Eagleton College and Career Academy. “I remained Facebook friends with one of my favorite teachers, my sixth-grade English teacher, Callen Parsley,”...
NBA star Elston Turner, prep football coach Eddie Courtney may have facilities named in their honor
The Austin-East Magnet High School's gym floor soon could be named in honor of a Knoxville native NBA player and coach, and Farragut High School's stadium could be named in honor of a coach who recently retired as the fifth "winningest" in the state. Here's a look at the proposals...
Scenes from a Clinton High School graduation
The weather was rainy, but the Clinton High School graduation for the Class of 2024 went on as planned at the athletic field on Friday, May 17. See the 72-image gallery at oakridger.com, and a full page of photos inside the Friday edition. Congratulations, Clinton grads! ...
Elite EDGE Jared Smith details Saturday on Rocky Top for 865 Live
Hoover (Ala.) Thompson High School EDGE Jared Smith made his way to Tennessee for the first time in over a year on Saturday as the Vols hosted their Memorial Day 865 Live event. Following the trip, he went in-depth on the visit and more with Volquest. You can see the full video interview above. The […] The post Elite EDGE Jared Smith details Saturday on Rocky Top for 865 Live appeared first on On3.
KCS moves forward with graduation ceremonies Thursday evening, as storms move through area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee is seeing rainclouds across the area, with some bringing thunder and lightning. However, Knox County Schools moved forward as planned with Thursday's graduation ceremonies. Two high schools were scheduled to have their ceremonies on Thursday — South-Doyle High School and Bearden High School. The...
Paul Byrnes Appointed as UT Knoxville's New Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
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Tennessee football coach says he wasn't aware of grade changing scandal
The head coach of a Tennessee high school football team that fielded an ineligible player has denied having any knowledge of a grade-changing scandal. He also believes he is a scapegoat in the situation. This week, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) ruled that Clinton High School (Clinton, Tennessee)...
Fulton girls break first relay record in over a decade
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Not a single relay record at Fulton High School, boys or girls, had been broken in over a decade. This year, Maiya Moor, Damiyah Swanson, Zion Thompson and Tre’mija Davenport broke two. “We don’t know how to feel but we happy,” said Swanson. Together the four set a time of 50.16 […]
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