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Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids
This month alone, the streets of Nashville have seen multiple Nazi marches involving angry white men carrying Confederate flags, upside-down American flags and swastika flags. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids appeared first on NewsOne. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids appeared first on Black America Web.
Camp Hope takes over newly renamed 'Ride for Hope' fundraiser
Bicyclists will still be touring Hawkins County in great numbers for a good cause on Aug. 10, but instead of “Riding Like Hale” they’ll be on a “Ride for Hope.” For years Rogersville hosted the annual “Ride Like Hale” bicycle tour through Hawkins County to raise money for the Chip Hale Center, which provided services for developmentally challenged adults. But earlier this year, the Chip Hale Center closed its doors. ...
Alcoa Highway back open after multi-vehicle crash
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - A multi-vehicle crash caused delays on Alcoa Highway Friday afternoon. Officers responded to S.R. 115 near Topside Drive and found three vehicles were involved in a wreck. One of the cars was flipped on its side from the impact. “The impact caused one of the vehicles...
Rec League Notes: Submit park photos by July 31
ROGERSVILLE — July is Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting local residents to show off their photography skills at its parks for a chance to win some cool prizes. Anyone interested in entering should plan to submit two photographs — one from each of two categories: A park landscape, playground or structure that inspires you and a photograph of a person or animal in action in the park. Eligible parks are Rogersville City Park, Swift Mini Park...
Police officers did not shoot bear in Gatlinburg on Thursday, authorities say
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Contrary to some posts on social media, the Gatlinburg Police Department said Friday none of its officers shot a bear. The police department said it learned Friday morning about a false social media claim that an officer shot and killed a bear on July 25. It said the "accusation of the Gatlinburg Police Department discharging a firearm and killing a bear is absolutely untrue."
Revisiting and re-ranking Tennessee’s 2021 recruiting class
In college football, so much of a program’s success on its 12 to 15 game days hinges on what goes on the rest of the year. While the NCAA transfer portal offers programs another avenue toward roster-building and talent acquisition, traditional recruiting of high school prospects never stops, and even in the current dead period those official visits in June are becoming commitment announcements in July and August before players kick off their own senior seasons. At Tennessee, head football coach Josh Heupel and the Vols are looking to build off blue-chip-laden classes in the previous two cycles and taking aim at a potential second top-10 class in three years.
Catholic alum makes her mark on Paris Olympics in an artistic way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It was humble beginnings for Knox Catholic alum and current ETSU runner Mary Oakley Robertson. Never in a million years did Robertson expect to have any connection to the Olympic games. This year, she represents the Fighting Irish in a unique way, and it is in a sport that you might not expect.
Catalytic converter thieves hit Stinnett Automotive
Newport Police responded Thursday, July 25 to Stinnett Automotive on West Broadway regarding several vehicles on the auto dealership’s lot that had catalytic converters removed. According to an incident report, a total of six vehicles were discovered by employees to have been vandalized. Three of the vehicles were inventory for sale on the lot and three were at the dealership for repairs or awaiting pickup. Employees advised the damage to the vehicles occurred sometime during the night on Wednesday, July 24. ...
City of Gatlinburg asks to avoid decorating with produce this fall after bear encounters
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gatlinburg officials, along with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, are asking people to hold off on using real produce for fall displays. This comes as the area has seen an uptick in bear encounters. City representatives said real producer can be a motivator for bears to enter populated areas.
Elizabethton City Schools to host annual Back-2-School Bash
The annual Elizabethton City Schools Back-2-School Bash will take place on July 29 at Elizabethton High School from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is designed to provide students with the necessary school supplies and access to various community resources to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming school year. Community organizations will be set […] The post Elizabethton City Schools to host annual Back-2-School Bash appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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