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GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
Strikers rise, win Dark Knight
Throughout the summer, we’re inviting you to share your best shots from sporting events featuring individuals and/or teams from Hawkins County. Any age group, any level, win or lose. This edition’s Shots of the Week segment features the East Tennessee Strikers. The photos were submitted by Jeff Gray. The East Tennessee Strikers 16U fast-pitch softball team went undefeated to win the Dark Knight Night Tournament on July 20 in Knoxville....
Panthers host Middlesboro for 7-on-7 scrimmage
The Cumberland Gap Panthers and new head coach Nick Nash hosted the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets for a 7-on-7 scrimmage last Thursday. The Panthers will open the regular season on Friday, August 23 at home against Cosby. (Photos by Jay Compton) The post Panthers host Middlesboro for 7-on-7 scrimmage appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Jonesborough water outage scheduled for Monday night
Jonesborough residents can expect a scheduled water outage Monday night, July 29. The scheduled water outage is set for 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, the Town of Jonesbnorough announced in a Thursday press release. According to the town, crews will work diligently to shorten the time of the outage.
The Great Escape: Manhunt and Legal Battle Erupts After Repeat Offender Sean Williams Fights for Freedom
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial. According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
AAA: TN gas prices hold steady
Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week and the state average remains at $3.11 — the same as one week ago, according to AAA. In its weekly Tennessee gas price report, AAA’s average is now $3.11 which is 11 cents more expensive than one month ago, but six cents less than one year ago. However, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County once again decreased according to AAA, dropping from $3.09 per gallon last week to a current...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The investment in Richey didn’t pay […]
Brandon Barnes named Sullivan East's next head boys basketball coach
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sullivan East High School announced Thursday that is has selected Sullivan Central alum, Brandon Barnes, as the next to lead the Patriots boys basketball program ahead of the 2024-25 season. The former Sullivan Central Cougar played for the legendary Dickie Warren and now becomes...
Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Features More Activities, New Format Aug. 17
Ijams Nature Center’s 14th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings will bring back its popular marketplace and add new activities to its offerings on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A general admission ticket provides access to educational booths and activities, dipnetting, live animal...
Cumberland County Schools setting students up for post-high school success
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Cumberland County School System is a medium-sized system with 12 schools and roughly 7,000 students. It prides itself on being innovative and allowing students to prepare themselves for their future whether it be college or entering the workforce. “They’ve always had that career focus here and they work very hard […]
Tennessee football's biggest weakness may not matter. Georgia, Alabama have same problem | Adams
You know a couple of things about coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee football. If they have the right quarterback, the Vols will score a bunch of points; unless their secondary improves, they will give up a lot of points to the best quarterbacks on their schedule. Secondary issues have been a consistent theme in Heupel’s first three seasons at UT. But a different cast of defensive backs is at least cause for optimism this season. ...
LIST: Free meals offered at these East TN school districts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Families preparing for Back to School season in the coming weeks are likely budgeting for meals as well as school supplies. With inflation still impacting some grocery store prices, some may turn to free or reduced school meals for student breakfasts and lunches. Last fall, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, […]
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