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The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden Mourns the Death of His Son Rusty Golden
Although finding himself no longer part of the band for some time, many know William Lee Golden as a member of The Oak Ridge Boys. Joining the band during the 1960s, Golden helped the group step into the spotlight. But like any band, the group went through some tough years as members decided to do away with Golden in order to change their image. He eventually returned years later and even gained entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Oak Ridge Boys. While enjoying his time on stage, Golden loved creating a family. But recently, he shared the heartbreaking news that his son, Rusty Golden, passed away at 65.
Teenager 'stable' after near-drowning incident at Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool
A near drowning incident occurred Tuesday, July 2, at the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool, the city of Oak Ridge is reporting. A teenage boy was pulled from the deep end of the pool at 5:45 p.m. He was not identified in the city government news release because of his age.
Lifeguards and First Responders Resuscitate Swimmer at Oak Ridge Pool
Yesterday around 5:50 PM, a person was pulled from the Oak Ridge pool by lifeguards. With the help of Fire Department first responders, the victim was successfully resuscitated. According to reports, the person was breathing when the ambulance left the scene. No further information has been released regarding the incident.
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET – July 2, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Mount Juliet matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cooks Star Market, 3251 S. Mount Juliet Road in Mount Juliet. No additional information...
Tragic Discovery Missing Georgia Firefighters Found Dead in Tennessee
The recent discovery of four missing Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee has left communities in shock. The firefighters, including two lieutenants from LaGrange, Georgia, were initially reported missing after an intense residential fire. The incident unravelled when the firefighters had to confront a blaze in a single-story wood frame...
TBI issues AMBER Alert on behalf of Tennessee girl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 7-year-old Tennessee girl by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Serenity Alanna Marie Kinsey was last seen at her Indian Creek Road home in Dandridge at about 1 a.m. She was wearing black shorts and a blue shirt, the TBI said.
2025 linebacker Christian Gass includes Tennessee in top three
2025 linebacker prospect Christian Gass named his top three schools. Gass’ top three schools are Tennessee, Georgia and USC, according to Chad Simmons of On3. He also announced his commitment date will be July 20. The 6-foot-2.5, 215 pound four-star linebacker prospect is from Eastside High School in Covington,...
Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Tennessee Ranks Among Top Ten Worst States to Work in America
A recent study analyzing data in three key areas has named among the top ten worst states to work in America. The study conducted by OxFamAmerica.org looked at three key areas of American work life: wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. The score in each area was weighted to calculate a final score for each of the 50 states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted in January on felony conspiracy charges for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade were sentenced this week to terms ranging from 6 months in prison to three years of supervised release. The sentences were below those asked by prosecutors, and U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger said she took into account the good works of the defendants in their communities.
Report finds more than half of all home sold in East Tennessee went for asking price or above in May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People looking to buy a home in East Tennessee continued to face increasingly higher prices in May, according to a new report. The East Tennessee REALTORS group said the median sale price for a home in the region increased to around $365,000 in May, a jump of around 8.96% compared to the previous year. In April, the realty group said the median home sale price was around $354,450. It also said around half of the homes sold in the region were under contract in 13 days or less.
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