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Vols' favorites James and Vescovi sign with NBA teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — In a big round of applause from Vols nation on Monday, two of the most accomplished players in the history of the University of Tennessee men's basketball program inked contracts with NBA teams to begin their professional careers. Josiah-Jordan James agreed to terms on a...
Tennessee Takes Over SEC Network On Friday
The 10th-annual SEC Network Takeover is underway, and Tennessee’s day in the spotlight begins at midnight ET on Friday, July 5. During the #SECNTakeover, each of the now 16 Southeastern Conference schools has the opportunity to create a customized, 24-hour stretch of programming to highlight its memorable moments and history. Ten Tennessee athletic events from 2023-24 and one produced show highlight UT’s 24-hour takeover this year.
Finding new homes for hellbenders on the Watauga River
During his seven-year stint as MountainTrue’s High Country regional director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill has planted thousands of native plants, sampled water at streams across the region, reviewed reams of pages of government policy, and spent many hours on porches with local land stewards. He’s also helped remove two dams and transplant protected hellbenders.
Sunset Gap celebrates 100 years with festivities
COSBY — Sunset Gap Community Center is celebrating 100 years of serving the community. A Christian center built to serve the entire family, Sunset Gap serves about 700 families every month. It offers a food pantry, thrift shop, mission teams and playground with walking track. The center offers seasonal events as well, such as an Easter egg hunt, Secret Santa program, backpack and school supply giveaways, a Fourth of July celebration and live auctions. ...
Emerald Youth hoping to build anticipated $20 million youth development facility in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Emerald Youth Foundation said it hopes to build a new $20 million facility in East Knoxville that would focus on "whole child youth development." It said it responded to Knoxville's request for contractors to bid on a project to develop a parcel of vacant land.
Search continues after escaped inmate was spotted near Greenville County fast food restaurant, police say
Authorities have released new pictures of an escaped inmate from Tennessee who they say was last spotted at a Greenville, South Carolina, Walmart. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division sent an alert Sunday about 43-year-old Billy Reed Fletcher. Pictures of Fletcher are below:. The alert said Fletcher escaped the Carter...
DOJ: Tellico Village Property Owners Association to pay over $1.3 million after reciving PPP loan despite ineligibility
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tellico Village Property Owners Association (TVPOA) has agreed to pay $1,361,992.22 million after it was found to receive a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan that it was not actually eligible for, the United States Department of Justice said. Congress created the PPP during the pandemic...
Crossville Celebrating 4th With Music, Fireworks
Crossville celebrates the Fourth of July with music and a fireworks show at Centennial Park Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the local group, The Member Berries, will perform with the Fireworks at 9pm. Medley said the celebration is a great tradition that brings the community together. “We’ve...
A Chattanooga Story For Tennessee’s Digital Opportunity Summit
This month, Chattanooga hosts the State of Tennessee’s Digital Opportunity Summit. It takes place on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Chattanooga Convention Center - with a pre-summit conference set for Monday, July 22nd, starting at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, that will highlight Chattanooga’s story in digital opportunity partnerships in the past decade.
WATCH: Why one Memphis lawmaker fought to protect hairstyles in Tennessee
Why one Memphis lawmaker fought to protect hairstyles in Tennessee. Discrimination comes in all forms and that includes discriminating against a person's hair. But two years ago, Tennessee adopted the Crown Act to end hair discrimination.
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.
Tennessee girl at center of AMBER Alert found dead
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – UPDATE: Serenity Kinsey has been found dead in Douglas Lake, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Coffey. Kinsey reportedly liked water and lived near the lake, according to our sister station WVLT. Kinsey’s body was found by divers not far from her home, according to...
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...
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.
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