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Billy Amick signs with Minnesota Twins following lone season with Tennessee baseball
Baseball third baseman Billy Amick agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday for a signing bonus worth $1,453,700, according to MLB.com draft writer Jim Callis. The deal is worth the full value of the No. 60 overall pick in which Amick was selected with. Amick was drafted by...
2 East Tennessee children cancer-free after months of treatment for rare eye cancer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family is back home after their two children underwent months of cancer treatment in Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, Thomas and Vivienne Kneller were diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. "Retinoblastoma is a form of eye cancer that tends to...
Tennessee baseball's Blake Burke signs deal with Milwaukee Brewers
First baseman Blake Burke agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday for a signing bonus worth $2,100,000, according to Baseball America draft writer Carlos Collazo. The deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $2,698,300. Burke was selected No. 34 overall by the Brewers in...
Future of former little Milligan Elementary School up for discussion
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The future of the former Little Milligan Elementary School property still hangs in the balance. The Carter County Board of Education (BOE) met for a special-called meeting Tuesday to decide what to do with the now-closed school. The board voted to close the school earlier this year despite pushback from […]
Honeybee Coffee regains ownership from business coach Aaron Hensley after chaotic closures
Honeybee Coffee's original owners have regained ownership of the company, according to a social media post that thanked the community for support as it rebuilds from selling to a self-proclaimed entrepreneur who staff say ran the business into the ground. "We want to start by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for the kind messages...
Tennessee baseball pitcher records 0.00 ERA halfway through Summer League
Tennessee baseball pitcher Tanner Franklin joined the Chatham Anglers as a pitcher in the Cape Cod Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league, and has been dominant on the mound this summer. The Cape Cod League is often considered the best summer league in the country for collegiate players and...
Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order at day two of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Another Witten could be on his way to Knoxville
Jason Whitten is a vol for life. Although Witten’s college career was not eye-popping numbers wise, he was a great blocker on the field and more than serviceable as a pass catcher as well. Witten had 797 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his three years in Knoxville, before leaving to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Lenoir City shop owner didn't ask for this massive Biden sign, and there's not much she can do
Angie Monahan, owner of Honey Blossom Boutique in Lenoir City, was having a regular Sunday morning on July 14 when she received a surprise call from one of her friends. He asked, "Did you put this sign up?" Monahan had no idea what her friend was talking about until he texted her...
Once Tennessee football has game in hand, Nico Iamaleava needs to be benched. Immediately | Adams
Once Tennessee football gathers next week for media-day interviews and preseason practice, the question-and-answer exchanges might not seem much different from last year's at the same time. The quarterback will be front and center. Last season, much of the speculation about Tennessee centered on Joe Milton, UT’s new starter. Next week, the top talking...
Bristol, Tenn. City Schools unveils rebranded holiday basketball tournament ‘The Classic’
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) and Tennessee High School announced on Tuesday a revamped holiday basketball tournament named “The Classic.” According to a release from the school district, The Classic will take place Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 30-31 this year. The tournament, formerly known as the Arby’s Classic, has been a […]
Hawkins Co. passes budget with property tax increase
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Commission finalized and passed the 2024-25 budget Monday night, following delays that stemmed from property tax concerns. The finalized budget does include a property tax increase of .2299 or just under 23 cents, according to Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte. Previously, the proposed tax increase had been […]
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