Yearly Archives: 2024

Is Governor Bill Lee’s School Voucher Plan Bill Dead

Is Governor Bill Lee’s School Voucher Plan Bill Dead

 Governor Bill Lee’s bill to give students private school vouchers in Tennessee appears to be dying. The intent was to let 20,000 public school students go to private institutions across the state and give them $7,000 each. For four weeks lawmakers have rolled Gov. Lee’s voucher plan, but as the session starts to wind down,…MORE

#2 VOLS BLAST SIX HOMERS TO TOPPLE KNIGHTS, 20-5
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#2 VOLS BLAST SIX HOMERS TO TOPPLE KNIGHTS, 20-5

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/3 Tennessee ran its winning streak to seven games with a 20-5 midweek victory over Bellarmine on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols started fast with seven runs in the second inning to take an early lead and went on to score in six of the eight innings they batted…MORE

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department Charges Two People with Child Abuse
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Department Charges Two People with Child Abuse

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department says two people are charged with child abuse involving a four-month-old baby. On March 28th, deputies were called to Greeneville Community Hospital for a report of possible child abuse involving a four-month-old baby.  Yesterday (Tuesday), a Grand Jury handed down indictments for 18-year-old Faith Stewart and 21-year-old Danny Furr. Stewart…MORE

Human Remains Found in Kingsport Identified as Missing Hawkins Co. Man

Human Remains Found in Kingsport Identified as Missing Hawkins Co. Man

Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) Human remains found on a property in Kingsport earlier this month have been identified as a man missing since 2020. Kingsport Police Department officials report the remains found at a Wadlow Gap Road property on April 7 are those of Nicholas Massengill. Massengill, age 38 at the time of his disappearance,…MORE

Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law,” so the bill now heads to the governor’s desk. Jillian Ludwig was a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville who was shot and killed in November of last year. The bullet was fired by a man who was deemed incompetent to stand trial…MORE

CALDWELL ANNOUNCES LADY VOL ASSISTANTS
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CALDWELL ANNOUNCES LADY VOL ASSISTANTS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — First-year Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell has announced the addition of four dynamic staff members, including three who previously served as associate head coaches and two from SEC schools who possess impressive credentials in the world of recruiting and player development. Joining the Lady Vol program as assistant coaches are Roman Tubner,…MORE

University of Tennessee Extends Enrollment Deadline Amid FAFSA Delays

University of Tennessee Extends Enrollment Deadline Amid FAFSA Delays

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The University of Tennessee is extending its enrollment confirmation deadline amid delays in processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Department of Education’s change in the distribution of FAFSA information to universities across the country has resulted in delays in financial aid information for students and families,…MORE

KCS To Host Student Hiring Expo

KCS To Host Student Hiring Expo

On Thursday, April 18, Knox County Schools will host the “865 Ready! Hiring Expo”, which aims to connect local businesses with 11th- and 12th-grade job seekers. The event will take place at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. Companies will conduct on-site interviews for temporary / seasonal employment, summer employment, part-time employment,…MORE

SPARKS SELECT JACKSON FOURTH IN WNBA DRAFT
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SPARKS SELECT JACKSON FOURTH IN WNBA DRAFT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. –Rickea Jackson became the fourth consecutive Tennessee Lady Vol taken in the first round over the past four years of the WNBA Draft, with the 6-foot-2 forward going to the Los Angeles Sparks with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round. It marked the first time in school history that UT had players…MORE

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Hancock County

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Hancock County

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Hancock County. THP says 58-year-old Ronnie Kinsler’s pick-up truck had broken down in the southbound lane of Panther Creek Road Sunday night and he was standing behind it while another truck was parked in front it with the driver of the other standing between the…MORE

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