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Knox County Schools Show Improvement in ELA and Math Scores

Knox County Schools Show Improvement in ELA and Math Scores

Knox County Schools saw growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and math scores according to TCAP scores released today, even as the effects of the pandemic remain evident. The latest round of scores reflects Spring 2022 and Fall 2021 end-of-course exams in ELA, math, science and social studies. Data released by the State of Tennessee…MORE

Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Endangered African Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Endangered African Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the birth of an endangered African lion cub.  The female cub, born on June 16, is the third offspring of father Upepo and mother Amara, and a full sibling to 6-month-old cubs Magi and Anga.  Amara is nursing and caring for the cub, who is healthy and thriving.  Amara…MORE

Real ID Licenses Will be Required Beginning May 3, 2023

Real ID Licenses Will be Required Beginning May 3, 2023

The pandemic causing another pause to Real ID licenses but soon those will be required. You will need a Real ID license to access certain Federal buildings, to enter nuclear facilities and to board commercial flights within the United States, beginning May 3rd of next year. Many people may have forgotten all about the REAL…MORE

Morristown Crash Leaves Multiple Victims Hospitalized

Morristown Crash Leaves Multiple Victims Hospitalized

Four people hospitalized following a crash in Morristown. It happened yesterday (Sunday) morning when a Toyota pick-up ran a red light at Progress Parkway, striking a Chevy pick-up. The Toyota landed on it’s side in the median. Morristown police say three people total were trapped in the Toyota, one in the Chevy. Two of the…MORE

Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020

Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020

Deaths across Knox and Anderson counties have increased more than 11 percent in 2020 from 2019, while homicides rose nearly 72 percent, according to the 2020 Annual Report. The annual report was released by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center which provides autopsy and consultative services for 23 counties in Middle and East Tennessee. According…MORE

Three Sports Book Companies Approved for Licensing in TN

Three Sports Book Companies Approved for Licensing in TN

(AP) A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee’s online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing wagers on Nov. 1. FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings drew the approval Wednesday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. The panel has also approved companies to play various…MORE

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