Zoo Knoxville mourns the loss of Tex the tortoise
The same year Zoo Knoxville’s Tex the tortoise was born, the Civil War came to an end and a new blasting product called dynamite was invented. The reptile that staff members said loved the...
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Demolition work scheduled, closing streets in Morristown
The former Bradley Hardware Building in downtown Morristown has been scheduled for demolition after the property owner obtained the necessary permits for the work. A city report said North Cumberland Street and a block...
Sullivan County couple charged with murder in overdose death
A Tennessee couple accused of supplying the lethal dose of narcotics to an overdose victim in August of 2024 in Sullivan County has been indicted by a grand jury. David and Christy Scott, 47,...
Two Cocke County HS students charged after pellet gun found on campus
Two Cocke County High School students are criminally charged following an investigation by Newport police into a handgun being brought on campus. A published report said the school’s student resource officer was informed of...
ZMax Cars Tour, Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced October date at Newport Speedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Newport Speedway are confirming a race date of October 3rd for his ZMax Cars Tour late model series. The Cars Tour is an offshoot of the former Hooters Pro Cup...
TN House passes school voucher expansion
The Tennessee House passed a bill to expand school vouchers. The bill would expand the Education Freedom Scholarship program to 35,000 scholarships for the 2026-27 school year. The program is currently limited to 25,000...
