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Knox County Schools closed the rest of the week because of illness
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:22:53 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County Schools will closed for the rest of the week because of illness, and all school-based activities are canceled.
More details: Knox County Schools closed the rest of the week because of illness
A drugmaker cut off this small-town Tennessee pharmacy. It found another supplier
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:36:21 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
A Morristown pharmacy's orders for a widely abused opioid on the black market — "Oxy 30 blues" — were high enough to rate blacklisting by a drugmaker.
More details: A drugmaker cut off this small-town Tennessee pharmacy. It found another supplier
Knoxville Police to have body cameras by this summer, Mayor Kincannon announces
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:33:05 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
The City Council unanimously asked the department to study the technology last September.
More details: Knoxville Police to have body cameras by this summer, Mayor Kincannon announces
Knoxville suspends and launches investigation into whistleblowers who spied on supervisor
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:21 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox News published a report Dec. 23 detailing the pair's surveillance and the rift it exposed between the city's executive and human resources teams.
Why a duo is guilty in one East Tennessee robbery, but sentenced for a multi-state spree
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:52:14 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
A federal judge in Knoxville ruled the couple were involved in many more crimes than those for which they were convicted.
As Knoxville Center Mall closes, a new chapter opens for its 35-year tenant
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:07 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
"If you can survive in (Knoxville Center), you can survive almost anywhere. I don't mean that in a derogatory way, but you can see, there's no people."
More details: As Knoxville Center Mall closes, a new chapter opens for its 35-year tenant
Could Gov. Lee's abortion ban survive a legal challenge? Experts on both sides doubtful
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:00:12 +0000
Author: Anita Wadhwani, Nashville Tennessean
Experts on both sides of the abortion debate question the legal strategy behind Gov. Bill Lee's 'heartbeat' abortion ban.
Pharmacist knew her shop was flooding Kingsport with pills, but nothing changed
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:07:30 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
The details about how drug distributors flooded Tennessee with opioids were revealed after Knox News won a court order to make the records public.
More details: Pharmacist knew her shop was flooding Kingsport with pills, but nothing changed
Here's why some KnoxNews stories are labeled 'For Subscribers'
Created: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:50:19 +0000
Author: Joel Christopher, Knoxville News Sentinel
We want to acknowledge readers' support more meaningfully, so we're making a significant amount of our work available to subscribers only.
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A smoke bomb was thrown into Yassin's after fireworks disrupted a county meeting
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:36:57 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Someone set off fireworks outside the Knoxville City-County Building during a meeting. Thirty minutes later a smoke bomb was thrown into Yassin's Falafel House.
More details: A smoke bomb was thrown into Yassin's after fireworks disrupted a county meeting
This drug is made for drug-addicted pregnant women. One pharmacy sold 300,000 doses
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:07:52 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Johnson City pharmacy "appears to have been the largest retail purchaser in the U.S.," according to an investigator.
More details: This drug is made for drug-addicted pregnant women. One pharmacy sold 300,000 doses
'How many people can you massacre and still be honored?' House has impassioned debate on Forrest bust removal
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:13:38 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
Rep. Rick Staples, D-Knoxville, has filed a resolution urging the Capitol Commission to remove the Forrest bust.
Study finds Medicaid expansion helped poor Southerners stay healthy — but the impact is bigger than that
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:00:10 +0000
Author: Vincent Gabrielle, Knoxville News Sentinel
A new study found that Medicaid expansion helped poor people stay healthy. But other researchers say the impact of Medicare is bigger than that.
Knox County unanimously approves TVA Tower swap, gives legislative victory to Mayor Jacobs
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:39:42 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
The deal would move the Knox County School System employees into the Tennessee Valley Authority East Tower, pending a few more tweaks. Monday's vote was the biggest.
Man admits to fatally shooting woman during domestic dispute, Knox County authorities say
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:14:16 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
The suspect and the victim had recently moved to Knoxville, according to a press release. The woman was found dead in a Missoula Way home.
East Towne Mall was Knoxville's next big thing after 1982 World's Fair
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:20:57 +0000
Author: John Shearer, Special to the News Sentinel
As construction was completed, engineering company spokesman Tom Walton said, "We have built a lot of shopping malls, and this is the nicest one."
More details: East Towne Mall was Knoxville's next big thing after 1982 World's Fair
Why the Tennessee House will no longer hold these little-known, secretive meetings to discuss legislation
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:37:27 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
This year, House members are doing one less thing — they will no longer hold committee pre-meetings due to concerns over transparency and time management.
Restaurant inspections: Neglected restrooms affect health scores this week
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:32:39 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County Health Department recently evaluated the following restaurants. Restaurant scores may change with follow-up visits.
More details: Restaurant inspections: Neglected restrooms affect health scores this week
Former Knoxville police chiefs named to national law enforcement review panel
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:12 +0000
Author: Victor Ashe, Shopper News columnist
Victor Ashe: Clearly, this will be a high-profile undertaking and could have a lasting, positive impact on law enforcement for the future.
More details: Former Knoxville police chiefs named to national law enforcement review panel
What is Tennessee doing to control opioid prescriptions? Not enough, lawmakers say
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:15 +0000
Author: Brett Kelman, Nashville Tennessean
A study found 31 Tennessee medical professionals who prescribed opioids in alarming patterns but haven't been scrutinized by the Department of Health or state medical boards.
More details: What is Tennessee doing to control opioid prescriptions? Not enough, lawmakers say
What if the Vince Lombardi Trophy designer had eaten a sausage biscuit or waffles instead? | Sam Venable
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:12 +0000
Author: Sam Venable, Knoxville News Sentinel
Super Bowl winners can thank trophy designer Oscar Reidner, who truly had a breakfast of champions.
Tennessee moves to cement right-to-work law in state constitution
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:07 +0000
Author: Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean
Business leaders and legislators argued the legislation is important to securing a strong economic future now because of growing threats to the rule in other parts of the country.
More details: Tennessee moves to cement right-to-work law in state constitution
Duo sentenced for alleged multi-state crime spree
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:12 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
A federal judge in Knoxville ruled the couple were involved in many more crimes than those for which they were convicted.
More details: Duo sentenced for alleged multi-state crime spree
Regal Tuxedo among last stores open in Knoxville Center Mall
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:07 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Regal Tuxedo, a part of Knoxville Center Mall since the mall opened in 1984, is among the last stores left in the mall.
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Regal Tuxedo's Ben Dobson explains why the Centerline Drive location was chosen
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:07 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Regal Tuxedo owner and operations director Ben Dobson explains why the Centerline Drive location was chosen
More details: Regal Tuxedo's Ben Dobson explains why the Centerline Drive location was chosen
Donald Trump Jr. touts father's accomplishments, slams media and Democrats while stumping for Bill Hagerty
Created: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:01:03 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
Trump Jr.'s appearance made him the first high profile speaker to visit Tennessee on behalf of Hagerty's campaign/
Roane, Hawkins schools announce closures due to 'increased illness,' absences
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:04:29 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
Roane County Schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday because of the increased number of absences.
More details: Roane, Hawkins schools announce closures due to 'increased illness,' absences
Trump picks former House Speaker Beth Harwell and ETSU president for TVA board
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:04:01 +0000
Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he plans to nominate the pair.
More details: Trump picks former House Speaker Beth Harwell and ETSU president for TVA board
'The Bachelor': Controversial contestant makes a return and the other women aren't happy
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:53:07 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
Alayah Benavidez returned to the show after being kicked off last week, and one contestant's ex-boyfriend makes a return.
Tennessee school voucher program rules approved, but opposition remains in statehouse
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000
Author: Jason Gonzales, Nashville Tennessean
A Joint Government Operations Committee approved rules that spell out how Tennessee's Education Savings Account program will operate.
More details: Tennessee school voucher program rules approved, but opposition remains in statehouse
Great Smoky Mountains National Park adds 1 million visitors in 2019 to top previous records
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:37:14 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
The park in Tennessee and North Carolina is already the most-visited in the US, and a section of the Foothills Parkway has skyrocketed in popularity.
IRS notifies Rep. Matthew Hill of $19,000 in unpaid taxes
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:26:04 +0000
Author: Associated Press, Nashville Tennessean
Rep. Matthew Hill, a Republican representing Jonesborough, has an unpaid balance of about $4,360 from 2016 and an unpaid balance of $14,680 from 2018,
More details: IRS notifies Rep. Matthew Hill of $19,000 in unpaid taxes
Driver in fatal crash smoked weed because he was 'upset over Kobe Bryant passing away,' police say
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:37:50 +0000
Author: Micaela A Watts, Memphis Commercial Appeal
The driver, Charles Jones, told police he had smoked marijuana after learning about Kobe Bryant's death.
Michael Bloomberg's partner Diana Taylor visits Knoxville's FISH Hospitality Pantry
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:15 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Diana Taylor, partner of Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg, visits Knoxville's FISH Hospitality Pantry
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Tennessee 'needs Michael Bloomberg to be president,' his partner says in Knoxville
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:17 +0000
Author: Georgiana Vines, Knoxville News Sentinel
Michael Bloomberg's domestic partner, Diana Taylor, campaigned at his Knoxville headquarters Friday.
More details: Tennessee 'needs Michael Bloomberg to be president,' his partner says in Knoxville
Diana Taylor, partner of Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg, visits Knoxville's FISH Hospitality Pantry
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:15 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Diana Taylor, partner of Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg, visits Knoxville's FISH Hospitality Pantry on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Georgia death row case could open the door to sparing Tennessee's condemned, advocates say
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:07 +0000
Author: Adam Tamburin, Nashville Tennessean
Earlier this month, the Georgia parole board canceled Jimmy Fletcher Meders' execution with hours to spare. What does it mean for Tennessee's death row inmates?
Capitol Notebook: Hagerty's Senate campaign brings in Trump Jr. to headline fundraiser
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:45:49 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert and Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
The latest political news from the USA TODAY Network - Tennessee.
More details: Capitol Notebook: Hagerty's Senate campaign brings in Trump Jr. to headline fundraiser
Knoxville Center Mall, AKA East Towne Mall, through the years
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:10:26 +0000
Author: Ruth White, Shopper News
A look at Knoxville Center Mall, AKA East Towne Mall, and how it's changed through the years.
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Knoxville drugstore asked for black market painkillers and got them - plus millions more, records show
Created: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:08:58 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
The details about how drug distributors flooded Tennessee with opioids were revealed after Knox News won a court order to make the records public.
A boozy place is coming to town — but not beer, wine or liquor. Have you heard of mead?
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:58:37 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Smoky Mountain Meadery near downtown Knoxville will make mead and a drink that is "the marriage of mankind's two oldest fermented beverages."
Former Vols in NBA and other VFLs react to Kobe Bryant's death
Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:13:28 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Former Tennessee basketball players reacted on social media to the death of Kobe Bryant on Sunday.
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Former Halls High School, Tennessee Tech football player arrested for DUI, killing one
Created: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 16:17:57 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Riley Patton was arrested in South Carolina for a DUI hit-and-run. Patton played for Halls High School, Tennessee Tech and Coastal Carolina University.
More details: Former Halls High School, Tennessee Tech football player arrested for DUI, killing one
Boy Scouts of East Tennessee through the years
Created: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:05:10 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
A photographic history of Boy Scouts in East Tennessee.
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Advocates want to make Virginia an abortion 'save haven'
Created: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:46:35 +0000
Author: Sarah Rankin, The Associated Press
Abortion-rights groups laid out their legislative priorities this week, emphasizing a measure to undo Republican-backed laws including a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion.
More details: Advocates want to make Virginia an abortion 'save haven'
Tennessee House adopts drug-free workplace policy under changes pushed by Speaker Cameron Sexton
Created: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:00:05 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
The change comes less than a year after a former employee admitted to using cocaine in a legislative office.
Tennessee Tech student tests negative for coronavirus, TDH says
Created: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 06:04:20 +0000
Author: Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean
The Tennessee Tech University student tested for coronavirus yielded negative results, the Tennessee Department of Health said Friday.
More details: Tennessee Tech student tests negative for coronavirus, TDH says