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Lee says Tenn. will speed up hiring in labs, aims to push through backlog of rape kits
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:45:35 +0000
Author: Melissa Brown, Nashville Tennessean
Gov. Lee says Tennessee will speed up hiring lab techs, wants to cut backlog of untested rape kits.
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Where abuse investigations stand after teens file lawsuit against Knoxville cheer coach
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:17:50 +0000
Author: Liz Kellar and Becca Wright, Knoxville News Sentinel
A criminal investigation is pending, the coach has been dropped from the University of Tennessee squad, and the gym report abuse.
Knoxville police investigate fatal shooting of 16-year-old boy near Middlebrook Pike
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:03:19 +0000
Author: Liz Kellar, Knoxville News Sentinel
A male gunshot victim was found dead at the scene, the post stated. Multiple possible witnesses were located on scene and detained for questioning.
More details: Knoxville police investigate fatal shooting of 16-year-old boy near Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville cheer coach and gym are the subjects of a sexual abuse lawsuit: What we know
Created: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:11:50 +0000
Author: Liz Kellar, Knoxville News Sentinel
The 22-year-old coach previously was fired by the gym, Premier Athletics in West Knoxville, and suspended from the national federation.
More details: Knoxville cheer coach and gym are the subjects of a sexual abuse lawsuit: What we know
How United Methodist seminaries are navigating uncertain future as denomination splinters
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:21:01 +0000
Author: Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean
As the United Methodist Church splinters and faces uncertainty about what happens next, so do the institutions responsible for the denomination's future.
What to know about the 4 constitutional amendments on Tennessee's Nov. 8 ballot
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:01:30 +0000
Author: Melissa Brown, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee voters have a chance to vote on four constitutional amendments this fall. Here's what you need to know about each one.
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Removing an unenforced ban on clergy in legislature: Tennessee's Amendment 4
Created: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:35:05 +0000
Author: Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean
Tennesseans will decide on Nov. 8 whether to repeal a ban on clergy serving in the legislature, which hasn't been enforced in 40-plus years.
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Biden warns Tropical Storm Ian could be 'deadliest' in Florida history; 2.6M without power: Live updates
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:59:02 +0000
Author: John Bacon, Celina Tebor and Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
A section of the Sanibel Causeway collapsed into San Carlos Bay, cutting off access to the barrier island. Tropical Storm Ian updates.
Hurricane Ian one of strongest storms in US history; 2M in Florida without power; 911 callers stranded in homes
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:42:15 +0000
Author: John Bacon, Doyle Rice and Celina Tebor, USA TODAY
Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida as one of the most powerful storms to make landfall in the U.S. 2 million reported power outages. Live updates.
To end gun violence, leaders say, Knoxville must alleviate stifling Black poverty
Created: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:25:32 +0000
Author: Angela Dennis, Knoxville News Sentinel
It's critical for public officials to be seen in neighborhoods grappling with economic and public safety problems, said community leaders.
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Explore the secret fairy tale gardens of this historic Kingston Pike mansion
Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:27:47 +0000
Author: John Shearer
You can step inside the garden, full of terraced walls, hedges, a gazebo and plenty of roses.
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3 new living options would transform South Knox area near proposed UT pedestrian bridge
Created: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:00:28 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Whether you're looking for student housing or post-grad apartments, this South Knoxville street could be one of downtown's up-and-coming areas.
Gov. Bill Lee sending 1,200 emergency responders as Florida braces for hurricane Ian
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:42:10 +0000
Author: Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee emergency response being sent to Florida as Hurricane Ian bares down on gulf coast.
More details: Gov. Bill Lee sending 1,200 emergency responders as Florida braces for hurricane Ian
Tennessee textbook commission needs more staff to deal with school books law, chair says
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:53:22 +0000
Author: Melissa Brown, Nashville Tennessean
Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission chair Linda Cash told a legislative subcommittee the law has added a lot of work.
Teens file lawsuit saying Knoxville cheer gym and coach didn't protect them from sex abuse
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:58:26 +0000
Author: Liz Kellar and Clare Amari, Knoxville News Sentinel
Two teenage boys say they were sexually abused by their coach at a Knoxville cheerleading gym, and the abuse widespread, a federal lawsuit says.
Say farewell to the old Adrian Burnett Elementary with last walk through the building
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:24:32 +0000
Author: Ali James
The last chance to wander the hallways of the original Adrian Burnett Elementary School building is happening 4-7 p.m. Saturday.
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Fifth Avenue in Knoxville through the years in pictures
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:05 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
See pictures of Fifth Avenue in Knoxville through the years!
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Amendment 2 would create a temporary line of succession if the governor is incapacitated
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:04:52 +0000
Author: Adam Friedman, Nashville Tennessean
Under the amendment, the Speaker of the Senate would assume the temporary duties of the governor and not be required to resign their Senate seat.
'Communications is a huge part': After high-profile shootings, Knoxville agencies prepare
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:28:57 +0000
Author: Liz Kellar, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knoxville Police Department served as the lead agency as multiple first response crews participated in the collaborative active shooter training.
Will that Tennessee college degree pay off? It depends on where you go – here's the data
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:41:30 +0000
Author: Becca Wright, Knoxville News Sentinel
Will an investment in Tennessee's higher education actually pay off? Data from the U.S. Department of Education suggests it will - for most colleges.
Burned body identified as 34-year-old Knoxville woman
Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:14:13 +0000
Author: Liz Kellar, Knoxville News Sentinel
On Saturday, police responded near Watauga Avenue in North Knoxville to meet with fire crews, who had responded for what was reported as a tire fire.
More details: Burned body identified as 34-year-old Knoxville woman
Knoxville Public Safety Building through the years in pictures
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:51:53 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
See photos of the Knoxville Public Safety Building through the years! It was once located on N. Broadway and currently sits on Howard Baker Jr. Ave.
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Hurricane Ian could bring weekend rain and wind to Knoxville and across East Tennessee
Created: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:49:16 +0000
Author: Devarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall on Florida's western coast later this week, and its remnants could reach East Tennessee this weekend.
More details: Hurricane Ian could bring weekend rain and wind to Knoxville and across East Tennessee
How do you know if a college education in Tennessee is worth the cost?
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:44:14 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell and Becca Wright, Knoxville News Sentinel
Will an investment in Tennessee's higher education actually pay off? Data from the U.S. Department of Education suggests it will -- for most colleges.
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'It belongs to you': Inaugural First Amendment Festival unites freedom, fun
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:03:39 +0000
Author: Angele Latham, Jackson Sun
Discovery Park of America and the Freedom Forums' inaugural First Amendment festival drew scores of people Saturday to appreciate the nation's freedoms.
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If downtown Knoxville had a book of unspoken rules, these should make the cut
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:41:41 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
From biking to driving, drinking to petting (dogs, of course), these are the things everyone should just know about downtown Knoxville.
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Tennessee man catches state record-breaking 118-pound catfish
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:23:24 +0000
Author: Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean
Micka Burkhart hauled in a 118-pound blue catfish from the Cumberland River in Stewart County over the weekend.
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Tennessee's Amendment 1 would add right-to-work to state's constitution, unions oppose it
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:02:06 +0000
Author: Adam Friedman, Nashville Tennessean
If Tennessee's amendment 1 passes, it would cement the state's right-to-work law in the constitution, a move unions oppose and business leaders support.
Retiring Urban League CEO reflects on tenure: 'I was privileged to sit in the chair'
Created: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:44:33 +0000
Author: Devarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
Phyllis Nichols explains her proudest moments as Knoxville Area Urban League CEO and how we can better support Knoxville's underserved communities.
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