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Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program

A combative President Barack Obama has rolled out a long-term jobs program before a cheering Labor Day crowd and coupled it with a campaign-season assault on Republicans for causing Americans' hard economic times.

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Big win sends UT gear flying off shelves

Report: Tenn. no longer most medicated; now No. 2

Vet walks cross-country to help other vets

Deputies ID man killed in fall down Fentress Co. embankment


Restaurants bring Labor Day lunch to firefighters Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 3:39 PM 09/06/10 - While many celebrate Labor Day with cookouts, family get-togethers and fun in the sun, there are many others, men and women, who are work the holiday to keep you safe. (Full Story)
Plane crashes on street in southern Nevada Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 12:37 PM 09/06/10 - The Federal Aviation Administration says a small airplane has crashed on a street in a residential neighborhood in southern Nevada. (Full Story)
State looks at road encroachments in Townsend Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 12:42 PM 09/06/10 - Businesses in the town of Townsend on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains derive their living from tourists and many lure in visitors with roadside decorations and other displays. (Full Story)
TOSHA rejects guns-in-bars challenge from server Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 12:39 PM 09/06/10 - A state inspector has ruled that Tennessee's new guns-in-bars law does not create an unsafe environment for servers. (Full Story)
Corrections joint effort saves state $33M Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 12:12 PM 09/06/10 - Correction officials say a collaborative effort between the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole and the state Correction Department to improve the chances an inmate released on parole won't be arrested again has saved the state $33 million within its first year. (Full Story)
Tenn. enrollment up, state wants higher grad rates Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 10:19 AM 09/06/10 - Enrollment is up almost 5 percent at Tennessee colleges and universities, but the state Board of Regents wants higher graduation rates to go with the increased number of students. (Full Story)
Tenn. woman mauled to death by pit bull Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 10:15 AM 09/06/10 - A Tennessee sheriff says an 85-year-old woman died after being mauled to death at her home by her pet pit bull. (Full Story)
Heavy damage, dog died after Knoxville house burns 3 Comments Last Updated: 4:14 PM 09/05/10 - A northeast Knoxville home caught fire Sunday afternoon, forcing two people from the house before firefighters arrived to battle the blaze. (Full Story)
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Taste of Farragut
The Farragut Business Alliance will present the second annual "Taste of Farragut," an event to give Farragut food and beverage establishments the opportunity to showcase a "specialty of the house" at a fun community gathering, with the additional opportunity to pair different wines with the food offerings.
SEC Grill Toppers Tips
Here are some tips to have a great time tailgating with the SEC Grill Toppers.
Police shut another Knoxville business on nuisance charges
KPD shut down another so called nuisance business Wednesday, arresting its owner and three others. Mickey T's Bar on North Central was boarded up after officers raided the location.
Pick and Grin benefit for "Guitars not Guns"
The "Pick and Grin" event set for Sept. 2 at Latitude 35 in Market Square will benefit the charity "Guitars not Guns."
Calling all Teachers
US Cellular is giving away One Million Dollars for schools. Teachers need to submit their project plan.

ETTM Headlines

UT's Gerald Jones could miss 2-3 games with hand injury
The senior wide receiver is Tennessee's most experienced wide out.
Vols prepare for Oregon
Vols host Oregon on ESPN 2 at 7 p.m.
Stewart takes his first Cup win of the year
Ten drivers have now clinched spots in the 12-man Chase for the Sprint Cup championship going into the final race before the playoff begins, led by points leader Kevin Harvick.
Derek Dooley's Sunday teleconference
Derek Dooley will address the media via phone every Sunday thru out the season.
Nifty 50
Derek Dooley wins his first game as Tennessee's head coach, as the Vols blank visiting Tennessee-Martin 50-0.

Sports Headlines

Vegas police: Hilton denied purse was hers
An arrest report obtained by The Associated Press says Paris Hilton denied owning the purse in which police say they found less than a gram of cocaine after a traffic stop.
Judge grants restraining order sought by DiCaprio
Court records show Leonardo DiCaprio has been granted a temporary restraining against a woman he says is threatening his safety.
Susan Boyle to sing for the pope during UK tour
British singing sensation Susan Boyle says she is humbled and honored by the opportunity to sing for Pope Benedict XVI during his tour of Britain.
Skaggs takes another turn on his musical journey
Bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs hopes fans of that genre stay with him when they hear his new album "Mosaic."
Bono, Medvedev talk charity over tea by the sea
Russia's rock music-loving president is hosting Bono at his resplendent residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

Entertainment Headlines

Report: Tenn. no longer most medicated; now No. 2
A statewide effort to curb over-prescribing in Tennessee has had a small effect.
Recession may have pushed US birth rate to new low
The U.S. birth rate has dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the recession is a big reason. They believe the sluggish economy has led many people to put off having children.
Keeping up with food recalls, safe food options
Recent recalls may have you questioning the safety of your family's food, but there is an easy way to help ensure what you are eating is safe.
FDA panel favors Glaxo epilepsy drug
Federal health advisers say GlaxoSmithKline's epilepsy drug Potiga appears effective in controlling seizures.
2 more die of heat-related causes in Shelby County
Two more people have died of heat-related causes in Shelby County, bringing the summer toll to 15.

Health Headlines

Plane crashes on street in southern Nevada
The Federal Aviation Administration says a small airplane has crashed on a street in a residential neighborhood in southern Nevada.
Unemployment rate rises as labor force expands
The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as weak hiring by private employers wasn't enough to keep pace with a large increase in the number of people looking for work.
NYPD investigating report of suspicious vehicle
New York City police are inspecting a Mercedes parked in midtown Manhattan and have blocked off the area around the car.
Peace envoy announces second round of peace talks
President Barack Obama's special envoy for Mideast peace says the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations.
Gunman's body removed from Discovery building
Officials say the body of a gunman who was shot to death by police after he took three hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters has been removed from the building.

US Headlines

Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported.
Peace envoy announces second round of peace talks
President Barack Obama's special envoy for Mideast peace says the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations.
7 Fort Campbell soldiers killed over weekend
Military officials say seven members of the 101st Airborne Division were killed during a deadly weekend in Afghanistan.
Five Americans killed in Afghan attacks
Roadside bombs and insurgent fire have claimed the lives of five more U.S. troops in Afghanistan today.
AP source: Unlikely 2 men were plotting terror
A U.S. government official says the FBI's investigation of two men detained in Amsterdam is finding that it's unlikely they were on a test run for a future terror attack, even as Dutch authorities continued to hold the pair on suspicion of conspiring to commit a terrorist act.

World Headlines

Maine climber found after 21 years in Canadian ice
The body of a Maine climber who fell 1,000 feet to his death in the Canadian Rockies more than two decades ago has been found in a melting glacier.
Torpedo found at Philadelphia construction site
A police bomb squad had to be called to a Philadelphia construction site after someone found an old, inert torpedo.
Recession may have pushed US birth rate to new low
The U.S. birth rate has dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the recession is a big reason. They believe the sluggish economy has led many people to put off having children.
NC man waits for 'ghost train,' killed by real one
Authorities say a man who was waiting with several friends for a "ghost train" from a North Carolina legend has been killed when a real train came down the tracks.
Man shot in head, but notices only 5 years later
Police say a man living in Germany was shot in the back of his head, but that it took him five years to realize it.

Strange Headlines

VOLUNTEER TV to broadcast, stream live gubernatorial debate
East Tennesseans get to play a direct role in the first televised debate between Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam (R) and businessman Mike McWherter (D), Sept. 14, 2010, and VOLUNTEER TV will be the first Knoxville news station to bring the two candidates, on the same stage, to voters.
Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program
A combative President Barack Obama has rolled out a long-term jobs program before a cheering Labor Day crowd and coupled it with a campaign-season assault on Republicans for causing Americans' hard economic times.
Unemployment rate rises as labor force expands
The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as weak hiring by private employers wasn't enough to keep pace with a large increase in the number of people looking for work.
Peace envoy announces second round of peace talks
President Barack Obama's special envoy for Mideast peace says the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations.
Severance packages a no-go, Law Director says
Two former senior directors and a senior staffer who resigned their positions in former Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale's administration Friday will not get severance pay promised them by the former mayor, according to an opinion issued Thursday by Knox County Law Director Joe Jarret

Politics Headlines

Burchett marks 1 year of campaigning
Today, Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett marked one year of campaigning.
Wamp: Praying for our nation
By participating in the National Day of Prayer, I will join so many others across the country in affirming the right of Americans to pray according to their faith.
Burchett appeals to citizens to exercise their right to vote
Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett released the following statement today encouraging every eligible Knox County citizen to participate in the upcoming primary election.
Alexander: Nuclear energy loan policy 'a welcome change'
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said he was “encouraged” by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has offered an $8.3 billion loan guarantee to Southern Company for the construction of the nation’s first new nuclear power reactors in more than 30 years, a move designed to help spur a renaissance in America’s nuclear industry.
Burchett wants to ensure Hillcrest patients have place to go
State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) said last week that he has been advised by Tennessee Health Commissioner of Health Susan R. Cooper that there are adequate beds in the Knox County area to accommodate residents from Hillcrest-West who wish to be relocated.

Opinions Headlines

Lifeguards needed?
Should Knox County station lifeguards at swimming areas in county parks?
Vacation plans?
Do you plan to take a family vacation this year?
Gun rights ruling
Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to limit the restrictions state and local governments can place on gun ownership?
Firing Squad
How do you feel about the use of a firing squad for death sentences?

The Ole Fishing Hole
Last year you didn't attend as many football games, car races, play golf, or go to movies as much as you did the previous years. That's according to government report
A Big Blue Arena
How many of you watched the Vols play Kentucky on television Saturday afternoon? Did you go to the game in Nashville?
What East Tennessee Cares About
For those of you who volunteer your time, you probably already know this, but it's good to get it validated from a National perspective.
Think Barney Fife: You have to have a sense of humor on this one!
HERE'S A STORY WE RECENTLY RAN THAT IS A PAGE RIGHT OUT OF AN ANDY GRIFFITH EPISODE, I JUST THINK OF BARNEY FIFE WHEN I READ THIS.

Coming to Knoxville for the first game of the season?!
If you're coming to Knoxville for the first football game of the season, you'll want to know some good places to eat. Well I've come up with a few places for you and your family to eat and watch the game!
Back to School!
I used to love going back to school after having the summer off. What are your favorite back-to-school memories?
Happy 4th of July!
They just keep getting better and better! What did you do this 4th?
What did you think of the LOST finale?
Did you watch the season finale?

Touch and you shall conceive
This is one of those touchy subjects...
July 4th traditions
A look back at July 4th. What are some of your favorite memories?
How can we battle obesity?
Tennessee is once again ranked one of the "fattest" states in the country.
'Don't Fry Day', check your skin!
It's so preventable, yet millions of people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year.

The upcoming hurricane season!
Ready or not... here comes Spring!
The official change of the seasons may have really happened just overnight.
How can you tell when spring is in the air?
Answering Emily's question about the upcoming season...
Frigid night ahead then sunshine

Camp Questions
Is there reason for optimism amidst numerous questions as Derek Dooley's Vols open Fall camp?
Harris: A True Tennessee Legend
As we mourn the passing of Haywood Harris, we say goodbye to an icon whose contribution to Tennessee football was unforgettable.
Blustery Blunder?
Meadowlands get 2014 Super Bowl
Great weekend to be a sports fan
Knoxville is hosting a pair of spring sports events that rival their football and basketball counterparts.

Three strikes, Jim is out
As a broadcaster and sports fan, I really don't understand sports broadcaster Jim Gray
Pulling a "Slater?"
Thanks to the actions of a Jet Blue flight attendant, when you get fed up with your job, you might pull a "Slater."
Please Explain
For a Blount County family, the waiting and wondering needs to end
Out of my class
Planning ahead for next year's Fireball 5k run in Knoxville.

Twenty Five Years of Dreams at Dollywood
Remembering 25 years of pleasure at Dollywood with recipes.
Christmas Through The Ages Special
The Post Game Blog of the Pre Game Shows
Vandy pre-game recipe

What did you think of Boomsday 2010?
I spent the evening at work, but enjoyed the recap and video Volunteer TV had at 11 Sunday, after the Boomsday fireworks. So what did you think of the annual event? And, do have any tips for others to enjoy it more in the future?
College graduation rates, on the advisers?
A program designed to increase college graduation rates in Tennessee, says the key is student-adviser relationships.
You have to smile, in the face of Alzheimer's
If I've learned anything from seeing my Grandmother live with Alzheimer's, it's that you can't let it get to you.Saturday morning was the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter, 2010 Memory Walk. It's the 20th Anniversary for the event, as the organization raises money to fight for better support and advocacy for the disease, as well as supporting research for a cure.
Raising money, and walking for a cure for Alzheimer's
I recently got involved with the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter, because my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I formed a team to take part in the 2010 Memory Walk.