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- Family Remembers Former Vol Best As Role Of Minister
Family and former players reflect on a former Vol football player killed Saturday in a tree cutting accident at his Clinton home. Terry Moore was most known for being the first player ever to step out on the field and play as a freshman.
- Knoxville celebrates Independence Day
For the United States' 233rd birthday, the City of Knoxville celebrated in a big way: food, music and of course fireworks.
- Arson investigators look into Western Heights fire
Fire destroyed a woman's home in Western Heights early Saturday morning.
- Woman drowns in Douglas Lake, alcohol believed to be a factor
A woman who was enjoying the holiday weekend drowned in Douglas Lake Saturday.
- Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
The interim government of Honduras is defying world pressure and says it won't restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya. - SKorea says NKorea fires 2 missiles off east coast
South Korean authorities are saying North Korea fired two missiles off it eastern coast Saturday.
- Kyle says gubernatorial race decision coming soon
State Sen. Jim Kyle says he will make a formal announcement soon on whether he will run for governor.
- Flames engulf boat on Fort Loudoun Lake
Two boaters managed to escape safely on Friday evening when their boat burst into flames on Fort Loudoun Lake.
- Beefing up patrols on Tennessee highways
There are dozens of police out the 4th of July holiday weekend and they're looking for drivers violating the law.
- City manager fires Clinton police chief
Clinton's City Manager says a situation he learned of only a day earlier has prompted him to fire the Police Chief he hired more than seven years ago, and to audit the police drug fund. The firing came 15 minutes before close of city business, the day before the recognized holiday leading into Independence Day weekend.
- TWRA looking to keep boating safe this July 4th
With all the events going on this weekend, especially on the water, law enforcement will be out in force keeping our waterways safe. Boating under the influence is certainly one thing officers will be looking for in light of 97 arrests this year for BUI.
- UPDATE: Police investigate deadly shooting, high speed chase and crash
A man was shot to death in East Knoxville around 5:15 p.m. Friday near the Walter P. Taylor housing project.
- Alleged victim, estranged wife talk about dropped kidnap and rape charges
Now that David Jansen will not face kidnapping and rape charges, two women in his life are speaking out.
- 25K motorcyclists driving "The Dragon" and driving local economy
In Blount County this weekend, it's miles and miles of motorcycles, as bikers converge on "The Dragon," one of the most famous stretches of road for cyclists in the world. An increase in traffic comes an increase to the local economy, as thousands of riders will be spending money throughout East Tennessee.
- Clinton Police chief fired for allegedly pressuring city employee
The City of Clinton fired its police chief Thursday for allegedly putting "improper pressure on a city employee," according to Clinton City Manager Steve Jones in an email to WYSH-AM.
- East Tennessee woman gets $13,000 phone bill
Shirley Ann Billings of Church Hill talks on her cell phone, but not at a cost of more than $13,000.
- North Korea missile watch
South Korea says it's keeping a close eye on North Korea for any more missile tests.
- AEG boss says Jackson insurance covers overdose
Concert promoter AEG Live's chief executive says insurance will help cover any losses on the now-canceled Michael Jackson concert series if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose, but not if he died of natural causes.
- Ill. cabbie sprays deodorant to disarm attacker
Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant
- Memphis man fatally shot unloading groceries
Memphis police say a man was robbed and shot to death while unloading groceries from his car.
- 11 dead in suspected US missile strike in Pakistan
Pakistani intelligence officials say 11 people were killed in a suspected U.S. missile strike in northwest Pakistan.
- Aircraft tests cause loud boom in Madison Co.
The Emergency Management Agency has determined that the sound of aircraft breaking the sound barrier from a base in Tennessee were the cause of the loud booms heard by many Madison County residents.
- Gibbons raises $415,000 so far in run for governor
Memphis prosecutor Bill Gibbons has so far raised more than $415,000 in his bid for Tennessee governor -- a distant fourth compared to the other Republican candidates.
- Governor seeks federal relief for 5 counties, two in East Tennessee
Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen is requesting a federal disaster declaration for five Tennessee counties hit by severe storms.
- Residents have multiple worries over proposed Norfolk Southern Intermodal project
Hundreds of acres of East Tennessee farmland could soon be part of a several million dollar rail yard.
- Memorial service for three year old drowning victim
Friends and family members of the Knox County three year old boy who drown on June 28th gathered Thursday evening to celebrate his life.
- Nearly 70 pct of animals brought to Young-Williams euthanized
The Young-Williams Animal Center always sees higher rates of animals in the summer. It happens because folks go on vacation, move and because of the economy, some even lose their homes leaving their animals behind.
- Fewer road-trippers expected this July 4th, but Sevier Co. may see boost from 'stay-cationers'
The American Automobile Association is is predicting fewer people will be hitting the roadways this Fourth of July weekend.
- Southwest Knox County to get new school, leaving some feeling slighted
In three to four years, Southwest Knox County is going to have a brand new elementary school. East Side residents are happy for their western neighbors. But...They would just like their own piece of the educational pie
- EPA approves TVA plan to ship coal ash to Alabama
The federal government has approved the Tennessee Valley Authority's plan to dispose of millions of tons of spilled coal ash at a municipal landfill in one of Alabama's poorest counties.
- Once missing Knoxville soldier found safe
A soldier from Knoxville is safe after going missing on his way back to Fort Hood, Texas on June 29 following his stepfather's funeral.
- AP source: DEA joins Jackson death investigation
A law enforcement official in Washington says the Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the investigation of Michael Jackson's death.
- Report: NKorea likely to fire barrage of missiles
A South Korean newspaper reports North Korea is highly likely to test-fire a barrage of missiles in coming days.
- Plane with Comoros crash survivor arrives in Paris
A French official plane carrying a young girl thought to be the only survivor of the crash of a Yemenia A310 has arrived in Paris from Comoros.
- Suspected serial rapist sentenced to 32 years
A former security company owner suspected of a dozen sexual attacks across Middle Tennessee has been sentenced to 32 years for one rape.
- Governor vetos bill prohibiting labeling
Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen has vetoed a bill that would prohibit Tennessee cities and counties from requiring restaurants to provide calorie counts on menus.
- One dead in Chattanooga officer-involved shooting
Chattanooga police say a person armed with a gun has been shot and killed after refusing a Housing Authority police officer's command to drop the weapon.
- REPORT: GM could build next-generation Cadillac Escalade in Tennessee
An internet publication is reporting that General Motors may shift production of the Cadillac Escalade to the soon to be idle Spring Hill plant in Middle Tennessee.
- Morristown police arrest Dollar General robbery suspect
Morristown police have arrested the man they say robbed a Dollar General at gunpoint last month.
- Crews search for reported bridge jumper
Authorities are searching for a man who reportedly jumped off the Gay Street bridge late Wednesday night.
- Board approves new Knox County elementary school
Knox County is a step closer to building a new elementary school at some point in the next three years.
- Losing jobs: East Tennessee no longer bulletproof, but still diversity cushions blow
UT researchers say the Tennessee's recession may not bottom out for another year. And unemployment could reach 12 percent statewide. But not in East Tennessee.
- Roane Co. July 4th event planners worried about effects of economy, ash spill
It's an East Tennessee Fourth of July family tradition: Boat and raft races, good food, fun, and fireworks.
- Knox County to get new elementary school
Southwest Knox County will be getting a new elementary school. The school board approved the plan Wednesday.
- Church volunteer leader charged with child rape
Knox County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Randall T. Hollifield at his home last night. A seized computer had more than 3-thousand sexually explicit pictures involving children. And bond has been set at $125,000.
- More people staying home for the holiday
The patriotic holiday, Fourth of July, is only days away, and while usually many would be hitting the road soon, AAA says more of you will be enjoying the holiday closer to home. And locally, business is already picking up as people stock up to enjoy the holiday.
- Former Vol 'Jim Bob' Cooter facing burglary charges
Former Vol backup quarterback "Jim Bob" Cooter, whose real name is James Robert Cooter, is facing aggravated burglary charges after allegedly getting into bed with a woman after climbing through a window of her Fort Sanders apartment, according to an arrest warrant.
- Suntrust Bank robbery suspect arrested
Officers arrested the man wanted in connection with a Suntrust Bank robbery Tuesday, according to an FBI release.
- Aubrey's Cedar Bluff gets liquor license, will begin serving liquor by drink today
Aubreys at Cedar Bluff became the first restaurant located outside of a municipality in Tennessee to be issued a liquor license today, according to owner Randy Burleson. - 4 landfills in Tenn. approved for coal ash
Four East Tennessee landfills have been approved to receive small amounts of coal ash from a major spill last December at a Tennessee power plant.
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