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The Hazard Herald
Documents: 2021 Hazard homecoming event has led superintendent to surrender educator certifications five years later
Five years after a controversial homecoming event at Hazard High School, the incident has resulted in Hazard Independent Schools Superintendent Sondra Combs agreeing to surrender her educator certifications at the end of the current school year, with a provision that she cannot reapply for them at a later date. Records...
The Rogersville Review
Chiefs join field for Classic at Tennessee High
BRISTOL — Cherokee fans will want to make room in their holiday calendars for the 43rd Classic at Tennessee High. While most of Big Red Nation had already heard the news, tournament organizers officially revealed the field in a YouTube video on Monday. The Chiefs will join the 18-team field for this year’s tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26-31 at Viking Hall. Eight states will be represented. Visiting teams will include Alexander High School (Douglasville, Georgia), Bartlett High School (Bartlett, Tennessee), Bartow High School (Bartow, Florida), Concord Academy (Concord, North Carolina), Coral Glades High School (Coral Springs, Florida), Gray Collegiate Academy (West Columbia, South Carolina), Houston Christian HS (Houston, Texas), Knox Catholic (Knoxville), St. Joseph High School (Santa Maria, California) and Upperman (Baxter, Tennessee). Joining Cherokee in the field from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are David Crockett, Greeneville, Hampton, Sullivan East, Tri-Cities Christian Academy, Wise Central (Virginia) and Tennessee High. The Classic, now presented by Toyota of Bristol, has been a holiday basketball tradition at Viking Hall for 43 years. It also features a slam dunk contest and 3-point contest.
Elizabethton Star
U.S. News ranks Milligan No. 13 for Best Value among regional universities in the South
U.S. News & World Report released the 2027 “Best Colleges” report today, and Milligan University emerged as the top-ranked school in Northeast Tennessee. U.S. News ranked Milligan University No. 37 […]
wcyb.com
Previewing Toyota Friday Night Rivals: Tennessee High at Abingdon
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Toyota Friday Night Rivals returns after a week off with a battle of teams on opposite sides of the state line, as Tennessee High makes the trip to Abingdon. The Falcons enter the home matchup at 2-2, coming off a dominant win over Richlands. While...
WKYT 27
Kentucky superintendent to give up teaching certifications 5 years after homecoming incident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A superintendent of a Kentucky school system is surrendering her educator certifications due to a 2021 incident. Hazard Independent School Superintendent Sondra Combs will give up her educator certifications next summer, according to the Hazard Herald. The newspaper reports Combs signed an agreed order with Kentucky’s...
Yahoo!
KY superintendent surrenders license in connection to 2021 ‘man pageant’
Hazard Independent Schools Superintendent Sondra Combs, who in 2021 apologized for a high school homecoming "man pageant" that included simulated lap dances for staff from young males, girls in Hooters t-shirts pretending to carry beer, and students being paddled, will voluntarily surrender her educator's certification. Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board...
WJHL
High school volleyball and soccer scores for Sept. 24
(WJHL) — The Tennessee High Volleyball team closed conference play with a 25-17, 25-14, 25-16 sweep of David Crockett Thursday night in Viking Hall. Libby Boyles led the way with 10 kills, 5 digs, and 3 aces. Piper Hampton added 8 kills, Karah Smith 7 kills and 10 digs, and Zoey Phillips 6 kills and […]
greenesportszone.com
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Thursday, September 24th
Chuckey-Doak and West Greene had a defensive battle on Thursday night and it was Chuckey-Doak who prevailed with a 6-0 win to earn their first win of the season. Quarterback Julian Overstreet was the hero and scored a 17-yard rushing touchdown with only 2 seconds left in regulation to win it.
wcyb.com
The Classic at Tennessee High School announces 2026 tournament field
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The 2026 Classic at Tennessee High School, presented by Toyota of Bristol, will feature 18 boys basketball teams from seven states when the annual holiday tournament tips off Dec. 26 at Viking Hall. The field includes host Tennessee High School, along with local teams Cherokee,...
WATE
High school athletes break barriers on football teams in East Tennessee
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Almost every time you look up a high school football roster, you’ll see a team full of young men. But two high schools in the region have girls lacing up their cleats to fight for their teams. Boundaries are being broken at Cherokee and Sullivan East High Schools as girls […]
wgrv.com
Twirling Program Added At GMS During First City School Board Meeting For Trio Of New Board Members
The Greeneville City Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted twirling as an official extracurricular activity at Greeneville Middle School while working through a light agenda Tuesday evening. Twirling majorettes already perform at Greeneville High School, and now a twirling program will be introduced at Greeneville Middle School with a season...
East Tennessean
A new way to work out at ETSU
A new way to work out is available at ETSU: the brand-new Fitness Court is available on campus. Funded by Campus Recreation, the Facilities Improvement Fund and the National Fitness Campaign, the project provides a unique outdoor space for community members to work out. The new Fitness Court is a...
erwinrecord.net
Erwin comes alive under Friday night lights
The student section cheers on the Blue Devils at the first home game of the season on Aug. 28 against Northview Academy. — The Unicoi County High School Blue Devils are 4-1 for the season, scoring four consecutive victories over Northview Academy, Gatlingburg-Pittman, Chuckey-Doak and Happy Valley. The team’s...
wgrv.com
Greeneville City Board Of Education Meets Tuesday
The Greeneville City Board of Education meets Tuesday afternoon at 5 at the Kay Leonard Administrative Office. Agenda items include reorganization of the board as well as several policy revisions, either on first or second reading. Agenda. I. Call to Order. II. Pledge to the Flag. III. Recognition of Visitors.
WJHL
Educator of the Week: Jill Fox, Sulphur Springs Elementary
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Tenn. (WJHL) – Jill Fox was a star basketball player at Daniel Boone High School and went on to play college basketball. After her playing days ended, it seemed only natural that she pass on the same passion for sport and fitness that she’d had her entire life. She’s doing this through gym […]
wgrv.com
Oak & Ink: The Creators Series At Tusculum University
Community members can experience firsthand the mastery of regional and national writers and artists in the creative space during presentations conducted throughout the academic year as part of “Oak & Ink: The Creator Series at Tusculum University.”. The university’s English and art and design programs have lined up six...
East Tennessean
ETSU’s Brewing and Distillation Studies program taps into growing industry
The Brewing and Distillation Studies program was launched at ETSU only a few years ago in the fall of 2021. Since then, the program has continued to grow, reflecting the Appalachian region’s own growth within the industry. “We noticed a few years ago that the brewing and distillation industry...
Yahoo!
KY mother banned from school property reaches settlement with district, ACLU says
The Jenkins Independent School District Board of Education reached a settlement with an Eastern Kentucky mother after she was banned from school property, according to the ACLU of Kentucky. Elizabeth Jones, in a federal lawsuit, had challenged the board's decision to ban her because of her social media posts, saying...