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As federal layoffs hit University of Tennessee alum, faculty describe 'perceived chaos'
University of Tennessee at Knoxville students pursuing careers in public service are feeling less certain about entering the federal workforce following thousands of terminations under the Trump administration , which included a recent UT graduate, said faculty members teaching political science and public administration. Between federal workers who were fired or took a deferred resignation offer, President Donald Trump cut 100,000 workers from the U.S. government in his first six weeks in office with the help of the world's richest man, Elon Musk, and his Department of Government Efficiency. Students pursuing degrees in public administration are concerned jobs in...
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‘We fight our fights in-house’: Local leaders speak out against State takeover of MSCS schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Elected officials, educators, and community members held a conference in front of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board to speak out against HB 0662 and its impact on local schools on Monday morning. HB 0662 is proposed legislation that would give control of MSCS to the state...
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Knoxville's United Way quietly eliminated its DEI office after equity officer complained of racism
As companies and government agencies across the country grapple with the politics of diversity, equity and inclusion policies, the United Way of Greater Knoxville, which previously boasted about its DEI structure, has long since quietly stopped its work. The nonprofit has gone without a chief equity officer since early 2023 when it fired Yashika Smith, a Black woman, shortly after she filed a racial discrimination complaint with the agency's human resources office and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She says her supervisor questioned her and another Black employee about how much they were working from home instead of...
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Sevier County business cited for selling alcohol to underage customers loses beer permit
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said a business in Seymour has had its beer permit revoked after it was cited for selling alcohol to underage customers last year. On Monday, SCSO said deputies with the sheriff’s office, members of the Sevier County Beer Board and...
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Meat Madness: Not trying to start beef, but 16 Knoxville burger spots must go. Vote now!
It's quite the pickle: While Knox News is excited to crown the king of burgers in Knoxville, that requires smashing the dreams of 16 first-round restaurants rivaling for royalty. Voting is now open for our Meat Madness bracket! We asked the staff, we asked the readers, and everyone delivered their recommendations to help us build one juicy bracket. Over the next few weeks, restaurants will go head-to-head, vying for your votes until just one remains. The grand prize: Burger bragging rights, of course, along with a Knox News feature story all about the burgers and the business. The highest...
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ESPN Bracketology changes Tennessee’s location for first weekend of NCAA Tournament
NASHVILLE — ESPN’s Joe Lunardi moved Tennessee to Midwest Region Saturday night and had the Vols playing the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament in Lexington. But after the loss to Florida Sunday in the SEC Tournament title game, Lunardi moved Tennessee back to the East Region and again changed the location. The ESPN Bracketology update Sunday afternoon has Tennessee as the No. 2 seed in the East and playing in Cleveland in the first round on Friday. Lunardi has Tennessee paired with No. 15-seed Robert Morris, across from No. 7 Gonzaga and No. 10 VCU. Duke is projected to be the No. 1 seed in...
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Knoxville police warn of scam callers pretending to be with Knox County Courts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is warning residents about scam callers. In the scam, KPD said the caller claims to be a representative with Knox County Courts who says the person receiving the call missed a summons for jury duty and that a bench warrant was issued.