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North Alabama school and business delays and closings: May 9, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Due to the risk of severe weather overnight and into the early morning hours, some schools and businesses in the Tennessee Valley are opening late on Thursday, May 9, 2024. FOX54 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available.
Dollywood closes early Wednesday due to severe weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dollywood announced on social media Wednesday that the park would be closing at 4 p.m. and reopening at 10 a.m. on Thursday. This closure is due to the expected storms rolling throughout East Tennessee on Wednesday evening. All forms of severe weather are possible but the...
'It was a dream come true' | Pigeon Forge native Dylan Loy throws career-high five strikeouts for UT vs. Queens
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee pitcher Dylan Loy had a great performance on Tuesday in the Vols' midweek game against Queens. He came in the first inning with just one out recorded and the bases loaded. He didn't allow an earned run in 3.1 innings while recording five strikeouts. The innings pitched and strikeouts were career-highs for the freshman.
University of Tennessee looks to break parking habits, starting with freshmen
Endless circling for student parking during peak class times and traffic jams have forced administrators to take a hard look at how sustainable it is for all students to have cars in the heart of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus. They're aiming to break the cycle by forcing new students and...
Lady Vols prepared for SEC Tournament, pressure of one-and-done
After a long 49-game regular season, the time has arrived for Lady Vols softball to turn up the heat in the chase towards a national championship. With the SEC regular season title wrapped up, the Vols now have their eyes set on sweeping the regular season and conference tournament crowns - all beginning with their first appearance on Thursday.
Knoxville police investigating after 21-year-old found shot on Western Avenue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a 21-year-old man was found shot on Western Avenue, Communications Manager Scott Erland said Tuesday morning. According to Erland, officers responded to the 3900 block of the road on Saturday around 2:30 a.m. The man reportedly said he was...
Advance Knox may have passed, but Choto is still controversial as new homes are considered
Knox County's first planning meeting under the new Advance Knox guidelines will test a development in the Choto neighborhood, where neighbors say they're worried the new homes will exacerbate traffic problems. At least 60 people have shared public comments about the proposal with the Knoxville-Knox County Planning committee, which on...
American Roots talk May 16 to focus on Jewish experience in East Tennessee
“From Peddlers to Ph.D.’s – The Jewish Experience in East Tennessee” will be the topic of the fourth and last in the series of presentations in the 2024 “Our American Roots: An Exploration of Cultures” program. The talk will be held on Thursday, May 16, in Oak Ridge.
Man accused of holding woman against her will in camper for more than 30 days
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A man accused of holding a woman against her will in a camper in Washington County, Tennessee, for more than 30 days has been charged, according to authorities. Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said 26-year-old Johnny Ray McNabb Jr., of Seymour, was charged with...
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