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Knox County Schools superintendent addresses possible closure of four schools

Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk addressed the public for the first time about possibly closing schools to help close an estimated $8 million budget deficit. The district is facing revenue reductions from both the county and the state totaling about $8 million, combined with falling enrollment, rising operating costs and increased debt.

Knox County, TN · 3d

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Knox County Schools considers closing schools, changing start times to cut $4 million

No final decision will be made at Monday’s school board workshop, board member says.

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USA TODAY

Tennessee high school football players facing misdemeanor charges after hazing incident

Multiple football players for a Knoxville-area high school have been charged with misdemeanors connected to a hazing incident, according to a report from the Knoxville News Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network. Tyler Whetstone and Caitlyn Meisner, both of the Knoxville News Sentinel, reported on Wednesday, Nov. 4, that "numerous" football players from Farragut High (Knoxville, TN) had been charged with misdemeanor assault in connection to the hazing incident, while two students were also charged with misdemeanor harrassment. Come Thursday, Anthony Nicotera, also of the Knoxville News Sentinel, reported that the Knox County Sheriff's Office confirmed a total of 10 students had been charged. Both reports noted only one of the players charged was a senior while the rest were freshmen. A school resource officer, who is also a KCSO deputy, handled the investigation after the student's mother reported it to the school on Nov. 2. KCSO spokesperson Justin Pratt told the Knoxville News Sentinel the incident was the result of "teenage stupidity." No arrests were made in connection to the charges, and the school is set to handle all suspensions while the cases themselves will head to juvenile court. News of the charges came a day after Farragut

Knoxville, TN · 1d

WATE

Seymour football chasing first playoff win since 2004

SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) – The Seymour High School football team is heading into the playoffs with its most wins since 2003 and hosting a postseason game for the first time in more than a decade. The Eagles, 9-1, have outscored their opponents by 208 points this season and secured second place in 4A Region 1, […]

Seymour, TN · 15h

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Wildcats stumble, focus on familiar foe

Oak Ridge had its share of bright moments against powerhouse Maryville, but the Wildcats couldn’t keep pace with the state’s third-ranked Class 6A team, falling to the Rebels 48-17 Thursday night, Oct. 29, at Blankenship Field. Now, the Wildcats turn their attention to the postseason, where a familiar...

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

WATE

Loose plumbing causes flooding at Jefferson Middle School

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — A toilet supply line came loose at Jefferson Middle School Wednesday morning, causing flooding, according to Jefferson County Schools. School staff are working to repair the broken line and clean the affected areas which include parts of the hallway, gym and auditorium. A professional restoration company is also coming to […]

Jefferson County, TN · 1d

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UT Arboretum to host Gatlinburg wildfires program 10 years after devastation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will be hosting Thursday a Zoom program exploring the ten years after the historic wildfires in Gatlinburg. The call is slated for 7 p.m. and will be hosted by the UT Arboretum education coordinated, Michelle Campanis. She’ll be joined by...

Gatlinburg, TN · 1d

Tennessee Firefly

THEC Backs New UT Degree, Workforce-Focused Funding as Hargett Becomes Chairman

Commissioners approved a new business technology program and recommended $116.2 million tied to student outcomes.

Knoxville, TN · 21h

The Rogersville Review

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Sports briefs: Jr. Chiefs win varsity championship

ROGERSVILLE — The Jr. Chiefs defeated the Jr. Toppers 20-12 to win the varsity division championship game of the Sullivan County Youth Football League on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Cherokee High School’s Mike Sivert Field. The Jr. Chiefs varsity went an unbeaten 9-0 to capture the regular-season and playoff titles. All three Jr. Chiefs teams reached the playoff championship games. The Jr. Toppers edged the Jr. Chiefs 16-12 in the freshman championship and 6-0 in the JV title game. The Freshman Jr. Chiefs finished 4-3, while the JV team finished 5-4 and upset the No. 2-seeded Jr. Huskies in the playoffs. Greene Devils holds on to No. 2 ranking NASHVILLE — Greeneville (10-0) remains entrenched as the No. 2 team in Class 4A in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s prep football rankings following week 11 of competition. Alcoa (10-0) finished the regular season at No. 1. The poll, released Monday, ranks the top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the top 5 in three Division II classes. Other Region 1 teams in the Division 1 rankings include No. 8 Cosby (9-1) and No. 10 Jellico (9-1) in Class 1A; No. 6 Happy Valley (9-1) in

Rogersville, TN · 1d

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New details: Farragut High School hazing incident investigation completed

New details have emerged regarding a hazing incident at Farragut High School.

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TN News Hub

Knoxville School Zone Speed Cameras Go Live November 16

Knoxville school zone speed cameras start November 16 with warnings only. Citations carry a $50 fine beginning January 5, police said. The post Knoxville School Zone Speed Cameras Go Live November 16 first appeared on TN NEWS HUB .

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High School Sports Roundup: Soccer season closes as runners prepare for state championships

The fall sports season is nearing its finish line for Knoxville-area high schools, with girls soccer championships decided in Chattanooga and cross-country runners preparing for their biggest races of the year. Several East Tennessee programs made impressive postseason runs, while the next opportunity for state championship success arrives November 5–6...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

WATE

‘Significant speeding problem’ Speed cameras to be installed in Knoxville school zones

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — New automated speed enforcement cameras are being installed in Knoxville school zones on November 16 to help protect students and school staff, the Knoxville Police Department said on Monday. The City of Knoxville, Vision Zero and KPD plan to install the cameras around 39 public school zones by November 16, with […]

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Farragut’s head football coach resigns after 3 seasons as players face hazing incident charges

Farragut football head coach Geoff Courtney announced that he has resigned after three seasons. Courtney took over the helm of the program three seasons ago after his father Eddie retired. The Admirals had three losing seasons under Courtney, including a 1-9 mark this season. For Context. While he did not...

Farragut, TN · 2d

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Clinton runners punch tickets to Memphis

Clinton High School will send two runners to the state cross country championships after both earned top-20 finishes at the TSSAA Division I-AA sectional meet Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, at Songbird Park near Norris Dam. Cooper Bostrom led the Dragons with an 11th-place finish in the boys race, crossing the...

Clinton, TN · 2d

WJHL

Dobyns-Bennett High School community mourning loss following wrong-way crash on I-40

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dobyns-Bennett High School said its leadership is supporting its marching band following a tragic wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 in Knoxville over the weekend that claimed the lives of two people closely rooted in the band community. According to the school, a band student’s family was traveling home on Interstate 40 […]

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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Long’s record-setting career continues with overtime win over Karns

Central High School senior quarterback Kaden Long has almost completely rewritten the Bobcats’ record book. Long’s 7,354 career passing yards and 99 total touchdowns are the most in the history of one of Knoxville’s most tradition-rich high school programs. He added to his lofty totals Thursday night...

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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Farragut football head coach Geoff Courtney resigns after three seasons

Geoff Courtney resigned as the Farragut Admirals' head football coach following three seasons and amid a Knox County Sheriff's Office investigation into a reported hazing incident.

Farragut, TN · 2d

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