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Lindsey Wilson University’s Hannah Coyt Receives Top Award From Kentucky Counseling Association

COLUMBIA, KY. (11/11/2026) Hannah Coyt ’98 knew she was going to receive the Kentucky Counseling Association’s most prestigious award, but that still didn’t make it any easier to hold back her emotions. “I cried when I received the call informing me I had received the award, and...

Columbia, KY · 1d

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Commanders fall in opening round of state KHSAA football playoffs 42-6 to Somerset

SOMERSET, KY. -- The final score line doesn't tell the whole story of the heart, resiliency, and determination displayed by Washington County last Friday night. The Commanders traveled into a hostile environment for the second consecutive year at "The Briar Patch" for the opening round of the KHSAA Class 2A state playoffs.

Somerset, KY · 1d

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Barbourville's Union Commonwealth University Slashes Undergraduate Tuition and Comprehensive Fee by $13,000 a Year

Union Commonwealth University is slashing its published undergraduate tuition and comprehensive fee from $32,000 to $19,000 per academic year, a nearly 41% cut set to take effect in the 2027-28 academic year. The Barbourville school says the $13,000 reduction follows nearly a year and a half of internal analysis and was approved by its board of trustees as part of a broader strategic plan.

Barbourville, KY · 1d

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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Ex-Tennessee Vols assistant Joe Osovet breaks silence on allegations behind firing

Former Heritage High School (Maryville, TN) head football coach and Tennessee Volunteers tight end coach Joe Osovet is breaking his silence after being fired from his position at the Blount County school on Oct. 20. A report received by the Heritage High School administration stated that Osovet had attempted to influence the team's athletic trainers to circumvent the concussion protocol during a game against Carter on Sept. 25. A week later, Osovet was placed on administrative leave. According to a release from Blount County schools director Justin Ridge on Nov. 6, an investigation had determined that Osovet had "engaged in unprofessional conduct and insubordination, including actions inconsistent with the district's expectations for protecting student-health and safety". Osovet, who had remained fairly quiet throughout the process, finally took to social media to state his side of things on Nov. 6 "I firmly dispute these accusations and the characterization of my actions throughout this investigation," Osovet posted to his Facebook . "In my 36 years of coaching, I have never interfered with a physician's diagnosis or acted against established concussion protocols ― the safety and well-being of my players have always come first. "My time to speak will come, and when it

Blount County, TN · 3d

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Public meetings to discuss rezoning for new Farragut-area elementary school

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County education officials will hold public meetings later this month to discuss potential rezoning scenarios for a new Farragut-area elementary school. Construction began last year on the new K-5 school between Boring Road and Village Commons Boulevard that will serve 1,200-1,400 students. It is expected to be open in time […]

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Schools Announces Its Policy For Free And Reduced-Price Meals

Jefferson County Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year [2026-2027] Jefferson County Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). No further action is required of you. This USDA provision allows your child(ren) to participate in the school meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.

Jefferson County, TN · 1d

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US District Court opens the door for religious group seeking to establish religious charter school in Knoxville

A United States District Court ruled that Tennessee cannot require charter schools to operate as "nonreligious" in order to participate in a public benefit program. This comes after a lawsuit from the proposed Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Gibbs Eagles win Class 4A postseason showdown with Elizabethton

Gibbs scored the first 21 and final 14 points of its first-round Class 4A playoff game against Elizabethton on Friday. Certainly doesn’t sound like a game that was only two points apart with less than two minutes to play. But it was. In between those scoring surges were some...

Corryton, TN · 1d

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Concord Christian makes history with first-ever playoff win

FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WATE) – Concord Christian is in just its second full varsity season under Head Coach Steve Matthews, but the Lions have already made history. Concord’s 49-21 win over Fayette Academy marked the program’s first-ever playoff win in program history. “It’s really huge,” said defensive back Dereon Bonner, who is in his first year […]

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Attorney says federal ruling on Christian charter school could extend to other religions

A Knoxville attorney says the reasoning in a federal judge’s ruling for Wilberforce Academy could apply to other religions seeking to open charter schools in Tennessee. Attorney Josh Hedrick says the ruling could be referenced by other courts nationwide in similar cases, and that charter schools use public money.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Homecoming Spirit at Greenback School

Greenback School students, preK-12, were encouraged to participate in dress-up days and decoration competitions in honor of homecoming. Powder Puff football games and cheerleading were held and enjoyed by the entire high school and community. The freshman team beat the seniors, and many high school boys delivered cheer routines that won’t be soon forgotten! The high school spirit competition winner was announced at the pep rally, and though it was a close call, it was won by the sophomore class, who decorated their hallway in Tennessee Football theme. At the game, this year’s homecoming queen was announced; senior Addyson Breedlove won. On the week of Oct. 19-23, Greenback students and faculty hosted a “Pink Week” where everyone was encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. On Oct. 23 Greenback School won the Second Harvest Food Bank Can collection for the Game of the Week. Additionally on Oct. 23, many community members gathered to watch the ribbon cutting of the new Auxiliary Gym that was part of the building project at Greenback. This gym will host PE classes for all grades and help with practice for our athletes. On Oct. 28, Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative’s Amy Kirkland met

Greenback, TN · 1d

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Football Coach Fired After Interfering With Concussion Protocols (Breaking News)

Winning football games is important. Protecting the young athletes playing them is supposed to matter more. An investigation involving a Tennessee high school football coach has raised troubling questions about what happens when those priorities collide. Former Heritage High School head coach Joe Osovet has been removed from his coaching position after school officials determined […] The post Football Coach Fired After Interfering With Concussion Protocols (Breaking News) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Blount County, TN · 4d

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UT College of Nursing Expands Programs to Help Meet Tennessee Healthcare Workforce Demand

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — As hospitals and healthcare systems across Tennessee work to address workforce shortages, the University of Tennessee’s College of Nursing is growing enrollment, expanding partnerships and increasing opportunities for future nurses. The college reports enrollment has increased by 45% during the past five years, reflecting...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Walters Academic Building basement floods, interrupts classes

Flooding in the basement of the Walters Academic Building caused by a fire supply line rupturing Monday morning pushed students out of class as facilities workers and University of Tennessee Police Department officers assessed the scene. “The university’s Facilities Services team responded quickly and briefly closed the building to assess...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Former Vol quarterback leads Concord Christian to first playoff win

Concord Christian School defeated Fayette Academy (Somerville, Tennessee), 49-21, Friday in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-A playoffs at Bill Clabo Field in Farragut, Tennessee. The victory was the first postseason win in Concord Christian (8-3) program history. Former Tennessee quarterback Steve Matthews serves as the Lions' head coach. Concord Christian led Fayette Academy (6-5), 35-0, after the first quarter. The Lions scored on their first offensive play when freshman quarterback Dylan Brown completed an 80-yard touchdown pass to Dasani Moulden. "We knew they had a long trip from and we wanted to come out and score early," Matthews told Vols Wire. "We like to start fast, especially against a Wing-T team, try to get them in a hole to where it gets them in a hole, where it takes them out of what they like to do. "We wanted to get ahead of them because teams that run the Wing-T have a hard time catching up when they get behind." Brown completed 10-of-12 passing attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore running back Maurice Smith totaled 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns on five attempts for the Lions. Concord Christian will play on Nov.

Farragut, TN · 5d

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Playoff roundup: Halls survives thriller as Knoxville-area teams advance

The road to a Tennessee high school football state championship began Friday, Nov. 6, with dramatic finishes, convincing victories and disappointing endings for several Knoxville-area teams. Halls produced one of the night’s most exciting victories, Gibbs won a high-scoring contest, and Powell, Central, Alcoa and Maryville advanced with decisive wins. Meanwhile, Oak Ridge and Hardin Valley saw their seasons end in games decided by four points or fewer.

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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Emerald Academy receives award for 3rd grade reading scores

On Monday, November 2, Emerald Academy was awarded $20,000 for its 3rd-grade reading achievement (59.6% ELA proficient). Dr. Tanna Nicely, Carson-Newman University Director of Leadership and former principal of South Knoxville Elementary, kicked off the event. In the room were the 4th graders who took the reading proficiency test last year, along with their teachers, school staff and various community members.

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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Why homeschooling numbers are rising in some areas

Emily Greer's four children know the rules of Greer Academy by heart. Students are expected to love God and others, not complain or argue, be kind and, maybe most importantly, love and respect Mama.

Knox County, TN · 4d

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Disruptive threats pile up at Knox County schools, but fall from national highs

Threats made at schools are hugely disruptive. Everyone has to evacuate , police officers sweep and secure school grounds, and the community is left feeling uneasy after a student makes an oftentimes impulsive decision. After Hardin Valley Middle School administrators got tired of responding to threats – especially vague ones scribbled on restroom walls, which they have to take seriously nonetheless – they called on parents and volunteers to step in as monitors. Now all restrooms are closed during class time. Students can only go in one at a time, signing in and out when they do, with an adult volunteer checking the restroom between visits. "It's almost like a daily thing now. We need to get the word out to not only our kids, but have them have conversations with their friends about how this can backfire on them, how this can make them juvenile delinquents," said Lee Ann Eaves, the Hardin Valley school board representative. Police have responded to 98 calls for threats at Knox County Schools in 2026. Threats are defined as "any kind of verbal or written messaging with intent to cause mass destruction or (mass) casualty." Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Keep up with the

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