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Tennessee Commit Asa Barnes Is Making His Case for Class 3A Mr. Football

Tennessee commit Asa Barnes is putting up huge numbers at Westview, earning Mr. Football recognition and giving Vols fans hope for a dynamic future backfield alongside David Gabriel Georges.

Knoxville, TN · 5d

WATE

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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 · 5d

WATE

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$1.3 million grant helping prepare Roane State students for what’s next in nuclear

Roane State Community College received a $1,366,456 grant via the Appalachian Regional Commission's POWER Initiative to expand its nuclear workforce training and student support programs.

Oak Ridge, TN · 4d

WATE

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Ex-Heritage coach Joe Osovet suspended, reassigned after investigation

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Following the dismissal of Heritage High School football coach Joe Osovet last month, the results of an internal investigation into his conduct has been released by Blount County Schools. The school district announced on Oct. 21 that Osovet had been fired as the Mountaineers coach amid an ongoing personnel investigation. […]

Blount County, TN · 4d

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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Knox County Schools starts warning employees of layoffs in their departments

Knox County Schools has begun alerting employees across all divisions of its central office that they might lose their jobs this summer as leaders face budgetary pressures. Roughly 50 positions will be eliminated in July, about a quarter of which are supervisory or administrative roles, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk said. "Our 91 schools are the most important functional piece of how our kids are successful," Rysewyk told Knox News. "We continue to cut when we don't have the dollars to get there and the cost of things continue to go up. It's our job to make sure that we're preserving the schools as best we can." KCS officials did not say which departments' employees have been notified. Knox News has learned educational diagnosticians and members of the IT department and therapeutic professional partnership program were told positions in their departments will be cut. "Out of respect for our staff, we will not be able to confirm specifics until all employees have been notified," KCS spokesperson Carly Harrington told Knox News. "We can, however, confirm that reductions are being made across every division of the district office." Employees whose jobs will be eliminated will know if they are rehired elsewhere in the

Knox County, TN · 7d

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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.

Knoxville, TN · 7d

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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 · 7d

Tennessee Firefly

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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 · 5d

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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 · 8d

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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.

Knoxville, TN · 8d

WATE

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 .

Knoxville, TN · 7d

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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 · 7d

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‘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 […]

Knoxville, TN · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 10d

WATE

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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 · 7d