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TBI investigating deaths of two people found in Athens, Tennessee
ATHENS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating after two people were found dead Sunday at a home in Athens, Tennessee. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents are investigating the deaths of Mary Libbey, 72, and Willis Libbey, 74, who were found in the 100 block of County Road 654.
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Frerichs returns to state championship as sophomore
MEMPHIS — Henry Frerichs had to change his training regimen this year. But the Sweetwater sophomore was still able to reach the Class AA State Championship. Frerichs ran a time of 17:53.22, placing 63rd in Friday’s race at Shelby Farms in Memphis. “It means a lot. This year, coming as an individual, I think that means a little more to me,” Frerichs said. “It shows that I can do it even though I would love to go with my team. Last year was a little more enjoyable since I had my teammates with me.” Frerichs qualified as an individual this year, after being a part of the Sweetwater team in last year’s race. Two members of that race team a year ago played a role in Frerichs’ return to the state championship — Nicky Pierce, a senior who was injured this year, and 2026 graduate McCade Frye, Sweetwater’s runner who placed 11th in his senior season. “I believe he was going to go, but he got injured. It was sad to see that he did not get to come with me. I am glad to be here,” Frerich said of Pierce. “It has definitely been a struggle for me. Losing
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Goforth ends career with fourth run at state championship
MEMPHIS — Katie Goforth set a goal for herself — to run at the state championships in cross country through all four years. The Sweetwater senior accomplished that Friday, placing 50th in the girls’ Class AA meet at Shelby Farms in Memphis. “I cannot explain it. It is the most wonderful gift I have ever received and it is the most wonderful opportunity to participate in this,” Goforth said. For the last three years, Goforth was the only Sweetwater runner in the girls’ race. Her freshman year, she was a part of the Lady Wildcat team that qualified and placed 19th out of 31. “It has been difficult, but it means so much to finally be here,” Goforth added. Her second time running at Shelby Farms, Goforth finished with a time of 21:57.06, cutting off two-and-a-half minutes from her performance her junior year. “Last year was the worst race that I have ever run in my life,” Goforth said. “It was so hot, dusty and there were bugs everywhere. This year, with prior knowledge, it was so much better. It makes a really big difference knowing what you are up against.” This year, her run placed her 50th, 46 spots
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PHOTO GALLERY: Top-ranked Tornadoes roar past Chiefs
ALCOA — Defending state champion and top-ranked Alcoa got a pair of touchdowns from Mr. Football semifinalist Micah Jones and tacked on five more by five different players en route to a 49-3 win over Cherokee in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6 at Bill Bailey Stadium. It was the 56th straight postseason victory for Alcoa (11-0), which improved to 146-15 in the playoffs. The Tornadoes haven’t lost a first-round playoff game since 1996. It was the third straight playoff appearance for Cherokee, which ends its season at 6-5. “I’m proud of our guys. We didn’t back down. We did it with the right mentality. I thought our offense and defense got after it as best they could,” said Cherokee coach Josh Hensley. “I was proud of their togetherness. Even when adversity hit, we stayed locked in and kept fighting.” Cherokee knew the assignment was daunting when it drew Region 1’s short straw and the accompanying trip to Alcoa for a second straight year. The Tornadoes defeated the Chiefs 56-0 in the storm-shortened first meeting between the schools last November. But Hensley knew his team wouldn’t shy away from the challenge. “I