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Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Construction crews and drones searched the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in the $1.7 billion prize.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
Tennessee basketball has risen in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll after a 94-52 win over Gardner-Webb.
Tennessee moves up in AP college basketball poll
Tennessee basketball has risen in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll after a 94-52 win over Gardner-Webb.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Tennessee basketball has risen in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll after a 94-52 win over Gardner-Webb.
Many houses around the holidays have trees, decorations, lights, and heaters, and Rural Metro Fire said these can all be fire hazards.
Rural Metro Fire burns Christmas tree, speaks on fire safety for the holidays
Many houses around the holidays have trees, decorations, lights, and heaters, and Rural Metro Fire said these can all be fire hazards.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Many houses around the holidays have trees, decorations, lights, and heaters, and Rural Metro Fire said these can all be fire hazards.
Ashley Palmer’s suspension and dismissal are in the process of being reported to the Tennessee Board of Education, according to the district.
Sevier County teacher fired after statutory rape, sexual exploitation charges, officials say
Ashley Palmer’s suspension and dismissal are in the process of being reported to the Tennessee Board of Education, according to the district.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ashley Palmer’s suspension and dismissal are in the process of being reported to the Tennessee Board of Education, according to the district.
Diego Hernandez Garcia’s deferred action status was likely terminated after ICE officers took him into custody at a Hardin Valley construction site, the federal government acknowledged in a Dec. 18 court filing.
‘The implications are huge’ | Hardin Valley construction worker’s deferred action likely revoked after ICE detention, filing says
Diego Hernandez Garcia’s deferred action status was likely terminated after ICE officers took him into custody at a Hardin Valley construction site, the federal government acknowledged in a Dec. 18 court filing.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Diego Hernandez Garcia’s deferred action status was likely terminated after ICE officers took him into custody at a Hardin Valley construction site, the federal government acknowledged in a Dec. 18 court filing.
AAA of Tennessee said it expects roughly 2.8 million Tennesseans to travel between now and Jan. 1, with about 2.6 million of them driving.
It’s holiday travel time in Tennessee, and experts are warning of driving dangers
AAA of Tennessee said it expects roughly 2.8 million Tennesseans to travel between now and Jan. 1, with about 2.6 million of them driving.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
AAA of Tennessee said it expects roughly 2.8 million Tennesseans to travel between now and Jan. 1, with about 2.6 million of them driving.
We stay warm as we move through the Christmas holiday and even a chance for 70 to end the week.
Cloudy with isolated rain drops tonight
We stay warm as we move through the Christmas holiday and even a chance for 70 to end the week.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We stay warm as we move through the Christmas holiday and even a chance for 70 to end the week.
Lights matching to Christmas music get people out of their houses and into a West Hills neighborhood where a family tradition has been shining for more than two decades.
West Hills Christmas light show continues decades-long tradition
Lights matching to Christmas music get people out of their houses and into a West Hills neighborhood where a family tradition has been shining for more than two decades.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Lights matching to Christmas music get people out of their houses and into a West Hills neighborhood where a family tradition has been shining for more than two decades.
The roadway was shut down shortly after 5 p.m. and remains closed as of 8:10 p.m.
Callahan Drive shut down as THP, Knox County Sheriff’s Office work to safely resolve ‘situation’
The roadway was shut down shortly after 5 p.m. and remains closed as of 8:10 p.m.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The roadway was shut down shortly after 5 p.m. and remains closed as of 8:10 p.m.
There have been a number of fires in Knox County over the past two weeks.
‘Everything is gone’| Powell family loses home, belongings to fire days before Christmas
There have been a number of fires in Knox County over the past two weeks.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
There have been a number of fires in Knox County over the past two weeks.
The push for new revenue comes as college athletics faces unprecedented financial pressures from player compensation and other escalating expenses.
Tennessee explores new revenue streams as college athletics costs soar
The push for new revenue comes as college athletics faces unprecedented financial pressures from player compensation and other escalating expenses.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The push for new revenue comes as college athletics faces unprecedented financial pressures from player compensation and other escalating expenses.
The incident is believed to have happened on Dec. 22 while visitors were in the area.
National Park Service asking for help identifying suspect in poached deer case in Cades Cove
The incident is believed to have happened on Dec. 22 while visitors were in the area.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The incident is believed to have happened on Dec. 22 while visitors were in the area.
Throughout the month of January, the county will be taking trees at no cost.
How to recycle your live Christmas tree in Knox County
Throughout the month of January, the county will be taking trees at no cost.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Throughout the month of January, the county will be taking trees at no cost.
Diego Hernandez Garcia, the El Salvador native at the center of a habeas corpus petition in East Tennessee, has been deported against a federal court’s orders.
ICE deports Hardin Valley construction worker against court’s order, attorney says
Diego Hernandez Garcia, the El Salvador native at the center of a habeas corpus petition in East Tennessee, has been deported against a federal court’s orders.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Diego Hernandez Garcia, the El Salvador native at the center of a habeas corpus petition in East Tennessee, has been deported against a federal court’s orders.
TBI said the death happened Monday evening at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
TBI investigating inmate death at Knox County detention facility
TBI said the death happened Monday evening at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
TBI said the death happened Monday evening at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
A 24-year-old man and two juveniles are facing charges after throwing rocks onto cars o nI-75, according to the Rocky Top Police Department.
Adult, 2 juveniles charged after throwing rocks onto cars on I-75, Rocky Top police say
A 24-year-old man and two juveniles are facing charges after throwing rocks onto cars o nI-75, according to the Rocky Top Police Department.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A 24-year-old man and two juveniles are facing charges after throwing rocks onto cars o nI-75, according to the Rocky Top Police Department.
A Louisville, Kentucky man will spend 40 years behind bars after being found guilty of kidnapping a Blount County girl and traveling with her across state lines.
Kentucky man sentenced after kidnapping Blount County teen, sheriff’s office says
A Louisville, Kentucky man will spend 40 years behind bars after being found guilty of kidnapping a Blount County girl and traveling with her across state lines.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A Louisville, Kentucky man will spend 40 years behind bars after being found guilty of kidnapping a Blount County girl and traveling with her across state lines.
Garza Law Firm has pledged $100 for every three-pointer Gillespie makes the remainder of the season.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Garza Law team up with Make-A-Wish East Tennessee for Swishes-for-Wishes
Garza Law Firm has pledged $100 for every three-pointer Gillespie makes the remainder of the season.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Garza Law Firm has pledged $100 for every three-pointer Gillespie makes the remainder of the season.
This is the fourth SEC weekly honor Tennessee has garnered this season.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie named Co-SEC Player of the Week
This is the fourth SEC weekly honor Tennessee has garnered this season.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This is the fourth SEC weekly honor Tennessee has garnered this season.
Tennessee improves to 8-3 on the season as non-conference play is officially over.
#23 Lady Vols cruise past Southern Indiana
Tennessee improves to 8-3 on the season as non-conference play is officially over.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tennessee improves to 8-3 on the season as non-conference play is officially over.
All lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted as higher traffic volumes are expected statewide.
Construction-related closures suspended for nearly 3 million holiday travelers in TN
All lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted as higher traffic volumes are expected statewide.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
All lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted as higher traffic volumes are expected statewide.
Production is set to begin in 2026.
New Hallmark Christmas movie to film at Biltmore Estate
Production is set to begin in 2026.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Production is set to begin in 2026.
Second Avenue officially reopened Monday, nearly five years after a Christmas Day bombing injured eight people and destroyed part of the downtown Nashville street.
Nashville’s Second Avenue reopens five years after Christmas Day bombing
Second Avenue officially reopened Monday, nearly five years after a Christmas Day bombing injured eight people and destroyed part of the downtown Nashville street.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Second Avenue officially reopened Monday, nearly five years after a Christmas Day bombing injured eight people and destroyed part of the downtown Nashville street.
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Laurel County.
One killed, one injured in Laurel County crash
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Laurel County.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Laurel County.