Missionary for Pope Francis offers to pay for Riley Strain’s funeral
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by Kendall Ashman
4h ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRN) — A missionary for Pope Francis is offering to pay all of Riley Strain’s funeral costs. Earlier this month, the 22-year-old University of Missouri student was visiting Nashville on a fraternity trip when he disappeared. After a two-week search, his body was found in the Cumberland River last Friday.    For weeks, Riley Strain’s disappearance captured the attention of people across the country, including Father Jim. ‘I believe it to be Riley’: 911 call details discovery of Riley Strain’s body “Our heart broke. Here was a young, vibrant individual and we all ..read more
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Knox County growth policy plan rejected by Farragut leaders
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by Gregory Raucoules
5h ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Farragut Board of Mayor and Alderman on Wednesday voted against approving a Knox County growth policy plan designed to guide future development as more people move to the area. The BMA rejected the Advance Knox Growth Policy Plan on a 3-2 vote. Farragut Mayor Roan Williams and Vice Mayor Louise Povlin voted in favor of the plan. Alderman Drew Burnette, Scott Meyer, and David White voted to reject it. How the Baltimore bridge collapse could impact East Tennessee "Advance Knox" is a land use and transportation plan has been in the works for more than two years. The ..read more
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Sevier County family picking up the pieces after fire destroys home
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by Dominic Webster
9h ago
WEARS VALLEY, Tenn. (WATE) — A house reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes — that is what the Caves family experienced on March 19 as a fire ripped through their Sevier County home. The house held a special place in Jesica Caves heart. "This house means a lot," Caves said " It was my dad's house and when he died, he left it for us to live in. So it had sentimental value." New connector opens between Parkway and Veterans Boulevard in Pigeon Forge The Caves were able to escape the flames relatively unscathed. However, there were belongings inside that could not be saved, of those were num ..read more
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Morristown breaks ground on new fire station to keep up with rising population
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by Ella Wales
9h ago
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Morristown broke ground on a new fire station Thursday morning. Morristown Fire Department Station #3 is currently located on East Andrew Johnson Highway. Several years ago, the State of Tennessee announced it's plans to widen Highway 11E, where the current Fire Station #3 is located. The new station will serve as the new Station #3. It will also help to accommodate the city's rising population, according to Mayor Gary Chesney. "As we've had housing growth, population growth, retail growth, one of the things you need to do is make sure you're up to d ..read more
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Clinton Elementary Assistant Principal surprised with award, $25k prize
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by Hope McAlee
9h ago
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Clinton Elementary Assistant Principal Abbey Kidwell was surprised to be recognized on Thursday with the prestigious Milken Educators Award, an honor she did not even know she was being considered for. Kidwell was presented the award at an assembly Thursday morning by Tennessee Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds and Dr. Joshua Barnett, CEO of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching who represented the Milken Family Foundation. The purpose of the assembly was kept secret, Barnett revealed, as he spoke to students and gave the students clues about what ..read more
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Kamal Hadden back to form for Pro Day following season-ending injury
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by Casey Kay
10h ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — VFL defensive back Kamal Hadden suffered a season-ending shoulder injury during the Vols week eight matchup against Alabama. Five months later, Hadden was back in true form for at Tennessee's Pro Day. It was a lot for Hadden to bounce back from his injury, but it put him in the best position to go where he needs to go. "It makes my story even greater, going through junior college, and leaving different schools and having to fight through a lot of adversity. This was just another one of those places, another one of those things that I had to overcome and accept where I ..read more
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'Excessively dirty' pizza dough machine found at Rockwood restaurant
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by Don Dare, Hannah Moore
12h ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Employees at this pizza place had a difficult time answering questions from the inspector. Managers are supposed to teach workers and help them understand health standards. The grade is 76 at the Pizza Station on Gateway Avenue in Rockwood. This is a passing score as any grade of 69 and below is considered failing. There has not yet been a follow-up inspection. Pizza Station, 107 S. Gateway Ave, Rockwood — Grade: 76 First off, when asked an employee could not explain the proper procedures for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils. Also, the employee d ..read more
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Soccer Talk: What to expect from One Knox SC this season
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by Gregory Raucoules
12h ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It's the first installment of Soccer Talk! We discuss One Knoxville SC's hot start to the 2024 season, the team's retooled attack, Knoxville's first-ever US Open Cup win over old rivals Asheville City SC, and look ahead to the busy month of April. CONTINUING COVERAGE: One Knoxville SC Soccer Talk: What to expect from One Knox SC this season One Knoxville SC wins home opener vs. Lexington WATE to broadcast One Knoxville SC games, offer exclusive content under new partnership One Knoxville SC releases new Sunsphere-inspired uniform One Knoxville SC 2024 season feature ..read more
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Pellissippi State names first men's basketball coach
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by Hannah Moore
13h ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Pellissippi State Community College now has a head men's basketball coach for the first time. Darrian Jones, an East Tennessee native, has a background in coaching basketball. He began his career in 2007 at Hiwassee College as an assistant for both the men's and women's teams until 2011. He then spent another 12 years assisting the coach at Waters State Community College. During the 2023-24 season, he served as an assistant coach for Tennessee Wesleyan men’s basketball. New connector opens between Parkway and Veterans Boulevard in Pigeon Forge When looking for the rig ..read more
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New connector opens between Parkway and Veterans Boulevard in Pigeon Forge
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by Hope McAlee
14h ago
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Jake Thomas Connector between the Parkway and Veterans Boulevard in Pigeon Forge is now open. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the road was officially open on Thursday. Cades Cove & more could be closed for days for storm clean up in GSMNP The 2-mile, five-lane road connects Jake Thomas Boulevard to Veterans Boulevard in Pigeon Forge, which serves to give travelers a more direct route between shopping and entertainment on the Parkway to Dollywood and its resorts on Veterans Boulevard. In addition to the motor traffic that will travel the ..read more
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