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Zoo Knoxville is thrilled to announce the return of Smoky Night Lights this spring, restoring the highly anticipated 360-degree nighttime show after temporary closure due to storm damage.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) has completed its largest land transfer to date.
A man whose remains were discovered in Knoxville in 1988 has now been identified through a partnership between the Knoxville Police Department, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative.
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7:06 pm, Mar 10, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The Secretary condemned Iran’s reprehensible attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed how to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s defense as Iran continues its baseless aggression against civilian targets. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
1:09 pm, Mar 9, 2026
For my part, I would like to confirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends. -Putin
1:06 pm, Mar 9, 2026
Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old-world order. -EU's vonder Leyen
1:02 pm, Mar 9, 2026
Three U.S. B‑52 strategic bombers have landed at RAF Fairford in Britain, potentially indicating preparation for heavy strikes in Iran. -Intel
12:55 pm, Mar 9, 2026
From the very first day, we have been engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts. So far, we have held talks with 16 leaders in order to find a way out of the crisis before it escalates further. - Turkish President Erdogan on Iran
11:26 am, Mar 9, 2026
The Department of State is designating the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026. -Marco Rubio
11:09 am, Mar 8, 2026
Since February 28, over 32,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East.
These figures do not include the many Americans who have safely relocated to other countries or those who have departed the Middle East but are still in transit back to the United States.
The Department of State has completed nearly two dozen charter flights and has safely evacuated thousands of Americans from the Middle East. -Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson.
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During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talks about Read Across America Day, the Hero’s Hill Challenge, and more.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is warning consumers about a recent uptick in auto scams involving unsuspecting consumers who agree to sell their vehicles to purported buyers via Facebook Marketplace.
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