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Tennessee, Kentucky Set for 6:15 p.m. ET Homecoming Kickoff on ESPN

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Finance Department Honored With Special Recognition

For the 39th consecutive year, the City’s Finance Department has been recognized by its North American peers with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Davis Questions Goldberg’s Influx of Out-of-State Contributions

Tennessee State Representative Elaine Davis (R-District 18) is sounding the alarm about the overwhelming amount of out-of-state campaign contributions her opponent, Bryan Goldberg, has received.

Clean the Clinch Event in Oak Ridge Set for Nov. 7

The City of Oak Ridge Stormwater Division and its Healthy Waters Program will host the 2026 Clean the Clinch event next month for National Make a Difference Day.

Mayor Henderson Backs Spending Transparency Ordinances

Mayor Betsy Henderson has announced support of two ordinances proposed by Commissioner Angela Russell.

Skrmetti Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged the FCC to carefully scrutinize TP-Link’s request for approval to sell new router models in the United States.

Knoxville Man Charged With Child Exploitation

An ongoing investigation by special agents has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man on multiple counts.

Oak Ridge Delivers Exceptional Safety, Cleanup Progress

Oak Ridge cleanups

OREM and cleanup contractor UCOR achieved major cleanup milestones in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 while maintaining a strong safety record.

#11/11 Vols Fall to Late Gamecocks Rally

Vols vs Gamecocks

No. 11/11 Tennessee dropped a heartbreaker against South Carolina, 27-24, on Saturday afternoon at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Wild Bobwhite Quail Spotted

Multiple coveys of wild bobwhite quail were recently sighted at the University of Tennessee’s Ames AgResearch and Education Center.

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TVA Seeks Public Comment

TVA is seeking public comment on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement evaluating the environmental effects of transmission system activities associated with generator interconnection requests across TVA's Power Service Area.

Volunteer Ministry Center Has Urgent Needs

This holiday season, your church, business, small group, Sunday school class, work team, family, or group of friends can make a meaningful difference for our Neighbors.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

1:21 pm, October 25, 2026
"There will be no attack on Iran tonight." --President Trump

2:21 pm, October 8, 2026
We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both economically and militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran!), we will not be attacking Iran at any time before the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd. IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! --President Trump

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FEMA Offers Flood Insurance Policy

Guadelupe River

FEMA has launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide.

Made in Tennessee - The Next Generation

Made in Tennessee

Somewhere in Tennessee, a family will one day sit across from a healthcare professional they have never met.

KDS Travel Writer Wins Top Newswriting Award

Guadelupe River

Knoxville Daily Sun travel writer Tom Adkinson won first place in the newswriting category of the Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association “Excellence in Craft” awards program for 2026.

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Safe Haven Baby Box Used To Save A Life

Safe Haven baby box

The Knoxville Fire Department has confirmed that a healthy newborn was safely surrendered at our Safe Haven Baby Box located at Station 17.

Warming Center Partners Needed

The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) is seeking one to two additional churches to serve as overnight warming centers during the upcoming 2026–27 winter season.

 

state news

FEMA Awards More Than $15 Million for Tennessee Recovery

FEMA is awarding more than $15 million to Tennessee, funding 27 projects that will accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities.

TDS completes Monroe County, Tennessee grant fiber project

TDS Telecommunications LLC announced the completion of its Monroe County, Tennessee broadband grant project, upgrading services to more than 3,000 locations with new fiber-optic connections.

Buffalo RIver State Park
Tennessee State Parks Dedicates Buffalo River State Park
Tennessee budget
Tennessee September Revenues Exceed Estimates
Dry Branch State Park
New State Park Protects Endangered Species
Tennessee wildlife fire support
Tennessee Wildland Fire Personnel Support Response In 14 States

national news

Court Orders CIA to Begin Producing January 6 Records
Judicial Watch announced that a federal court ordered the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to begin producing records by November 16, 2026, in response to a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit seeking information about CIA personnel and support at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Department of War Publishes Seventh Release of UAP Files
The Department of War has published the seventh release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous UAP files as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters.

DoW, Navy Close on $1.7 Billion Hampton Roads Barracks Project
The Department of War and the Department of the Navy have announced financial close on Homeport Hampton Roads Phase II, a $1.7 billion initiative to modernize unaccompanied housing for thousands of Sailors across the Hampton Roads region.

Vestland Norway
National Geographic Best of the World 2027
East coast fisheries
A cold pulse reshaped
East Coast fisheries
human trafficking report
2026 Trafficking in
Persons Report
butterflies study
The Story Behind
the Butterfly
Leopard Seals
Richer People Get the National Park Permits
Earth
What earth reveals when humanity loses its ego
mosasaur
Ancient Sea Predators Built for Surprise Attacks
prison books
Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People

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