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Take a high schooler who would rather be skateboarding, add an insistent mother, then throw in a dad who is up for a bro trip to Beverly Hills and you’ve got what it takes for a family medical breakthrough. All that combined is simpler than trying to spell Keratoconus, a medical term for an rare eye condition that is now familiar to the Rupert family of Parrottsville. The upcoming father
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called home. Several tornadoes struck parts of the nation’s midsection Sunday, concentrating damage in central Oklahoma and Wichita, Kan. One person was killed near Shawnee, Okla., and 21 injuries were reported
WWE superstar Kane is a 7-foot monster, a wrestling legend whose in ring back story is filled with demons and links to the dark side. Kane is the alter-ego of Jefferson City’s Glenn Jacobs, who is using his fame to draw attention to the Marketplace Fairness Act and develop a budding political career. The legislation would change a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that does not allow sales to be
College Square Mall was full of teenagers Friday evening as members of the class of 2013 from both Hamblen County high schools celebrated their recent graduations. Rebecca Marcum, the Project Graduation chair for Morristown-Hamblen High School West, said 500 to 600 students were expected to attend Project Graduation night, which marked the program’s 24th year of providing Hamblen County graduates with a safe, celebratory experience. Students lined up to participate
DANDRIDGE — While many high school athletes dream of continuing their career in college, only a small percentage actually get the chance. For one Jefferson County stand-out, the opportunity has become a reality. Jay Vines recently signed to run track for Samford University in Birmingham after a stellar career in both track and field as well as football. Vines said he had dreamed of continuing his career past high school
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who’ve been there so many times before. The Memphis Grizzlies looked like the first-timers still trying to adapt to their first conference finals appearance. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs struck first by beating Memphis 105-83 on Sunday. San Antonio raced out to
Walters State starting pitcher Jay Gause pitched the game of his life Saturday afternoon, so it was only appropriate his day ended at the bottom of a celebration dog pile at Senator Field. Gause fired a complete game shutout, leading the Senators to their sixth berth in the crown jewel of junior college baseball. The Senators shutdown the Columbia State Chargers, 6-0, in the NJCAA East Central District Tournament championship
Hayes-Coffey Aden Cole Coffey announces the upcoming wedding of his parents, Nikki Hayes and Bobby Coffey. The bride-elect is the daughter of Scott and Kim Hayes. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Cora Hayes and Johnny and Debra Westmoreland. The groom-elect is the son of Bobby and Tina Coffey. He is the grandson of Malcolm and Betty Dalton and Ray and Midge Boyd. The ceremony will be held May
Dean-Davis Jordan Elizabeth Dean and Brandon Scott Davis announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Hank Dean and Kimberly Williams. She is the granddaughter of Randy Lowe, Linda Lowe, Raymond and Pauline Dean and the late Roy and Doris Horsewill. She is the great-granddaughter of Beatrice Barnes, the late Bruce Barnes and George Dean and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lowe. She is a
Bush-Blazer Terry and Kathy Bush of Morristown announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelly Lynn, to Dustin Blazer of Parrottsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Maxine and the late William A. Yount and the late Rev. Billy and Georgia Bush. She is a 2003 graduate of Morristown East High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health in 2007 from East Tennessee State University.
The 2nd Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival takes place Saturday at Heartwood in Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. The festival features the best of the region’s wines, cider, mead and beer paired with ‘Round the Mountain artisan demonstrations. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 per person the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at swvawinefestival.com or at Heartwood. For more information, call 276-492-2400.
42 The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Rated PG-13. Showing at Carmike Cinemas 12 College Square Mall at 1:20, 4:50, 7:35 and 10:25. Showing at Carmike Town Crossing 8 in Greeneville at 3:30 and 9:20. THE CROODS The world’s first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world. Rated
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters plans to retire next year, ending a television career that began more than a half century ago and made her a trailblazer in news and daytime TV. Someone who works closely with Walters said the plan is for her to retire in May 2014 after a series of special programs saluting her career. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and
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WWE superstar Kane is a 7-foot monster, a wrestling legend whose in
DANDRIDGE — While many high school athletes dream of continuing their career
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference