August 28, 2026
John Gullion
Newport felon faces weapons, drug charges
A Newport man who is a convicted felon, was charged after an incident involving a chase by Newport Police.
Smokies win 5 in series with Rocket City
KNOXVILLE – It was a good week for the Knoxville Smokies as they won five of six games against Rocket City which included all three over the weekend.
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’
Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.
Vols’ receiver room looking to build off 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After boasting three wideouts with 800-plus yards receiving yards last season, Tennessee’s deep room of pass catchers will look to raise the bar once again in 2026.
Newport man faces felony charges in chase
A Newport man who was driving on a revoked license due to a 2025 DUI conviction is facing felony charges in connection with a chase that occurred Friday.
HOLA Lakeway International Food Festival returns Saturday
HOLA Lakeway will host its 2026 International Food Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Morristown Farmers Market and the Downtown Green.
Hayden Panettiere’s on-andoff boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
HISTORY
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2026. There are 134 days left in the year.
Bible Thought
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after plane crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A Georgia man burglarized former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after learning Biffle and his family died in a plane crash, a North Carolina sheriff said Tuesday.