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Midnight Elevation 1,059.00 Cherokee was built to generate hydroelectric power during the World War II emergency, but it also plays an important role as one of the chains of TVA-managed reservoirs that have prevented billions of dollars in flood damage…

Hamblen County Sheriff Chad Mullins said a drive-by shooting Monday afternoon on Macedonia Road was not likely an incidence of road rage.  Mullins said the victims – who were still being interviewed Monday evening – were likely specifically targeted and…

F Carson-Newman University presented some of its highest awards to faculty and staff during its 54th annual Honors Convocation on April 20. Those honored were Dr. Robyn Branca, Kelly Lennon, Dr. Susan O’Dell Underwood and Julie Wright. O’Dell Underwood is…

F Looking to start or return to college while balancing work and family? Walters State Community College has programs designed just for adult learners. An adult learner open house is planned from on April 25 3-6:30 p.m. in Cates-Cutshaw Hall…

B The commission is infusing $600,000 to the self insurance fund to help fight against a rising deficit. The county currently has a self insured plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield which makes the county the entity at risk and…

F Don’t be late for a very important date! Encore Theatrical Company’s Junior Company members will present a “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” on Saturday, April 29. Two seatings will be offered, from 10am to noon and from 2pm to 4pm,…

F Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 16.5 cents per gallon higher than a month…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Thousands of country music fans were awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he suddenly canceled his performance Sunday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. WTVA-TV reported video boards inside the Ole Miss football stadium showed a message saying…

KNOXVILLE (AP) — In a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation designed to restrict drag performances in public. While performing at Thompson-Boling Arena, the Grammy-winning…

Morgan Wallen cancels Ole Miss show after losing his voice OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Thousands of country music fans were awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he suddenly canceled his performance Sunday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. WTVA-TV reported video boards…