July 14, 2026
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Eagles win first NCAA Tournament game since 2019, but fall on walk-off in nightcap to No. 15 Lenoir-Rhyne
FLORENCE, S.C. – The 2026 season came to an end for Carson-Newman (41-14), falling in nine innings on a walk-off against No. 15 Lenoir-Rhyne (4114) in the Florence Region semifinals. Earlier in the afternoon, C-N staved off elimination with a 5-3 win over Anderson, the first NCAA Tournament win since 2019.
Pair of inside-the-park home runs spark Lady Red’s win over Elizabethton in 3A Sectional
NEWPORT— Insidethe- park home runs are seldom seen anymore, especially in the smaller parks where softball is played.
Smokies drop 2 of 3 weekend games to close series with Clingstones
COLUMBUS , Ga. – Sunday’s win allowed the Knoxville Smokies to head back home after a tough weekend against the Columbus Clingstones.
Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-yearold student brought a loaded gun to school that was later used to shoot his first grade teacher.
Wilson Livestock Market receives $100K grant
House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) announced this week $100,000 in grant funding was awarded to the Wilson Livestock Market.
Hamblen E-9-1-1 announces non-emergency numbers
Hamblen County Emergency Communications (9-1-1) is announcing the launch of new telephone numbers dedicated exclusively to administrative calls, non emergency inquiries, and alarm company reporting.
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May 19
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim the growing popularity of vacation cruises, according to industry representatives and travel experts.
Today In History
Today In History
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, May 19, the 139th day of 2026. There are 226 days left in the year.