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May 9
Today in History
Today is Saturday, May 9, the 129th day of 2026. There are 236 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 9, 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Enovid for use as the first oral contraceptive pill.
Today In History

Today In History
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Clockwise from top left: A woman protests outside the House chamber before a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, smiles after a House committee meeting during a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Nashville. Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, second from left, walks with his brother KeShaun Pearson, as he is arrested and removed from the House gallery during a special session of the state legislature. Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, arrives to the House chamber wearing a Trump flag for a special session of the state legislature.
Vols set for SEC showdown against No. 4 Longhorns

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee and Texas will square off in the first regular-season matchup as conference foes when the No. 4 Longhorns visit Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a three-game series this weekend starting on Friday night at 6:30 p.m.
Today in History
Today is Friday, May 8, the 128th day of 2026. There are 237 days left in the year.
Steven Jerome Bowlin

Steven Jerome Bowlin, 69, of Morristown, passed away peacefully and was called home to the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Community Calendar
May 8
Sen. Hagerty makes stop in Morristown

BY WADE LITTLETON Tribune Staff Writer
Bean Station PD charges Knox man with child sex crimes

From Staff Reports
