May 29, 2026
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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87.
Vols continue to showcase power with 4 homers in win over Presbyterian
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee kept its perfect record in midweek games intact with an 8-1 victory over Presbyterian on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Karlyn Pickens drafted No. 1 in AUSL overall by Carolina Blaze
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens was selected No. 1 overall by the Carolina Blaze in the 2026 AUSL College Draft on Monday night.
Odds and ends A Taiwanese town embraces a slow pace of life through a snail race
FENGLIN, Taiwan (AP) — The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has grown a reputation as a place where life moves slowly and people can catch their breath.
Baseball
Daniel Rodriguez fanned 10 Buccaneer batters while walking only one but the Chattanooga club was still able to prevail 6-2 at the district tournament in Knoxville. Cainan Crowe went 2-for-3 with a double for the Lions.
Ruth Ann (Bryant) Rogers
Ruth Ann (Bryant) Rogers, age 84, of Morristown, TN, born on August 17, 1941 and went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Sartain Springs Missionary Baptist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service. Interment services will follow in the church cemetery.
Election night goes easy in uncontested races
While some candidates in Hamblen County were sweating the results of the Hamblen County May 5 primary right down to the very end, others – who were uncontested in their races – had a much easier night able to kick back, relax and wait for the courtesy votes to roll in.
Mayor Mathis loses in Cocke County Primary
A changing of the guard is taking place in Cocke County.
Stewart elected Hawkins County Sheriff
Hawkins County will be governed by new leadership come September.
Grainger Road Superintendent fends off primary challenge
Charles McAnally will continue to serve as Grainger County Road Superintendent thanks to a win in Tuesday’s election.