Missing person found dead near Port Townsend
The United States Coast Guard was searching for a person who reportedly fell off a 12-foot vessel near Point Wilson on Friday morning.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Home of the Week: A Kennedy is selling her Hyannis house for under $1.6m. Peek inside.
Why Kathleen Kennedy Townsend is selling her Hyannis, Cape Cod, house for under $2 million.
May 12, 2026Open source
Townsend restaurant in South Philly closes temporarily due to fire
The elegant French restaurant on East Passyunk Ave., is once again temporarily closed for the next few months — this time, due to a fire in a nearby build...
May 6, 2026Open source
Port of Port Townsend quits Facebook and Instagram, calls platforms ‘host-destroying parasites’
Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Eron Berg calls Facebook and Instagram 'host-destroying parasites' as the port shuts down both accounts this month.
May 6, 2026Open source
Grant applications sought by May 14 for Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund
LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation opened its 2026 Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund Cycle on April 16. The foundation seeks requests for propos...
May 5, 2026Open source
Appoquinimink School Board election is May 12
TOWNSEND — Six candidates are vying for two seats on the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education on May 12.
May 3, 2026Open source
First Saturday Art Walk set this weekend in Port Townsend
First Saturday Art Walk set this weekend in Port Townsend
May 2, 2026Open source
Ted Townsend resigns as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
Ted Townsend resigns as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
May 2, 2026Open source
Ted Townsend stepping down as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
Ted Townsend stepping down as CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber
May 2, 2026Open source
Odd finish to a big win for North Middlesex
TOWNSEND — It wasn’t the way the North Middlesex Regional softball team drew it up but nonetheless, the Patriots will take it. On Friday afternoon, the h...
May 2, 2026Open source
Townsend to start collecting occupancy tax on May 1
Townsend City Manager Don Stallions said he expects $75,000 to be made from the tax in 2026.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Several East Tennessee schools affected by nationwide cybersecurity attack
A cybersecurity incident with the Canvas learning platform impacted several schools in the region, including the University of Tennessee and Maryville City S...
May 8, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest Oklahoma fugitive in Maryville
Carlos Rodriguez, wanted for assault and battery, was arrested in Tennessee by U.S. Marshals after fleeing Oklahoma; he awaits extradition in jail.
May 5, 2026Open source
KPD: Alcoa man in custody after shooting in Five Points community
The Knoxville Police Department took Isaiah Hill, 27, into custody after a shooting on Wednesday morning.
May 6, 2026Open source
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1 of 3 eagles missing from Dollywood sanctuary found
Three Dollywood eagles escaped the theme park during a storm last month. One of the eagles has been recovered.
May 5, 2026Open source
A.L. Lotts Elementary wraps up Cool Schools season with school spirit, history lessons
A.L. Lotts Elementary in West Knoxville, honored as a five-time Tennessee Reward School, showcased its spirit and creativity during the final Cool Schools vi...
May 20, 2026Open source
KAT offering bus rides to Savannah Bananas games
Knoxville Area Transit is offering free and paid shuttles for the Savannah Bananas games at Covenant Health Park and Neyland Stadium.
May 18, 2026Open source
Celebrate art, music and community at Dogwood Arts KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival
Artists will compete for permanent commissions at the festival on May 30 at Emory Place in North Knoxville from noon to 8 p.m.
May 17, 2026Open source
WHS senior first from school to earn ETSU Roan Scholars spot
BOONE — A local student is the first from Watauga High School to earn a spot in the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University.
May 15, 2026Open source
Tennessee judges could be ousted for not cooperating with ICE in new law signed by the governor
Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law a measure to punish judges in Tennessee who do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The legislation, brought...
May 12, 2026Open source
Man charged with killing 3 people in North Carolina makes court appearance in Tennessee
Devan Loving, who has been charged with murder in the deaths of three people in Fairview last week, went before a judge in Tennessee on Monday, May 11.
May 11, 2026Open source
Virginia softball headed to Tennessee for Knoxville Regional
Virginia softball earned its third straight trip to the NCAA tournament under coach Joanna Hardin, whose Cavaliers will play in this weekend
May 11, 2026Open source
Tennessee Senate passes new congressional maps which gut lone Democrat district – live
Approval follows vote by state House earlier on Thursday splitting up 9th congressional district, represented by Steve Cohen, into three Republican constitue...
May 7, 2026Open source
Why the current redistricting of Tennessee offends me
The price paid to gain the Voting Rights Act was steep, writes Knoxville minister Gordon Gibson of Tennessee's redistricting that undoes it.
May 7, 2026Open source
Local organizer revives tradition with grassroots soybean festival
The long time tradition of the Tennessee Soybean Festival has been canceled by the organizing committee. However, a local organizer is working to preserve th...
May 30, 2026Open source
WCWS: Megan Grant breaks UCLA’s career home run record in rout of Arkansas
Grant belts her 91st career home run, passing the 24-year-old program mark set by Stacey Nuveman, in an 11-0, five-inning victory. The Bruins will face Tenne...
May 30, 2026Open source
CVS sues Tennessee over pharmacy benefit manager monopoly law
CVS Health sued Tennessee on Friday after Gov. Bill Lee signed a law banning a pharmacy benefit manager from also owning a pharmacy.
May 30, 2026Open source
ACLU files preliminary injunction against Memphis Safe Task Force
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee announced on Thursday they have filed a preliminary injunction in federal court against the Memp...
May 30, 2026Open source
Alternating lane closures scheduled for I-40 bridge inspection
Drivers who plan to commute between Arkansas and Tennessee should expect traffic delays on the I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge beginning Monday, June 1.
May 30, 2026Open source
Tenn. Supreme Court vacates teen murder conviction due to involuntary confession
The Tennessee Supreme Court announced on Friday that it has vacated a second-degree murder conviction due to an involuntary confession that they say should h...
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flood risk expected in parts of western North Carolina this weekend
The Weather Prediction Center has issued its excessive rainfall outlook, highlighting a localized flash flood risk from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.
May 30, 2026Open source
Watchdog group accuses Blanche of misconduct in Tennessee prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A national watchdog group alleges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche breached ethical rules in the Tennessee prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was c...
May 30, 2026Open source
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Local organizer revives tradition with grassroots soybean festival
The long time tradition of the Tennessee Soybean Festival has been canceled by the organizing committee. However, a local organizer is working to preserve th...
May 30, 2026Open source
CVS sues Tennessee over pharmacy benefit manager monopoly law
CVS Health sued Tennessee on Friday after Gov. Bill Lee signed a law banning a pharmacy benefit manager from also owning a pharmacy.
May 30, 2026Open source
Three-judge panel upholds Tennessee redistricting
A three-judge panel on Tuesday dismissed a legal challenge to Tennessee’s redrawn congressional maps brought by the state NAACP.
May 30, 2026Open source
Public defenders ask governor to delay all executions amid litigation
Tennessee public defenders ask Gov. Bill Lee to give a reprieve to death row inmates until litigation over the state’s lethal drug protocol ends.
May 30, 2026Open source
ACLU files preliminary injunction against Memphis Safe Task Force
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee announced on Thursday they have filed a preliminary injunction in federal court against the Memp...
May 30, 2026Open source
Alternating lane closures scheduled for I-40 bridge inspection
Drivers who plan to commute between Arkansas and Tennessee should expect traffic delays on the I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge beginning Monday, June 1.
May 30, 2026Open source
Tenn. Supreme Court vacates teen murder conviction due to involuntary confession
The Tennessee Supreme Court announced on Friday that it has vacated a second-degree murder conviction due to an involuntary confession that they say should h...
May 30, 2026Open source
Watchdog group accuses Blanche of misconduct in Tennessee prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A national watchdog group alleges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche breached ethical rules in the Tennessee prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was c...
May 30, 2026Open source
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Illinois State Police arrested a Tennessee man on a reckless homicide charge following a fatal construction zone crash on Inte...
May 30, 2026Open source
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