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Tennessee Inmate on Death Watch Ahead of Planned Execution

Tennessee Inmate on Death Watch Ahead of Planned Execution

Updated Story: The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate’s request for more time to consider questions surrounding the possible bias of a juror who helped hand down the original death sentence decades ago. The state’s top justices ruled on Tuesday that 53-year-old Lee Hall failed to persuade the high court to create…MORE

#EltonFarewellTour Coming to Knoxville – We’ll Have Chance to Win Tickets

Elton John is adding another date to his Farewell Tour with a stop at Thompson-Boling Arena in June 6th. The announcement came Wednesday morning and General Admission tickets go on sale November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned to NewsTalk 98.7 as we’ll have a chance for you to win tickets next week. Elton announced…MORE

Knox County Schools & Several Others Close Due to Illness

Knox County Schools & Several Others Close Due to Illness

Several schools in East Tennessee are closing for the remainder of the week due to a high number of absentee rates among students and faculty.  Authorities say the flu is the main reason for the illnesses.  As of Thursday afternoon, the list includes:  Knox County, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Monroe County, Oneida Special School District,…MORE

#25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

#25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

ATLANTA, Ga. – Junior running back John Kelly dashed for four touchdowns and racked up 128 rushing yards to help lead No. 25/24 Tennessee to a double-overtime victory against Georgia Tech in the Vols’ season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “That was a very good college football game,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jonessaid. “I have a lot of respect for…MORE

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Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic 9/22

Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic 9/22

The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank raises support for our ministry with Knoxville’s city young people. September 22nd – Holston Hills CC