TENNESSEE

Nov 15 2025CRIME

A Serious Crash During a High-Profile Trip

A recent incident in Tennessee left a police officer fighting for their life. The crash happened during a motorcade supporting Vice President JD Vance. Two law enforcement vehicles collided in Maryville, a small town near Knoxville. The accident involved a state trooper and a motorcycle officer from the Maryville Police Department. One of the ambulances traveling wi...

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma's Win: A Lesson in Turning Mistakes into Victories

Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from these mistakes. R Thomas Mason returned a fumble 71 yards for a touch...

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Oct 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tennessee's Big Bet on Data: Why the Future is Here

Data is everywhere, and it's growing at an incredible pace. In 2024, the world created, copied, or consumed about 149 zettabytes of data. To put that into perspective, one gigabyte can hold around 200 songs or 30 minutes of HD video. Now, imagine multiplying that by 149 trillion. That's the amount of data we generated in just one year. And get this: over 90% of all d...

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Vrabel's Patriots Stay Focused Amidst Emotional Return

Mike Vrabel is back in Tennessee, but the Patriots are keeping their eyes on the prize. The team's coaches say Vrabel hasn't let the emotional return distract him or his players. Instead, they're all about the grind, just like any other week. Vrabel's assistants say he's been his usual intense self. Special teams coach Jeremy Springer puts it simply: "It's fourth an...

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Aug 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google and Kairos Power Team Up for a Nuclear Energy Breakthrough

Big things are happening in the world of nuclear energy. Google and Kairos Power have joined forces to build an advanced nuclear reactor. This reactor will be connected to the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) electric grid by 2030. This is a big deal because it's the first time a utility in the U. S. has agreed to buy power from an advanced reactor like this. The ...

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Aug 02 2025CRIME

A Baby's Miracle Amidst Tragedy in Tennessee

In a quiet town in Tennessee, a shocking crime has left the community in disbelief. A 29-year-old man, Austin Robert Drummond, is now the subject of a massive manhunt. He is accused of taking the lives of four people, including a mother and her two children. The only survivor of this horrific event is a baby, who was found safely in a stranger's yard. The victims we...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

The High Court's Stance on Youth Gender Care

The Supreme Court has made a significant ruling that has sparked intense debate. They have supported a Tennessee law that stops minors from getting gender-affirming care. This decision has divided the nation, with half of the states backing similar bans and the other half allowing such treatments. The court's decision was split along expected lines, with six conserva...

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Jun 02 2025SPORTS

Tennessee's Thrilling Victory Over UCLA in the 2025 WCWS

The 2025 Women's College World Series saw an intense matchup between Tennessee and UCLA. The game was a nail-biter, lasting nine innings and ending with a close 5-4 score in favor of Tennessee. The Volunteers' victory was hard-earned, with key players stepping up at crucial moments. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions. In the fifth inning, Taylor Pannell hit a ...

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May 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cilantro Crisis: The Powdery Mildew Problem in Tennessee

Cilantro is a popular herb in many kitchens. It is also known as coriander. It is part of the Apiaceae family. This herb is grown in many U. S. states, including Tennessee. It is often grown in greenhouses. In early spring of 2025, a big problem hit two greenhouses in Eagleville, Tennessee. The issue was powdery mildew. This is a fungal disease. It shows up as a whit...

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May 11 2025WEATHER

Earthquake Shakes the South: What Happened and Why?

The South was shaken up on a Saturday morning. A 4. 1-magnitude earthquake hit Tennessee. It was strong enough to be felt in Atlanta, Georgia. No one was hurt, and there was no major damage. The earthquake happened about 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville. The earthquake was felt in several states, including Georgia an...

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