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JUST IN- Christa Pike has, via her attorneys, released a statement. It's the first time we've heard from her directly since Tennessee failed to execute her in September.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/yc3kprda
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A UT expert talked to me today about one reason Marsha Blackburn may not want to tap Tim Burchett for her Senate replacement if she wins Tennessee's governor race.
It all hinges on how much (if any) control the GOP retains in the House. tinyurl.com/bdut4m6y
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You've heard a lot about what happens to Marsha Blackburn's Senate seat if she win's Tennessee governor.
I had an expert break down the frontrunners for her replacement and how filling the seat could look: tinyurl.com/4xk6yp35
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We've been all over the changes Knox County Schools is considering to save money. Here's a break down of how your student's day could change, should KCS decide to tweak start and end times: tinyurl.com/ys67dvn8
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Christa Pike update-- Gov. Bill Lee says he expects her sentence of death will remain unless the courts determine otherwise.
The state failed to execute Pike in September for the gruesome torture and killing of a girl here in Knoxville. tinyurl.com/ys6a87wz
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New from our team- Knox County Schools is considering cutting more than 75 bus routes to save $2.7 million a year.
The system is also cutting district jobs and also thinking about closing schools to save money after funding shortfalls. tinyurl.com/34u2v75b
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TN state Sen. Brent Taylor, a republican running for the state Senate reelection and congress, has admitted to sending unsolicited nudes.
He calls them 'youthful indiscretions,' per our sister station in Memphis.
The last complaint comes from 2021. He was 53. tinyurl.com/fsuw76yt
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JUST IN - Knox County Schools is cutting jobs at the district level and thinking about shutting down some schools to make up for budget shortfalls.
We spoke to a school board member about how the district got here: tinyurl.com/bdfn4ta3
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New- the Knox County Commission has decided to rescind the appointment of Robert Alex Moody to the county’s board of zoning appeals.
Moody's accused of hitting a protestor at a Heritage Hubs event in Knoxville. The conservative group faces accusations of promoting white nationalism. shorturl.at/inJ5a
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Really heartbreaking. Just spoke briefly with a family who's trying to get the word out after their neighbor was charged with shooting and killing their daughter's dog.
Court docs corroborate their story. tinyurl.com/ukrfkavj
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🎃 HALLOWEEN: See what temps & rain chances look like for trick-or-treating! - Spencer
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A new Reuters poll says 1/3 Americans support a second execution attempt for Christa Pike.
Tennessee botched her execution in September: tinyurl.com/59435ukw
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The Gatlinburg Bypass is closed because of an "incident," according to the NPS.
Updates to come: tinyurl.com/mseas9ut
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LIVE: President Trump, Vice President Vance to Make Oval Office Announce... piped.video/live/NWBXdTDWj4Y… via @YouTube
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The National Weather Service issued a Freeze Warning. More info: [Link in bio] and in the WVLT First Alert Weather app.
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The National Weather Service issued a Frost Advisory. Find details on the forecast where you live in the free WVLT First Alert Weather app or on [Link in bio]. #WVLTFirstAlert #Frost
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The National Weather Service issued a Frost Advisory. Find details on the forecast where you live in the free WVLT First Alert Weather app or on [Link in bio]. #WVLTFirstAlert #Frost
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Cold Front Sends East Tennessee Temperatures Tumbling for Saturday piped.video/ERbCvq1wkZU?si=biPG… via @YouTube
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