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Billy Graham turns 91

The 'pastor to presidents', the Reverend Billy Graham, celebrated his ninety-first birthday Saturday.

Published: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:42:45 GMT

Walking over Memphis

Tennessee scored 42 points in the first half en route to an easy 56-28 homecoming win over the overmatched Memphis Tigers.

Published: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:41:53 GMT

Church says location puts new life in Seymour

The building is raising some eyebrows though, sandwiched in-between a massage business and a bar. "We didn't do this to flatten the face of anybody. We did this because South Knox needs a community revamping," says McKnight.

Published: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:07:16 GMT

Missouri fugitive captured in Knoxville

A Missouri man wanted for shooting a teenager has been arrested in Knoxville.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:43:11 GMT

'Substantial' drug bust in Oak Ridge

Officers have busted more than two-dozen people in an Oak Ridge drug round-up Friday night, according to police. But officers are still on the hunt for nearly two-dozen more.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:52:06 GMT

1 dead, 5 hurt in Orlando shooting; gunman caught

Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:15:11 GMT

Fort Campbell soldier killed by husband in murder-suicide

A Fort Campbell soldier is dead after being shot by her husband before he committed suicide Friday afternoon in Oak Grove, Ky., according to <a href="http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11459938" target="_Blank">NewsChannel5.com/WTVF-TV</a>.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:09:26 GMT

28 dogs seized, only a fraction at 'puppy mill'

The sad faces of sick dogs hardly tell where they've come from. More than two dozen dogs are under veterinary care at the Roane County Animal Shelter after being seized from alleged puppy mill in Midtown.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:50:26 GMT

Nat'l magazine takes issue area surrounding Smokies

When you think of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you might imagine it as as an outdoorsman's paradise with breathtaking views, and probably not as "a national treasure surrounded by a bathtub ring of ugly, unplanned development," as National Geographic Traveler magazine describes the Smokies.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:12:06 GMT

Shoppers save with early sales

If you're doing your Christmas shopping early you may see your best bargains yet with some door busting sales around town this weekend. Stores are slashing prices and extending hours to accommodate your needs and their own.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:59:35 GMT