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Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hardin Valley Middle School in Knoxville was evacuated after a bomb threat, with students returning shortly after a thorough check by authorities. WVLT 8
- ➤ The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for 5-year-old Dejon Parker, believed to be with his non-custodial father in Knoxville. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville comedian Leanne Morgan has released her new book 'What in the World', discussing it and her future projects. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ George K. Schweitzer, a cherished professor who taught over 45,000 students and held a nearly eight-decade career at the University of Tennessee, has passed away at 99. Knoxville News Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now 95% contained, with efforts from firefighters mitigating the threat and rain expected to aid in further containment. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ Bear sightings in Knoxville, Tennessee have increased over the last decade due to population growth and natural range expansion. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chris Davis from the Knox County Election Commission urgently appealed for public education on the election process during a recent County Commission meeting. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knox County's election commissioner, Chris Davis, challenges election skeptics to observe a mock election event to understand the secure voting process amidst rampant misinformation. WVLT 8
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Cry It Out: A Comedy About Parenthood
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Rehab Live at The Roadhouse Lounge
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Jeff Dunham Live Comedy Show
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Teddy Swims Concert
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Smooth Sailor - Yacht Rock Celebration
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