Top Stories for Wednesday, May 16
Barbee walk off highlights Lady Rebel region rally
Maryville kept plugging away after a fast start by Halls, the
Lady Rebels bats came alive in the final two innings and besides pitching a complete game on the
mound Allison Barbee also hit a walk-off home run to give Maryville a 7-6 win over Halls in the
Region 2-AAA softball semifinal Tuesday night. Read more...
Two hurt in Clenenden Road accident
Two people were taken to the hospital after a Monday morning
car accident on Clendenen Road in Maryville. Read more...
Blount holds memorial for officers killed on duty
Officers in Blount County killed in the line of duty were
honored during a annual public memorial service Tuesday morning at Victory Baptist Church in
Maryville. Blount County Circuit Court Judge Tammy Harrington served as the keynote speaker, while
Blount County Chief Deputy Ron Dunn, Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp and Alcoa Police
Administrative Captain Phillip Dunn read the names of the fallen officers, and the Honor Guard of
the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and Maryville Police Departments presented the colors and
memorial wreath. The service is being held in conjunction with National Police Week. Read more...
Tomato Head co-owner: ‘We were close to tears’ over Knoxville move
‘Staffing challenges’ prompt Tomato Head move. Read more...
News
Eagleton pupils raise $2,550 for SRO
Eagleton Elementary School’s students recently waged a war
against a community member’s mounting medical bills. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
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- School Resource Officers play ‘vital role in our schools’
- Haven House resident charged with child abuse
- Maryville school board approves $43.3M budget
- Blount Countians concerned about jobs in PlanET survey
Sports
Gibbs takes regional rematch over Alcoa
With tears and hugs on one side and a celebrating Gibbs
sideline on the other, there wasn’t much doubt of who was advancing and who was seeing their season
end Tuesday night in the Region 2-A/AA soccer semifinal. The Eagles left little doubt on the
scoreboard this time, taking a 4-0 win in a rematch of last seasons semifinal that went to penalty
kicks in a fourth overtime back then. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
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- Hardin Valley start puts end to Maryville season
- Maryville Middle state golf runner up
- Payton Robinette wins Region 2-AAA tennis title
- Pigeon Forge ends Alcoa’s season
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Blount Life
Cake mix bars involve our favorite ingredients
Cake mix candy bars are a very close relative to Hello Dollies,
the layered bar we all love to make and eat during the holidays. You can make any changes in the
layers that suits your sweet tooth. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
More Blount Life In Print or E-Edition
- Chilhowee View to hold breakfast Saturday
- Vendors needed for crafts fair
- Support Relay For Life, attend Community Day
- Items being collected for benefit
Weekend News
Shovels & Rope: A hard-working couple riding the roads, playing the shows and making a ‘Joyful’ noise
Interview with Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent of Shovels & Rope. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
More Weekend News In Print or E-Edition
- Jason and the Scorchers: Older, wiser but no less ready to rock
- Jazz singer Madeleine Peyroux communicates through song what she can’t in words
- Old 97’s front man embraces his band’s brand of Americana on latest solo work
- Eclectic songwriter Mike Doughty discusses ‘Drugs’ and music on current tour
Business News
UT gets $1.7M to train nuclear leaders
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is receiving more than $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for scholarships, a fellowship and research grants to train and educate the next generation of leaders in America’s nuclear industry. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
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- Simberloff elected to National Academy of Sciences
- Energy engineers celebrate new AEE chapter founding
- It’s a ‘Scream’: Munch’s work brings $119.9M at NYC auction
- Pomp and circumstance
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A Walk in the Smokies: Hikers fight crowds, weather on Appalachian Trail to see what writer missed
Daily Times managing editor Buzz Trexler and two friends hiked 62 miles in six days along the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see what writer Bill Bryson missed when he and a friend, Katz, exited the trail at Clingmans Dome. Read more...
The Way We Were, 1972-2012: Maryville High grad recalls 40 years of change
Patti Johnson takes a step back in high school time to share "The Way We Were." Read more...
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