Breaking News"Fan Duel," "Bet MGM" and "Draft Kings" were approved by the Tennessee Lottery's Sports Wagering committee.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto9:32 PM EDT September 24, 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennesseans will soon be able to bet on sports online after officials approved licenses for the first group of sports betting operators.The Tennessee Lottery's Sports Wagering Committee approved licenses for "Fan Duel," "Bet MGM" and "Draft Kings." More operators can still apply and get approved since there is no limit on sportsbook operators. Officials said that they will review more...…Breaking News"Fan Duel," "Bet MGM" and "Draft Kings" were approved by the Tennessee Lottery's Sports Wagering committee.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto9:32 PM EDT September 24, 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennesseans will soon be able to bet on sports online after officials approved licenses for the first group of sports betting operators.The Tennessee Lottery's Sports Wagering Committee approved licenses for "Fan Duel," "Bet MGM" and "Draft Kings." More operators can still apply and get approved since there is no limit on sportsbook operators. Officials said that they will review more...WW…

Breaking NewsThe owners of Lost and Found Records said the unexpected donation helps more than the anonymous donor may realize.1:05 PM EDT May 4, 2020KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lost and Found Records in North Knoxville found some unexpected community support Thursday when an anonymous donor paid off the store's rent for May.The owner, Maria Armstrong, was working late April 30 when she got a text message. It said that she wouldn't have to worry about rent for May.At first, she didn't know who the message was from. The person revealed themselves as her landlord, Linda Fisher, and said that she...…Breaking NewsThe owners of Lost and Found Records said the unexpected donation helps more than the anonymous donor may realize.1:05 PM EDT May 4, 2020KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lost and Found Records in North Knoxville found some unexpected community support Thursday when an anonymous donor paid off the store's rent for May.The owner, Maria Armstrong, was working late April 30 when she got a text message. It said that she wouldn't have to worry about rent for May.At first, she didn't know who the message was from. The person revealed themselves as her landlord, Linda Fisher, and said that she...WW…

Breaking NewsTennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $200 million in grants to be distributed to every county and city government across Tennessee for local expenses.Credit: WBIR1:27 PM EDT April 6, 2020Even though the COVID-19 response and fallout has put a strain on federal and state finances, that won't stop important improvement projects from happening across Tennessee.  Governor Bill Lee announced Monday Tennessee will be issuing $200 million in grants to county and city governments to be put to use for various infrastructure and public safety projects. “Capital maintenance,...…Breaking NewsTennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $200 million in grants to be distributed to every county and city government across Tennessee for local expenses.Credit: WBIR1:27 PM EDT April 6, 2020Even though the COVID-19 response and fallout has put a strain on federal and state finances, that won't stop important improvement projects from happening across Tennessee.  Governor Bill Lee announced Monday Tennessee will be issuing $200 million in grants to county and city governments to be put to use for various infrastructure and public safety projects. “Capital maintenance,...WW…

Breaking NewsThe extra $600 will be added on top of state unemployment benefits for up to four months.11:34 AM EDT April 9, 2020The State of Tennessee expects to start sending an additional $600 in federal money out with unemployment checks in a matter of days.Congress included the extra benefit for people who have lost their jobs or can't find new jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic in its $2.2 trillion dollar relief package. The extra $600 will be added on top of state unemployment benefits each week up to the end of July. Anyone who is collecting regular unemployment during...…Breaking NewsThe extra $600 will be added on top of state unemployment benefits for up to four months.11:34 AM EDT April 9, 2020The State of Tennessee expects to start sending an additional $600 in federal money out with unemployment checks in a matter of days.Congress included the extra benefit for people who have lost their jobs or can't find new jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic in its $2.2 trillion dollar relief package. The extra $600 will be added on top of state unemployment benefits each week up to the end of July. Anyone who is collecting regular unemployment during...WW…

Breaking NewsIt doesn't matter if it's a bar, restaurant or gastropub: the last call for alcohol will be before 11 p.m. now for all establishments across Knox County.7:35 PM EDT September 16, 2020KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Knox County is implementing a more aggressive alcohol curfew starting Friday to include any and all establishments that serve drinks on-site, not just bars. The Knox County Board of Health voted 8-1 Wednesday to approve a new regulation that will implement a curfew requiring all bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to close their doors to customers no later than 11...…Breaking NewsIt doesn't matter if it's a bar, restaurant or gastropub: the last call for alcohol will be before 11 p.m. now for all establishments across Knox County.7:35 PM EDT September 16, 2020KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Knox County is implementing a more aggressive alcohol curfew starting Friday to include any and all establishments that serve drinks on-site, not just bars. The Knox County Board of Health voted 8-1 Wednesday to approve a new regulation that will implement a curfew requiring all bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to close their doors to customers no later than 11...WW…

Breaking NewsThe ad features the "faces of fighters" in Tennessee, including teachers, business owners, families, and a Vol who looks very familiar behind the mask.2:13 PM EDT July 23, 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee is hoping to get more Tennesseans to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and is launching a new advertising campaign that will run across all media.The new campaign called "Face It. Masks Fight COVID-19" will run on cable television, digital, print and billboards across the state.The ad features the "faces of fighters" in Tennessee, including teachers,...…Breaking NewsThe ad features the "faces of fighters" in Tennessee, including teachers, business owners, families, and a Vol who looks very familiar behind the mask.2:13 PM EDT July 23, 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee is hoping to get more Tennesseans to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and is launching a new advertising campaign that will run across all media.The new campaign called "Face It. Masks Fight COVID-19" will run on cable television, digital, print and billboards across the state.The ad features the "faces of fighters" in Tennessee, including teachers,...WW…

Breaking NewsThe bill gives school districts 30 days to alert parents or guardians of upcoming instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.3:18 PM EDT March 26, 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesperson for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says he plans to sign a bill requiring school districts to alert parents of any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity and let them opt their students out. The bill cleared its last hurdle in the GOP-supermajority Legislature on Wednesday. Supporters argued the bill strengthens parental rights, rebuffing concerns from opponents...…Breaking NewsThe bill gives school districts 30 days to alert parents or guardians of upcoming instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.3:18 PM EDT March 26, 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesperson for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says he plans to sign a bill requiring school districts to alert parents of any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity and let them opt their students out. The bill cleared its last hurdle in the GOP-supermajority Legislature on Wednesday. Supporters argued the bill strengthens parental rights, rebuffing concerns from opponents...WW…

Breaking NewsOfficials said that 9,426 pounds of trash was removed from Watts Bar Lake and 6,286 pounds from Fort Loudoun Lake.Credit: Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful5:07 PM EDT March 26, 2021KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's waterways may look a little clearer now, after volunteers with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful picked up around 15,700 pounds of trash from two cleanup events in East Tennessee.On March 20, 41 volunteers in Roane County picked up 9,426 pounds of trash from Watts Bar Lake. They ended up filling 248 bags of trash after finding 45 tires, two tube televisions, a large...…Breaking NewsOfficials said that 9,426 pounds of trash was removed from Watts Bar Lake and 6,286 pounds from Fort Loudoun Lake.Credit: Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful5:07 PM EDT March 26, 2021KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's waterways may look a little clearer now, after volunteers with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful picked up around 15,700 pounds of trash from two cleanup events in East Tennessee.On March 20, 41 volunteers in Roane County picked up 9,426 pounds of trash from Watts Bar Lake. They ended up filling 248 bags of trash after finding 45 tires, two tube televisions, a large...WW…

Breaking NewsSelf-employed workers who filed unemployment due to coronavirus should expect to see a total of $720 in their accounts this week.4:19 PM EDT April 27, 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Thousands of self-employed people who filed for unemployment benefits should finally start seeing payments in their bank accounts or debit cards this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.Self-employed people are not usually eligible for unemployment but an exception has been made because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments will be...…Breaking NewsSelf-employed workers who filed unemployment due to coronavirus should expect to see a total of $720 in their accounts this week.4:19 PM EDT April 27, 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Thousands of self-employed people who filed for unemployment benefits should finally start seeing payments in their bank accounts or debit cards this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.Self-employed people are not usually eligible for unemployment but an exception has been made because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments will be...WW…

Breaking NewsThe lawsuit alleges that Alabama's rules will require people to choose between voting and protecting their health.11:36 PM EDT May 2, 2020MONTGOMERY, Ala — A lawsuit filed Friday challenges Alabama’s election procedures by arguing that restrictions on absentee ballots and a lack of other voting methods jeopardize the health of voters — especially older voters, black voters, and voters with disabilities — during the coronavirus outbreak.The lawsuit filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program...…Breaking NewsThe lawsuit alleges that Alabama's rules will require people to choose between voting and protecting their health.11:36 PM EDT May 2, 2020MONTGOMERY, Ala — A lawsuit filed Friday challenges Alabama’s election procedures by arguing that restrictions on absentee ballots and a lack of other voting methods jeopardize the health of voters — especially older voters, black voters, and voters with disabilities — during the coronavirus outbreak.The lawsuit filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program...WW…