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17-05-2025
- General
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Eagleton College and Career Academy in Maryville celebrates first-ever graduating class
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — We are in the height of graduation season in East Tennessee and one high school in Blount County held its first ever graduation ceremony on Friday. 'It's been four years in the making to get to this night,' said Eagleton College and Career Academy Principal Mark Dowlen. There were 104 seniors who walked across the stage each leaving with a diploma in hand. Donations pour in to Knoxville food pantry after TikTok star's call to action 'This is such a special night preparing for our first graduation. It's a ton of work and a ton of people behind the scenes making things happen,' Dowlen said. 'To reach such a culminating experience for what the last four years have meant as we've built the school one grade at a time to add the high school and to get to celebrate with the kids their families and this community here tonight.' One of those students, Natalie Murrell, has been at the school since the sixth grade. Her and many of the other students endured schedule changes, COVID and returned to school and trying to regain a sense of normalcy. 'We kind of just had to band together, talk to each other and lift each other up,' Murrell said. 'With all these changes, everyone was kind of getting confused, people were moving schools. We just found ourselves in each other and just helped us up.' More homes on the market could drive down prices in East Tennessee Graduate Lilyann Laureano said going through all those times and being the firsts for so many things was worth it. 'It was difficult at times because we were the first to do everything. We were the guinea pigs,' Laureano said. 'We endured a lot of changes. They tried different schedules on us. They tried different classes. We lost stuff, we gained stuff and we had to go through construction. It was crazy but knowing that we would be the first and knowing that we would get to lead the way, kind of set the precedent for future students, I mean it really made it worth it.' ▶ See more top stories on Murrell told 6 News she will attend Pellissippi State and major in Supply Chain Management before transferring to the University of Tennessee. Laureano said she will be pursuing a degree in agricultural education at Tennessee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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We went to 23 proms around Knoxville and these bold trends stood out
Prom season is one of the highlights of the high school experience when students can let their hair down and kick up their heels on the dance floor as the year comes to an end. The News Sentinel was there to capture all the gowns, shoes, hairstyles and tuxes of the season. Here are some of the top trends we saw during prom season. Tennessee fans are loud and proud all year long, and prom night is a special place to showcase that love. From blush ties to bold bubblegum-colored jackets, these guys looked sharp in all shades of pink. East Tennessee's weather is highly unpredictable, but these smart students were totally prepared! We caught a few teens laughing through an absolute downpour on their way into prom. Together, they look like royalty. Check out the pairs that clearly put a lot of planning into their complementary styles. Forget pastels ‒ these girls chose deep colors to sparkle like the gems they are. From beautiful light-filled ballrooms to dark, moody spaces that looked like a nightclub, these locations pulled out all the stops for their prom guests. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Prom 2025 trends: Orange dresses, dudes in pink, matching couples
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Greenback School coach charged with sexual battery, LCSO says
GREENBACK, Tenn. (WATE) — A teacher and coach at Greenback School faces charges of sexual battery, according to an incident report from the Loudon County Sheriff's Office. Malcom Gray Williams, Jr., who was named interim head coach at Greenback School in September, has been accused of sexual battery of a custodian at the school. On Monday, April 28, LCSO was informed of the allegations. Woman shares her experience with the 4.1 magnitude earthquake in East Tennessee The custodian said that Williams asked her to clean the field house. While at the field house, Williams began to 'touch her inappropriately,' according to the incident report. The custodian told him to stop as it made her feel uncomfortable, she said. She then reported the incident to her supervisor who reported it to law enforcement. The custodian said that Williams had been drinking. Williams was placed on suspension pending the investigation, a Loudon County Schools spokesperson said. After that, Williams provided notice of intent to retire, effective immediately, according to LCS. Williams was arrested on May 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
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Twenty-two occupants affected by fire at Knoxville apartment complex
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Twenty-two occupants were affected by a fire at Spring Meadow Apartment Complex, a Knoxville Fire Department spokesperson said. The Knox County Emergency Communications District received multiple 911 calls around 5:15 p.m. Saturday reporting a fire on the second floor of building 900 in the Spring Meadow Apartment Complex. Someone also pulled a fire alarm. When a KFD engine arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the roof and rear of the building. Car crashes into Domino's on Broadway in Knoxville 'KFD crews immediately began firefight efforts,' a KFD spokesperson said. 'However, crews were pushed back by heavy fire.' The incident commander called for two ladder trucks, and they had to get an additional water supply across Washinton Pike which required them to briefly close the road. They were able to gain control of the fire within 40 minutes after the initial alarm. There were no injuries reported, but one firefighter was treated and released on the scene because of a minor medical issue, KFD said. Woman shares her experience with the 4.1 magnitude earthquake in East Tennessee Apartment management and the American Red Cross are assisting the twenty-two occupants affected by the fire, KFD wrote. Of the building's eight units, four suffered heavy fire, water and smoke damage, while the other four had smoke damage. KFD investigators are working to determine the cause, the department said Saturday evening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Part of Foothills Parkway closed for inspection after earthquake near Greenback
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A portion of the Foothills Parkway that runs through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is temporarily closed until crews inspect the road for possible damages after a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was confirmed near Greenback Saturday. At 11:50 a.m., the park shared on social media that Foothills Parkway West, which some may know as the 'new section' of Foothills Parkway, is temporarily closed. 4.1 magnitude earthquake confirmed in East Tennessee The roadway will be closed until it is inspected by the Federal Highway Administration because of potential damages from the earthquake, GSMNP said. Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that there had been a 4.1 magnitude earthquake approximately 12 miles southeast of Greenback and near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line at 9:04 a.m. LIST: Strongest recorded earthquakes in East Tennessee The earthquake was felt throughout East Tennessee and as far south as Atlanta, Georgia, USGS said. A spokesperson with the Tennessee Department of Transportation told 6 News that the agency is not aware of any damage to roadways or bridges in East Tennessee because of the earthquake, but crews will be inspecting roads and bridges in the coming days and weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
