(AP) A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee’s online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing wagers on Nov. 1. FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings drew the approval Wednesday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. The panel has also approved companies to play various…… MORE
A Sevier County man is facing murder charges in the death of his wife. 73-year-old Sue Ella Gibson was found shot at their home on River Divide Road two weeks ago. Gibson was rushed her to the Leconte Medical Center, but she was pronounced dead. Authorities have been investigating the case, but arrested the husband…… MORE
The TBI is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police Saturday night. Oak Ridge Police got a call of a man in need of assistance around 9:30 p.m. at a home on the 100 block of Briar Road. Officers say they found 41-year-old Fred John Henry Arcera armed with two knifes. Officials…… MORE
University of Tennessee legendary broadcast voice John Ward has passed away. Here is the statement from the Vol Network.… MORE
If you’re a Kroger shopper and love their Ice Cream Bars, you might want to check your package. A number of items are being recalled for fear of listeria. It includes the Arctic Blasters Ice Cream Bars and Mary B’s Frozen Biscuits. The ice cream bars include the original and no sugar added varieties. The…… MORE
Won’t be charged with domestic assault due to lack of evidence … MORE
Sources: Chip Kelly never offered by Tennessee … MORE
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Following a five-year battle with cancer, legendary Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks passed away Wednesday morning at 1:30. He was 73. Sparks announced his retirement on Nov. 14. He finished his Carson-Newman career after 37 seasons, 338 wins, 99 losses and two ties. His career winning percentage of .7699 is…… MORE
Local 8 meteorologist David Aldrich says the main snow event should begin around 10 p.m. Friday and he’s calling for 2-5 inches for the valley, 6-10 inches for the Smokies, and for other areas like Oneida and Crossville, he expects half-an-inch to 2 inches. Aldrich says, “But we still think the heart of our East…… MORE
Funeral arrangements have been announced for our late colleague and friend, Radio Sportscaster Jeff Jacoby. The morning radio personality with our sister station, WNML, passed away on Christmas Day after a courageous 2-year-battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was 61. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday at 5 pm at Cokesbury United Methodist…… MORE
