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Two arrested after 12 dogs found living in 'inhumane conditions' in White Pine home

Animal Cruelty · White Pine

Two arrested after 12 dogs found living in 'inhumane conditions' in White Pine home

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Police arrested two people after discovering 12 dogs living in "inhumane conditions" during a code enforcement investigation.See the Story

From tomatoes to baked beans: How Bush's became one of America's most iconic brands

Dandridge · Dandridge

From tomatoes to baked beans: How Bush's became one of America's most iconic brands

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DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tucked away in a corner of Jefferson County is a business that makes one of America's most iconic brands, Bush's Baked Beans. Bush's Best Baked Beans has been operating for 117 years. Its founder, AJ Bush, went to Carson-Newman College. He taught school for a while before opening a general store in 1897. Soon after that, he started a cannery in Chestnut Hill, about 10 miles southeast of Dandridge. The general store is n…Read Article

Football unveils fall camp schedule

Jefferson City, Tennessee · Jefferson City

Football unveils fall camp schedule

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman's preseason practices are once again open to the public. Carson-Newman football players report for fall camp Aug. 4. Practices begin Aug. 6.Read Article

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The Avenue Fights Hunger Through Partnerships

THE CHURCH The Avenue in Talbott, Tennesse THE CHALLENGEThe Avenue Dream Center struggled to manage its food distribution. ONE BIG IDEAPartner with a local food bank to tackle area food insecurity. Four years ago, The Avenue, located in Talbott, Tennessee, wanted to collect and distribute fresh food to those in need at its Dream Center, which also offers resources and information about housing, jobs and more. But according to Matt Burton, The A…Talbott · Talbott Read Article

DeCrow, Scalzo round out Eagle Sports Network broadcast crews

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Associate AD for Media Relations/External Operations Adam Cavalier has announced the hiring of Rheanna DeCrow and Matt Scalzo to complete the on-air talent for Eagle Sports Network for the upcoming academic year. Jefferson City, Tennessee · Jefferson City Read Article

Hargis named coach of the year

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WHITE PINE – Success is nothing new to Lakeway Christian Academy head baseball coach Chuck Hargis.White Pine · White Pine Read Article

Mincey welcomes back Wykle as graduate assistant coach

Carson-Newman women’s basketball head coach Mike Mincey announced Thursday the hiring of three-time All-American Braelyn Wykle as a graduate assistant coach with the program.Jefferson City, Tennessee · Jefferson City Read Article

Boschman rounds out sports performance staff

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Director of Sports Performance Jeff Boschman has announced the hirings of Logan Tomlinson as an assistant sports performance coach and Lukas Campbell and Carson Brengle as graduate assistant sports performance coaches. Jefferson City, Tennessee · Jefferson City Read Article

Griffin named recipient of ABCA Ethics in Coach Award

Carson-Newman head baseball coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Coaching Development Tom Griffin has been named a recipient of the 2026 American Baseball Coaches Association Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coach Award, the organization announced on Wednesday morning.Jefferson City, Tennessee · Jefferson City Read Article

Nomination cycle for Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Closes Aug. 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The nomination cycle for the next class for the Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame will close Aug. 1.Jefferson City, Tennessee · Jefferson City Read Article

White Pine PD conducts alcohol compliance checks

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The Town of White Pine Police Department announced on Monday that it had conducted a series of targeted compliance checks on Sunday, July 13, in response to ongoing community concerns regarding the unlawful sale of alcohol and tobacco products to…Tobacco · White Pine Read Article