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Knoxville, Tennessee · KnoxvilleA year ago, The Gateway opened its doors and started providing services to people recovering from addiction. The center has provided more than 22,000 services according to leaders with the Metro Drug Coalition. "Just because I didn't die in my using, doesn't mean that I wasn't graced with chances," said Quinton White.See the Story
'Now, I've found hope' | The Gateway marks a year of helping people recover from addiction in Knoxville
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United States · United StatesGreeneville City Schools Superintendent Steve Starnes confirmed Friday night that seventh-grader and football player Kaden Gunter had died. On Tuesday, Kaden experienced a medical emergency during football practice. A vigil was held Wednesday at the school's football field, where community members showed up to show their support.See the Story
Greeneville Middle School student dies following medical emergency at football practice
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United States · United StatesCatoosa County Fire Department has also arrived on the scene to assist with mutual aid. More Chattanooga Fire companies have been requested and additional firefighters are headed there now.Mutual aid partner agencies are providing coverage at fire halls while many fire companies and agencies work on the blaze.See the Story
Chattanooga Fire Department and mutual aid respond to commercial fire at Camping World
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Education · TennesseeThere are more than 600 volunteers needed within 11 East Tennessee counties. The most needed in Knox County, Blount County, and Sevier County. The organization stresses that putting in a small amount of time, around an hour a month, can make a difference in a young person's future.See the Story
tnAchieves searching for 4,000 more mentors across TN to help high school students after graduation
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United States · United StatesArmadillos are traveling from the western and southern parts of the state. Zoo Knoxville has six-banded armadillos, which are native to South America. The kind that is found native to the state is the nine-banding armadillo. The CDC recommends people should steer clear of the animal.See the Story
More armadillos are making their way to East Tennessee
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LaFollette · LaFolletteRosezetta Wilson Morris, 50, was found dead at her home on the 500 block of West 4th Street in Lafollette. The TBI said her cause of death was determined to be an overdose caused by fentanyl toxicity. Helena Wilson, Latasha Wilson, and Claude Edward Collins were arrested and booked into the Campbell County Jail.See the Story
TBI: Four people charged in Campbell County after woman's January overdose death
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Tourism · United StatesTennessee's Department of Tourism says fall is the busiest time of the year for visitors traveling to the state. The first day of fall will be on Sept. 23. The peak time for the foliage is expected to happen during November."You get those displays of miraculous colors together. It's a way of God displaying here in East Tennessee, and it's beautiful to see," says forestry professor.See the Story
Fall colors begin brightening East Tennessee, attracting tourists
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Knoxville, Tennessee · KnoxvillePayton B. McCarty, 27, faces trial on charges of felony murder, vehicular homicide. Prosecutors say he dragged his girlfriend twice with his vehicle, the second time fatal. Jashara Mitchell was more than six months pregnant at the time. Their unborn child -- a viable fetus -- died.See the Story
Knoxville man to stand trial on charges he dragged pregnant girlfriend in vehicle, killed unborn child
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