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Knox County Schools to tackle major policy changes before first day

Knox County Schools to tackle major policy changes before first day

The school board is expected to make three major decisions affecting book bans, computer use and early retirement.
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KCS to reconsider all banned books and alter its policies after 'Roots' controversy

KCS to reconsider all banned books and alter its policies after 'Roots' controversy

All 123 banned books will get another look with fresh eyes, and a committee will handle any complaints going forward.
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Why Knox County Schools is losing students despite the population boom

Why Knox County Schools is losing students despite the population boom

Is it vouchers? Homeschooling? Knox County Schools enrollment is declining, even as more and more families are moving to Knoxville.
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School board candidate needs to do homework | Letter

School board candidate needs to do homework | Letter

A voter argues candidate Ashley Sartelle misunderstands the value of a lobbyist for Knox County schools.
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Rep. Jason Zachary emerges as leader for police surveillance protections

Rep. Jason Zachary emerges as leader for police surveillance protections

Rep. Jason Zachary said meeting with Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel was comforting amid concerns with KCSO's surveillance program.
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Are 'socialist' candidates to be feared? No, and here's why | Letter

Are 'socialist' candidates to be feared? No, and here's why | Letter

The writer looks at the rhetoric and reality behind modern political labels.
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Greyhound to open permanent Knoxville bus terminal by 2027

Greyhound to open permanent Knoxville bus terminal by 2027

Greyhound plans to open a permanent bus terminal in East Knoxville by 2027, replacing the company's former Old City station that closed in 2022. The new terminal will be located in a former Wendy's building.
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Knox County ranks among Tennessee counties with lowest foreclosure risk

Knox County ranks among Tennessee counties with lowest foreclosure risk

NestCash, a real estate consulting company, evaluated all 95 Tennessee counties across four metrics to identify where homeowners face the lowest foreclosure risk. Knox County ranked among the state's best-performing counties.
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Vote for Guardian Foundation Repair top returning girls golfer for 2026 TSSAA season

Vote for Guardian Foundation Repair top returning girls golfer for 2026 TSSAA season

Vote for your top returning girls golfer in the 2026 TSSAA golf season in the Knoxville area. The poll closes at noon on Aug. 6.
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Pinch-hit grand slam powers Smokies to series finale win in Knoxville

Pinch-hit grand slam powers Smokies to series finale win in Knoxville

The Knoxville Smokies lost the series to Pensacola but finished on a high note, with a 5-3 Sunday win fueled by a Drew Bowser pinch-hit grand slam.
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Kim Caldwell expects three Lady Vols coming off injuries to be cleared before season

Kim Caldwell expects three Lady Vols coming off injuries to be cleared before season

Lady Vols basketball coach Kim Caldwell said she expects Jada Eads, Kaylene Smikle and Aaliyah Moore to be cleared before the season begins.
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Inside Chattanooga newsroom meeting with new owner: 'We're coming in blind'

Inside Chattanooga newsroom meeting with new owner: 'We're coming in blind'

The new owner of one of Tennessee’s largest newspapers acknowledged after cutting over 42% of its staff that looming changes would be “chaotic.”