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Two animal shelters closed for parvo testing

Young-Williams Animal Center closed today for parvo testing.

 

SDSU students facing expulsion for hanging flags

Two SDSU students are facing possible expulsion after hanging several flags on their balcony.

 

PolitiKnox Insider: County, schools collaborate

It's no secret around here that Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Superintendent of Knox County Schools Jim McIntyre have butted heads before.

 

Halloween celebration will help those in need

Halloween lovers can help the hungry this year by attending two exciting, zombie-filled events, with proceeds providing food to those in need.

 

Black entrepenuers told to keep trying

Representatives of the sponsoring Service Corps of Retired Executives, the Knoxville Area Urban League, the Knoxville Chamber's Propel mentorship program and some of the established owners were on hand Monday to offer tips and advice.

 

Knox panel eyes Rural/Metro timing

Knox County Commission wants to hear from the ambulance provider about its response times.

 

Cartoonist Stephan Pastis draws a crowd

Approximately 300 fans turned out Monday to meet "Pearls Before Swine" cartoonist Stephan Pastis in a reception at 7:30 p.m. at the News Sentinel.

 

Health department to spray for West Nile

The Knox County Health Department has confirmed the presence of the West Nile virus in three areas and has scheduled to spray for mosquitoes in the affected areas beginning Wednesday.

 

Gang 'talk' turned deadly nets guilty pleas

Four Crips gang members were sentenced to prison Monday in a fatal shooting case.

 

Primary voting expected to be light

Slightly less than 5 percent of registered voters in Knoxville are expected to vote, according to early voting figures and estimates from Knox County's Election Commission.

 

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