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MAS will seize pets without proper shelter from extreme cold

MAS will seize pets without proper shelter from extreme cold - NewsBreak MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Animals Services is urging pet owners to bring their animals indoors as snow and dangerously cold temperatures blast the midsouth. Director Ty Coleman said animal control officers will be seizing dogs left out in the cold without adequate shelter required by law. He said y...

Knoxville preparing for snow and freezing temperatures

Knoxville preparing for snow and freezing temperatures - NewsBreak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The city of Knoxville is preparing for snow and freezing temperatures. “If you don’t have to travel on the roads, don’t travel,”...

Conway Twitty’s Daughter: ‘It Breaks Our Hearts’ That Legend’s Mansion up for Demolition

Conway Twitty’s Daughter: ‘It Breaks Our Hearts’ That Legend’s Mansion up for Demolition - NewsBreak The iconic mansion that once belonged to country legend Conway Twitty may be subject to demolition as part of a new building project, and his daughter...

Yo Gotti's Brother 'Big Jook' Shot & Killed in Memphis

Yo Gotti's Brother 'Big Jook' Shot & Killed in Memphis - NewsBreak Yo Gotti's brother, Anthony 'Big Jook' Mims, has been murdered in Memphis, TN.

3″- 5″ INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED TO ACCUMULATE IN CROSSVILLE AND FAIRFIELD GLADE MON – TUES DUE TO ARRIVAL OF ARCTIC AIR EARLY NEXT WEEK

3″- 5″ INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED TO ACCUMULATE IN CROSSVILLE AND FAIRFIELD GLADE MON – TUES DUE TO ARRIVAL OF ARCTIC AIR EARLY NEXT WEEK - NewsBreak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The chances for accumulating snow are continuing to increase thanks to Arctic air that is expected to arrive in East Tennessee early...

Protect the 4 P’s as ‘dangerously cold’ temperatures arrive in Middle Tennessee

Protect the 4 P’s as ‘dangerously cold’ temperatures arrive in Middle Tennessee - NewsBreak With snow on the way and temperatures expected to remain below freezing for a majority of the week, the National Weather Service (NWS) is reminding folks to protect the 4 p’s: people, pets, plants and pipes.

Concert featuring Nelly, Ashanti coming to Knoxville in April

Concert featuring Nelly, Ashanti coming to Knoxville in April - NewsBreak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Hip Hop stars Nelly and Ashanti are coming to Knoxville in 2024, according to a post made by Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. The arena announced on Facebook Friday morning, that Spin The Block featuring Nelly, Ashanti, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be performin...

House members caught off guard by release of Senate federal education money report

House members caught off guard by release of Senate federal education money report - NewsBreak NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Senators said there will be risks if the state decides to reject federal education money. It’s an idea Speaker of the...

Lady Vols to square off with Texas A&M on Sunday

Lady Vols to square off with Texas A&M on Sunday - NewsBreak The Lady Vols, one of four SEC teams to start 3-0 in conference play, will be back on the road for the next two games with...

Pastor Leaves His Church to Feed the Hungry on His Urban Farm: ‘It’s Literally Saving Lives’

Pastor Leaves His Church to Feed the Hungry on His Urban Farm: ‘It’s Literally Saving Lives’ - NewsBreak "I tell people, ‘I pastor okra now — okra doesn’t give me as many problems as some people do,'” Chris Battle tells...

KFD: Tire fire sends plume of smoke over Broadway viaduct in downtown Knoxville, no injuries reported

KFD: Tire fire sends plume of smoke over Broadway viaduct in downtown Knoxville, no injuries reported - NewsBreak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Editor's Note: This story was corrected to say the fire happened Thursday evening. It previously said the fire happened...

Chances for snow increasing for much of East Tennessee

Chances for snow increasing for much of East Tennessee - NewsBreak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The chances for accumulating snow are continuing to increase thanks to Arctic air that is expected to arrive in East Tennessee early next week. As the Arctic air will be coming into East Tennessee, there will also be some moisture pushing up from the southwest to meet the...

Former Alabama tight end Miles Kitselman joins SEC rival via transfer portal, reports say

Former Alabama tight end Miles Kitselman joins SEC rival via transfer portal, reports say - NewsBreak Former Alabama tight end Miles Kitselman is transferring to Tennessee, according to multiple reports. Kitselman, a Lyndon, Kan., native, appeared in 19 games over the last...

Alabama tight end transfer commits to Tennessee during visit

Alabama tight end transfer commits to Tennessee during visit - NewsBreak After spending the past two seasons at Alabama, Miles Kitselman now plans to finish his college career by playing for one of the Crimson Tide's rivals....

PHOTOS: Nick Saban coaching against Tennessee through the years

PHOTOS: Nick Saban coaching against Tennessee through the years - NewsBreak Nick Saban retired as Alabama’s head coach on Wednesday. Saban served as the Crimson Tide’s head coach from 2007-23, compiling a 201-29 (117-18 SEC) record. He won six national championships and nine Southeastern Conference titles at Alabama. Saban was also head coach at LSU from 2000-04 in the....

National media outlet has laughable coach ranking for Josh Heupel after Nick Saban's retirement

National media outlet has laughable coach ranking for Josh Heupel after Nick Saban's retirement - NewsBreak What a silly ranking

Harlan man arrested after standoff with police

Harlan man arrested after standoff with police - NewsBreak HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Police arrested a Harlan man after he reportedly had a standoff with law enforcement. Police said they received a call on Thursday...

Knoxville archivist Ether Rice Jackson, who documented the lives of African Americans, dies at 103

Knoxville archivist Ether Rice Jackson, who documented the lives of African Americans, dies at 103 - NewsBreak Ether Rice Jackson, a dedicated archivist at Knoxville's Beck Cultural Exchange Center and revered community member, died this week at the age of 103. Jackson's significant contributions at the Beck Center involved the meticulous curation and archiving of obituaries for every African American in Kno...

High schooler mocked for wearing the same clothes every day surprised by football players

High schooler mocked for wearing the same clothes every day surprised by football players - NewsBreak When Michael Todd started his freshman year at MLK prep school in Memphis, Tennessee two years ago, he only had one outfit to wear to school. High school kids can be incredibly cruel and Michael was mocked for three weeks for wearing the same clothes every day."I really don't have clothes at home,"....

Tennessee Vols' 17-year nightmare just ended with latest news

Tennessee Vols' 17-year nightmare just ended with latest news - NewsBreak It's a historic day for the Vols thanks to their chief rival

Jelly Roll, former drug dealer and current Grammy nominee, speaks against fentanyl to Senate

Jelly Roll, former drug dealer and current Grammy nominee, speaks against fentanyl to Senate - NewsBreak Jelly Roll appeared during during a session of the U.S. Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on stopping the flow of fentanyl.

Several East Tennessee schools closing Friday ahead of strong winds and rain

Several East Tennessee schools closing Friday ahead of strong winds and rain - NewsBreak KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As strong winds and rain begin moving into East Tennessee once again, some school districts may not have class on Friday. Knox County...

A dad raised his daughter inside this tiny home on a Tennessee farm. Now he's selling it for $69,500 so she can have more space as a teenager — take a look inside.

A dad raised his daughter inside this tiny home on a Tennessee farm. Now he's selling it for $69,500 so she can have more space as a teenager — take a look inside. - NewsBreak Brent Thompson and his daughter Pearl spent five years living in a one-bedroom, 196-square-foot tiny home and enjoyed the freedom it gave them.

A homeless mother left her dog with a note: "Please love me." A shelter reunited them.

A homeless mother left her dog with a note: "Please love me." A shelter reunited them. - NewsBreak Animal shelters are used to taking in stray dogs, but this pup named Lilo came to McKamey Animal Center off the street - with an added surprise – a note."We received a call from a Good Samaritan that there was a large dog running around a neighborhood and had a leash attached to it," said Lauren M...

Nathan Roberts commits to Tennessee

Nathan Roberts commits to Tennessee - NewsBreak 2023 wide receiver prospect Nathan Roberts committed to Tennessee on Wednesday. “Very blessed and proud to announce my commitment to UT,” Roberts announced. “Very thankful to God and the way he has blessed me, also very thankful to my family, supporters, and coaches that helped me along this j...

Big Ears and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma unveil Knoxville festival celebrating Appalachia

Big Ears and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma unveil Knoxville festival celebrating Appalachia - NewsBreak Knoxville's tentpole music festival Big Ears is partnering with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma to bring a new cultural experience to Knoxville this spring. Separate from Big Ears Festival, "Our Common Nature: An Appalachian Celebration" will bring artists, dancers, and storytellers together to cele...

Marjorie Taylor Greene Compares Tyre Nichols To Capitol Rioter Ashli Babbitt

Marjorie Taylor Greene Compares Tyre Nichols To Capitol Rioter Ashli Babbitt - NewsBreak It's even worse than it sounds.

Cabins burn overnight in Sevier County

Cabins burn overnight in Sevier County - NewsBreak Multiple cabins burned overnight in the Upper Middle Creek area of Sevier County and investigators are working to determine the cause of the "intense fire."

Silver Alert issued for missing Knoxville man

Silver Alert issued for missing Knoxville man - NewsBreak A Silver Alert has been requested for a Knoxville Man who has been missing since around 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday.