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Hands up everyone who zooms in on every picture posted with a bookshelf in the background to check out the books

Biden commutes sentences for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders convicted on crack cocaine-related charges | CNN Politics President Joe Biden is granting clemency for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders in the final days in office, placing a focus on sentencing disparities for crack cocaine-related crimes.

JUST IN: Biden is granting clemency for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders, focusing on sentencing disparities related for crack cocaine-related crimes.

Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says.

Joe Biden won't enforce the TikTok ban before leaving office, an official says, as Donald Trump pledges to save the app that the U.S. has called a threat.

Zoo Knoxville gorilla dies after heart disease diagnosis Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of one of it’s Western lowland gorillas who died following a heart disease diagnosis.

Zoo Knoxville shared the news of gorilla Kowali’s death on Wednesday. www.wate.com/news/zoo-kno...

Knoxville nurses bring wedding to UT Medical Center for bride’s dying mother KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Nurses on the Progressive Care Unit at UT Medical Center planned a wedding for one of their patient’s daughter. Samantha Barry and her now husband, Phillip Bastelica…

Nurses on the Progressive Care Unit at UT Medical Center planned a wedding for one of their patient’s daughter. www.wate.com/news/knox-co...

Congratulations to Hardin Valley Elementary 5th graders, 👑 Abigail and Tim — the 1st place and runner up of their Spelling Bee! I had a great time (with lots of pressure) being the official word caller!

Large fire breaks out in Downtown Middlesboro A large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in Middlesboro, Kentucky. The blaze left hundreds without power and led to some road closures in the area.

A large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in Middlesboro, Kentucky. The blaze left hundreds without power and led to some road closures in the area. www.wate.com/news/kentuck...

Warrants reveal new details in South Knoxville officer-involved shooting Arrest warrants are revealing new information about what investigators knew ahead of serving a search warrant in South Knoxville that resulted in deputies shooting a teenage suspect.

Arrest warrants are revealing new information about what investigators knew ahead of serving a search warrant in South Knoxville that resulted in deputies shooting a teenage suspect. www.wate.com/news/warrant...

South Knoxville residents look to the future as pedestrian bridge project moves forward The City of Knoxville held a meeting with their South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy group Tuesday night at Kern’s Food Hall to discuss the proposed pedestrian bridge.

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I-275 south at north of Woodland Ave. - Multi-Vehicle Crash. 2 lanes blocked. #WATE

Check out this overnight picture of snow in Campbell County courtesy of THP.

Interstate 40 Eastbound in Cumberland - Single Vehicle Crash at MILE MARKER 329.2 reported at 2:18 AM 12/3/2024 (Central Time Zone). Eastbound Left Lane (of 2 Lanes) Blocked. THP Reported. #WATE

When you are trying to be funny and mention the Mervyn's "Open, open, open" commercial only to be met with blank stares by your GMT team. LOL

It aired before they were born. 😂

Cumberland County High School students deliver donations, gifts to flood victims Nearly two months after the devastating floods in Cocke County, donations continue to pour in. A group of students and faculty from Cumberland County High School made the nearly three-hour drive fr…

Cumberland County High School students deliver donations, gifts to flood victims

KPD: West High Student charged after gun found on school property The Knoxville Police Department arrested a student at West High School for possessing a firearm on school property on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 26.

KPD: West High Student charged after gun found on school property

Tennessee jumps to No. 8 in latest College Football Playoff Rankings After multiple major upsets reshaped the college football landscape ahead of the final week of the regular season, the Tennessee Volunteers appear to be on the cusp of securing a spot in the new 12…

Tennessee jumps to No. 8 in latest College Football Playoff Rankings
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It was a lesson on “female firsts” on Connie Chung in elementary school that hooked me on tv news. Imagine my gasp when I receive this beautiful SIGNED copy of Connie’s memoir from local author, Brenda Sellers, who I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing.

I need to get some momentum on here but I like it so much better.

What's a "first world problem" that is unique to your job? Mine -- I have a sleep mark on my cheek that I think can be seen on-air. I am so aggravated. LOL Must have been some good sleep last night.

Good morning! Rise and shine.

This weekend I’ve organized my linen closet and made homemade chicken noodle soup.

A single Fall leaf has fallen. Let winter commence.

I like to think my typos help keep the people reading mentally agile. You’re welcome

I like how we just bypassed sweatshirt and fleece season... straight to parkas...

Hey, Jim!

Raw fish found over ready-to-eat food at Sevierville restaurant The buffet with the low score is located in Sevier County. The inspector marked down nearly a dozen critical violations.

The buffet with the low score is located in Sevier County, TN. The inspector marked down nearly a dozen critical violations.

This week felt 11 days long but we made it to Friday! 🙌🏾

Some of us will see snow. How do we feel about the change in weather 👍🏾👎🏾?

I am not sure but I am liking this app better.

-Only When It's Us (The Bergman Brothers Book 1) by Chloe Liese
-A Walk In The Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon (audible)
-Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

What books are we loving right now? Drop your recommendations with the title and genre. I love a good romance/ rom-com so please let me know what you couldn't put down. Here are three that I loved this season.