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just now (371+ words) NASHVILLE, Tennessee " The state of Tennessee on Thursday executed Harold Wayne Nichols, carrying out a death sentence nearly four decades after the brutal killing of 20-year-old Karen Pulley, the Tennessee Department of Correction announced in a media advisory. Nichols, 64, was pronounced dead at 10:39 a.m. Thursday at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution following an order from the Tennessee Supreme Court, the advisory said. Before the lethal injection was administered, Nichols delivered final words from the death chamber. "To the people I've harmed, I'm sorry," he said, adding to his family, "know that I love you." He ended with, "I know where I'm going to. I'm ready to go home." Pulley's family, who provided a written statement included with the advisory, said they had waited "37 years with the hope that justice would be delivered." Her brother-in-law Jeff Monroe spoke on behalf of the family,…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (40+ words) Murfreesboro WWII veteran John Carroll celebrates his 101st birthday, sharing his secrets to longevity and stories from his military service. Murfreesboro WWII veteran John Carroll celebrates his 101st birthday, sharing his secrets to longevity and stories from his military service....

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (429+ words) - Gummy Substance That Sent 3 Walker County Students To" - Four Vols Garner Freshman All-America Honors From The Athletic - Rep. Greg Martin Proposes Expansion To 2024 Law" - Chattanooga Wrestlers Take On No. 4 Iowa, Utah Valley" Construction Prompts Weekend Lane Closure On Interstate 24 Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Additionally, on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 9 p.m. through Tuesday, at 6 a.m. local time, the far-right lane on I-24 West will be closed to the South Moore Road Exit onto North Terrace. The contractor will also close two lanes on North Terrace to the South Moore Road intersection for construction activities. Traffic on North Terrace will yield to traffic coming from I-24 West at Exit 184 (South Moore Road). This work is weather-dependent. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances cause delays, it will be rescheduled to…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago (204+ words) The gummy substance that sent three Walker County students to the hospital has still not been identified. The Sheriff's Office said it was not kratom or other illegal substances that were tested so the investigation has been closed. On Oct. 29, Walker County dispatch notified deputies that three middle'school students at Saddle Ridge Middle School had become ill. It was suspected'that the students had ingested a "gummy" substance that caused the students to'exhibit severe nausea with lethargic motor skills. All three of the students were'transported to area hospitals for treatment. All three were treated and later'released from the hospital. It was initially believed that the students had overdosed on Kratom, based upon'the emergency room physician's findings. During the investigation at the school, deputies collected a "gummy" type'substance for evidence near the area where the students fell ill. Working with the'American Kratom Association, the…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago (129+ words) Governor Newsom confronts the polarizing impact of Trump's presidency, admitting he "can't even conceive three more years of this." "And what's happening to our kids? Their brains are already being scrambled by social media, but this is their role model? The guy who calls someone a retard, a piggy?" The president on Tuesday ripped Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as "garbage" and said Somalis should "go back to where they came from," immigrants coming to the U.S. are "poisoning the blood of our country," These statements by the leader of our country encourage the following type of behavior. "The employee at the northern Wisconsin [Cinnabon] shop can be heard calling the customers a racial slur. She makes an obscene gesture. "I am racist," the worker declares."...

8+ hour, 37+ min ago (160+ words) State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, has introduced legislation "to give prosecutors additional tools to hold convicted child rapists accountable in Tennessee." House Bill 1454strengthens existing law by expanding the aggravating circumstances under which prosecutors may pursue the death penalty for the rape of a child. The Tennessee General Assembly in 2024 passed anew lawallowing juries to consider the death penalty as an option for someone convicted of rape of a child under 12. Sponsored byHouse Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, the measure increased the penalty for rape or aggravated rape of a child to a Class A felony Range III offense, which carries a 4060-year prison sentence. The proposal would allow prosecutors to pursue the death penalty under the following aggravating circumstances: The second session of the 114th General Assembly is scheduled to convene at noon on Jan. 13. State Rep. Martin represents District 26 in…...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago (342+ words) The Tennessee Volunteers have done a great job when it comes to the offensive side of the football, as they made some strides in this most recent season. This w ... The Tennessee Volunteers have done a great job when it comes to the offensive side of the football, as they made some strides in this most recent season. This was also after the departures that they had on the offensive side of the football during the transfer portal. "Tennessee has signed OC Joey Halzle and WR coach Kelsey Pope to new two-year deals. Pope is adding pass game coordinator to his duties. He received interest from several other SEC schools. Halzle will make $1.45 million annually, and Pope $825,000 in 2026 and $850,000 in 2027," Chris Low stated when making a post on his X account. This is good news for the offensive side of…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago (928+ words) The holiday season is in full swing, events are filling calendars, stores are busy, and you're probably preparing for different parties you'll buy gifts for. Perhaps you've got a Dirty [] The post Need A Dirty Santa Alternative? Try A Favorite Things Party! appeared first on Knoxville Moms. If you're not familiar with a Favorite Things party, it's a really fun twist on a gift exchange where every guest brings in 2-3 duplicates of a favorite thing to gift to others. I wasn't familiar with this kind of party until I joined the Knoxville Moms, actually, and when I first learned about it and experienced a Favorite Things party with the other contributors, I learned how much I loved it! It's an opportunity to get to know other people as they share some of their favorite things, and you get a chance…...

13+ hour, 4+ min ago (141+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $38.1 million in grants to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in Tennessee. Landowners will have the opportunity to apply for block grants, and must reside in the following categories and meet specific criteria. Eligible producers must reside in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, or Washington counties, which were identified in Governor Lee's Expedited Major Disaster Declaration. Eligible agricultural losses fall under four categories: Application details and guidance will be available in the coming weeks on the TDA website and social media pages. If you're looking for a stocking stuffer, here's a cool idea from an autistic teen to help benefit the Nashville Zoo. I had a chance to see some of Will Woods' work as a judge for Bellevue's Holidays in the Vue Christmas parade....

13+ hour, 58+ min ago (1091+ words) All-region awards have been released following the conclusion of the 2025 TSSAA football season. Here are superlative honors and teams from each region. Coaches can submit all-region teams to [email protected]. Player of the Year: Kolby Jones, Unicoi County Co-Offensive Player of the Year: Ayden Hood, Pigeon Forge Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Jack Csillag, Johnson County Co-Lineman of the Year: Dillon Sifford, Unicoi County Co-Lineman of the Year: Luke Stewart, Gatlinburg-Pittman Specialist of the Year: Max Cable, Pigeon Forge Underclassman of the Year: Braxton Lowe, Chuckey-Doak Coach of the Year: Tyler Williams, Gatlinburg-Pittman Unicoi County: Dalton Cerezo, Aidyn Evely, Isaac Harris, Avery Hatcher, Blaze Rice, Brady Simmons, Carter Simmons Daven Thompson Pigeon Forge: Tate Brackins, Deshawn Byrd, Max Cable, Ayden Hood, Andrew Lewis, Aven Mitchell, Matt Vela Johnson County: Haiden Cobb, Jack Csillah, Colton Grindstaff, Avery Jones, Ben Reece, Chris Wilson…...