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Machia Southern enjoys a visit with Santa Claus Thursday at the 17th annual Christmas at the Courthouse. More than 250 people braved the cold, wet weather for the festivities.

More than 250 brave cold at Courthouse Christmas

12:38 AM - Neither rain nor cold nor more rain stopped the celebration of the holiday season, Blount County style, at the 17th Annual Christmas at the Courthouse on Thursday. Read more...

Former Maryville woman shot to death in Nashville

12:38 AM - The suspect of a Nashville homicide involving a victim who has been identified as a former Maryville resident has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with the shooting. Read more...

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The Alcoa Tornadoes are aiming to hoist a fifth consecutive state championship trophy after tonight's game with Milan in Murfreesboro. Read More...

Photos courtesy of Mark McComas

Ben Bannister (left) and Brent Thompson are two local musicians who have found a home helping to manage 4 Market Square, downtown Knoxville’s latest music-oriented entertainment complex that opens this weekend. Read More...

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Connie Davis (left) and Carol Bowman prepare items for the annual Christmas rummage sale at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. The sale will be held Friday, and all proceeds benefit Blount County organizations. Read More...

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Chevy Cobalts advance on the assembly line Aug. 21 at the Lordstown Assembly Plant in Lordstown, Ohio. The United Auto Workers on Wednesday said it is willing to change its contracts with U.S. automakers and accept delayed payments of billions of dollars to a union-run health care trust to do its part to help the struggling companies secure $34 billion in government loans. Read More...