Daily Times Direct sends news directly to your mobile device
From Staff ReportsOriginally published: June 26. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: June 25. 2009 11:56PM
Readers with cell phones and other mobile devices can now get the latest breaking news, weather and sports instantly with The Daily Times Direct news alerts.
The Daily Times Direct mobile news alert is the latest way to stay connected to Blount County's No. 1 news and information source. Here's what you can get via text-messaging:
News -- Get breaking news, major traffic alerts and emergency information for our area and around the nation.
Daily Weather Forecast -- Receive the local weather forecast as a text message each morning.
Severe Weather Alerts -- Get severe weather advisories and warnings by county.
Prep Sports -- Get news and scores from all your favorite area teams.
UT Sports -- Get the latest Volunteer sports news from the combined forces of VolQuest.com and The Daily Times.
Maryville College Sports -- The most complete source for coverage of Maryville College sports.
Entertainment News -- Stay up to date on the latest entertainment news.
Wildsmith's Wild Weekend Picks -- Get the top picks for weekend entertainment, sent out on Fridays.
Tix Fix -- Be the first to know when big-ticket shows come to the Maryville/Knoxville area.
PowerBall -- Find out if you can call in well to work tomorrow.
School Closings & Events -- Get important information from your school.
Hook 'em Solunar Tables -- Find out when the fish are more likely to be biting in Blount County!
The Daily Times Direct program is a free service provided by The Daily Times, but you should check with your wireless provider for any additional text message fees they may charge.
We're working hard to keep you informed. Be among the first to sign up at www.thedailytimes.com/direct.
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