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Human remains discovered in Tennessee more than 20 years ago have been identified

Aug. 19, 2024 13:12 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Human remains discovered more than two decades ago near an interstate in Knoxville, Tennessee, have been identified, the Knox County government announced on Monday. Genetic testing identified the person as Brian A. Sanderson. He was originally from Vermont...

Police: 2 dead in Tennessee interstate crash involving ambulance

Aug. 18, 2024 12:40 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two people were killed this weekend during a multivehicle crash involving an ambulance on an east Tennessee interstate, authorities said, with one of the victims a passerby trying to help following an initial collision. Three other people were injured in the...

Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium

Aug. 13, 2024 18:31 PM EDT

Tennessee announced on Tuesday a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that will preserve the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface. Financial...

Provectus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 13, 2024 13:30 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (PVCT) on Tuesday reported a loss of $847,000 in its second quarter. The Knoxville, Tennessee-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent on a per-share basis. The...

SmarFinancial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 22, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — SmartFinancial Inc. (SMBK) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $8 million. The bank, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, said it had earnings of 48 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 46 cents...

Delaney Schnell earns second Olympic diving berth. Carson Tyler also will be doubling up in Paris

Jun. 23, 2024 22:41 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Delaney Schnell earned her second Olympic berth with a victory in the women's 10-meter platform at the U.S. diving trials on Sunday. Carson Tyler will also be doubling up, becoming the first American since 2000 to qualify in both individual events. Having...