HEADLINES: Blackburn enters race; bridge to open this year
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HEADLINES from around the world, nation, state and area.
Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing Google News as a source leading to many other media outlets for versions of each daily headline.
WORLD HEADLINES
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
NATIONAL HEADLINES
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US .
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
Entertainment: Latest in movies, music, tv, books, arts, design, celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics, and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Congress: The House of Representatives is currently on a recess. According to the House Press Gallery, the House adjourned and their next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025. The Senate is also in recess, according to Federal News Network.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court Follow the decision of the top court here.
STATE HEADLINES
Blackburn announces bid for governor: Senator Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy to be Tennessee’s next governor. See coverage at WBIR.
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to all any region of Tennessee with up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Great Smoky Mountains Travel Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
LOCAL HEADLINES
Two farmers markets on Thursdays: Every Thursday until September 25, 3- 6 p.m. at New Harvest Park in east Knox County. See more information Nourish Knoxville Harvest Park Pavilion Farmers Market in Hardin Vallet until October 30, 4-7 p.m. at 2620 Willow Point Way, 37931. See more information Pavilion Farmers Market.
Early voting for city of Knoxville primary election Aug. 6 – Aug. 21. Eligible city voters who live in these districts can vote for Knoxville City Council candidates: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Polls are generally open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find an example of the sample ballot here. For more information, go to the election website https://knoxcounty.org/election/.
Weather: Mid 80’s with slight chance of rain According to the National Weather Service, today we have a slight chance of shower with a high near 87 and a low in the sixties. Friday is a repeat forecast.
Gay Street Bridge to open in by New Years Eve The City of Knoxville has announced that the Gay Street Bridge repairs are on schedule and are set to be completed by Dec. 31, 2025. See story at WBIR.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Department.
Remember to, fact-check information:
- Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
- FactCheck.org– A non-profit organization that monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by public officials.
- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
See previous article for more tips on how to assess reliability.
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