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  • Record rainfall brings relief to TNs drought-damaged trees

    The recent stretch of rainy days on top of one of the wettest springs in years across East Tennessee has made a big impact on the growing season. All of the moisture and cooler temperatures have pushed harvest of several spring crops behind the normal schedule by a couple of weeks. But there is an incredibly bright side to the rain-soaked spring in terms of penetrating a deep-rooted problem in ...

  • UT trustees panel recommends raises for DiPietro Cheek and Rakes

    Don Stansberry, the Board of Trustees'vice chairman, said the best value of a place is good leadership and DiPietro has been that and has the results to show ...

  • KCSO Gang members arrested in East Knoxville drug raid

    KNOXVILLE -- Two reputed gang members and a third suspect were arrested on felony drug charges after authorities seized nearly 2 pounds of marijuana, as well as crack cocaine at an East Knoxville ...

  • Anderson Co. residents raise money for In God We Trust signs

    Residents of Anderson County have raised the nearly $5,000 needed to hang signs displaying the phrase "In God We Trust" at the county courthouse, confirm officials in the Anderson County purchasing office. The county is in the process of ordering the signs, and installation is expected to occur some time next month. The signs were ...

  • Dept. of Justice Sexual victimization higher in TN juvenile centers than U.S.

    According to a report from the Department of Justice, the percentage of children in Tennessee juvenile centers who've been sexually victimized is higher than the national average. ...


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Au revoir les enfants [DVD]

Au revoir les enfants [DVD]

Louis Malle was 12 years old in 1944 when he had to stand by helplessly and watch as the Gestapo arrived at the Petit-Collge dAvon, the small, Catholic boarding school he was attending, and arrested four children and the headmaster. The children were Jewish and had been ... ...

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  • UTs athletic deficit up to $3 million for year

    Tennessee's athletic department is expecting a budget deficit between $2 million and $3 million this year. That's a drop from $3.98 million a year ago according to a review at the university's board of trustees meeting Wednesday. The athletic department cut its 2012-13 budget to $99 million from $105.9 million. But revenue is expected to be no more than $97 million. ...

  • Long-time educator councilman dies after battle with cancer

    (WBIR, Rockwood) A long-time East Tennessee city councilman and educator has died. Bill Thompson, 75 of Rockwood, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday. Rockwood officials say Thompson rarely missed city council meetings, even when he was sick. They held a moment of silence during Monday night's meeting to honor him. Thompson was also a former teacher and principal. Rockwood High ...

  • Filling the GAP Center hopes to replace axed dementia service

    Pickett, who is dually certified in family practice and psychiatry, had worked for the 20-year-old program that provided comprehensive care and referrals to dementia patients and their ...

  • Board puts off Pryor Brown request

    The city's Downtown Design Review Board has postponed a request to demolish a downtown parking garage until the Metropolitan Planning Commission can review a plan to build a parking lot in its ...

  • Childrens Hospital plans $75 million expansion

    In this March 29, 2013 photo, Bob Woodruff, a volunteer cuddler, walks the hallway with a baby at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. The hospital announced Wednesday, June 19, 2013, a $75 million expansion. (AP Photo/Wade ...

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