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5+ hour, 20+ min ago (399+ words) Both the defense and prosecution agreed at a sentencing hearing on Tuesday that a woman charged in the malnutrition death of her stepson is a victim herself. Prosecutor Paul Moyle and defense attorney Dan Ripper said Jacqueline Hoover was abused by her adoptive parents, then abused by her husband, John Hoover, over a lengthy period. Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson agreed as well, sentencing Ms. Hoover to a three-year sentence that will allow her to be released on Wednesday morning. The sentencing range was 3-6 years. She has served three years, five months and eight days. Ms. Hoover earlier pleaded guilty to the felony charge of aggravated neglect of a vulnerable adult. Her husband, John Dennis Hoover, earlier went to trial and was found guilty of reckless homicide and aggravated neglect of a vulnerable adult. He got four years on the…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago (114+ words) Governor Bill Lee said Tuesday he does not plan to halt the execution of an East Ridge man who has long been on Death Row for rape and murder. Harold Wayne Nichols, convicted in the death of Karen Pulley, is set to die by lethal injection on Thursday. Governor Lee said,After deliberate consideration of Harold Wayne Nichols" request for clemency, and after a thorough review of the case, I am upholding the sentence of the State of Tennessee and do not plan to intervene." Attorneys for Nichols made several late attempts to avert the execution. Nichols was known as "the Red-Headed Stranger" during a string of attacks on women in 1988....

7+ hour, 9+ min ago (193+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Tennessee junior forward Cade Phillips will miss the rest of this season and have surgery to repair his left shoulder. No. 20 Tennessee's Cade Phillips will have shoulder surgery and miss rest of season KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Tennessee junior forward Cade Phillips will miss the rest of this season and have surgery to repair his left shoulder. Coach Rick Barnes said the Volunteers will miss Phillips on the court and the forward is disappointed not to play. But Barnes said it's essential that Phillips get healthy. The shoulder issue has been a recurring problem, and Tennessee will be applying for a medical redshirt for Phillips. "Cade did all he could to play through this injury as long as possible," Barnes said. "We love Cade and we'll do everything we can to support him." Phillips started nine of 10 games for the…...

9+ hour, 57+ min ago (212+ words) Tony Vitello's move from the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program to the San Francisco Giants sent shockwaves across both college and professional baseball. The longtime Volunteers coach, now the Giants manager, made his first candid comments about the emotional and professional leap during the ongoing MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. "Everyone walking around this hotel is 0-0, so there's nothing to be too depressed about." The remarks from the 47-year-old manager captured his belief in starting clean. For Vitello, the Giants job centers on building a winning culture in a new arena shaped by veteran players, sharp analytical work, and expectations that rise far beyond the SEC spotlight. The Giants organization, led by Buster Posey in the front office, views this hire as a bold shift toward innovation. Vitello's past success and his knack for player development could set a new precedent,…...

14+ hour, 3+ min ago (253+ words) President Donald Trump travels to Pennsylvania for a rally on the economy. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today he is not planning on intervening in the death of Harold Wayne Nichols. In a statement the Governor said quote: Nichols was sentenced to death in 1990 for the rape and murder of 20 year old Chattanooga State Student Karen Pulley. Pulley was attacked and killed inside her family's Brainerd home in 1988. Her killing shook the city, and led investigators to look for a possible link to Nichols with several other rapes in the Chattanooga area. During a police interview, Nichols confessed to those crimes and to killing Karen Pulley, describing how he repeatedly beat her in the head a two-by-four. Although Nichols expressed remorse at his trial, he admitted he would have continued his violent behavior if police had not caught…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago (945+ words) High school football season in Tennessee has come to an end, and once again, it was another exciting one. That culminated with last week's BlueCross Bowl state championship games, which were held in Chattanooga, as nine title trophies were awarded. Here's a look at those top performers from the championship round of the Tennessee playoffs. Also, readers can now vote on who they think should be the Tennessee Player of the Week. Vote as many times as you like until 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, and the winner will be announced next week. Vote now who had the best performance from these key contributors. Voting is intended for fan engagement only. Results are not scientific and may not reflect the views of the Sporting News. While voting activity is monitored periodically, irregularities or technical anomalies (including automated or repeated voting) may occasionally…...

14+ hour, 44+ min ago (204+ words) - Senator Colton Moore To Run For Marjorie Taylor Greene Seat - Judge Jennifer Peck Announces Candidacy For Division II" Proffitt's Market Armed Robbery Investigation Remains Active United Healthcare Terminates Negotiations With Bradley Medical Center And Vitruvian Health 10 Were Going Against 1 In Tyner/Howard Fight; Six Adults Arrested Red Bank Mayor Charges That Assessor Violates State Law In Reappraisal Process, Haynes Denies Accusation Sts. Peter And Paul Catholic Church Is One Of Our City's True Architectural And Spiritual Treasures Passing The Buck To Red Bank - And Response Rep. Helton-Haynes: A Simple Step To Improve Women's Health Care In Tennessee Vols To Face Illinois In Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl In Nashville On Dec. 30 #13 Vols Come Up Short, 75-62, Against #14/15 Illinois In Nashville Mocs Drop 74-70 Home Loss To Southeast Missouri State Life With Ferris: The Many Offerings Of The Signal Mountain Library Wreaths Across…...

21+ hour, 9+ min ago (212+ words) President Donald Trump travels to Pennsylvania for a rally on the economy. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn " If you have been to Miller Park recently, you may have noticed the grove of brightly lit Christmas trees filling the lawn. It is all part of the third annual Festive Forest, a holiday display organized by the Better Business Bureau, EPB, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. More than 100 trees are on display this year. Each one was sponsored and decorated by a local business, nonprofit, or community organization that partners with the BBB to promote trust and transparency in the Chattanooga area. Festive Forest is free to visit and runs through January 2nd. Organizers say thousands of people have enjoyed the display in its first two years and expect another strong turnout this season. They also encourage visitors to stop by EPB's…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (34+ words) A seemingly unfazed black bear crashed a Christmas parade route in Tennessee, becoming the star of the show in front of a crowd of onlookers, according to jaw-dropping footage and local reports. The ......

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (238+ words) Bowl games will kick off Saturday and postseason play will conclude with the 12-team College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 19. No. 23 Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC) will play Illinois (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) in the Liberty Mutual'Music City Bowl'on Dec. 30 (5:30 p.m. EST, ESPN). Ahead of the Music City Bowl, Tennessee announced it parted ways with fifth-year defensive coordinator Tim Banks on Monday. "I want to thank Tim for everything he has done for Tennessee the last five seasons," Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said. "He helped restore our program to national prominence. More importantly, Tim is a great man of character and someone I have the utmost respect for. We wish Tim all the best moving forward. "These are tough decisions but one I ultimately felt was necessary for the future of our program. We are fully committed to identifying our next defensive coordinator…...