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from yesterday but surely to be under that 34 tomorrow now do Point around 54 so tonight mostly cloudy and as the clouds will begin to build in no rain expected for tonight 61° for your overnight temperature getting up on your Thursday morning for school and work then Thursday that 40% chance of showers late in the afternoon will start occurring with some of the outer bands of hurricane Francis which will be a tropical depression once it hits landfall again near 79 degrees tomorrow with that 40% chance of showers Brandon bonds will be around to show us the track the latest track of Hurricane Francis how it may impact our weather in just a few minutes so stay tuned for that first up of the news for today of course rumors of mass violence in schools has been in the areas we know and in the news now for several weeks and even in our area and even in Rome county social media posts there had indicated one occurring in their County yesterday but we cannot confirm it with that said in Anderson County where several have occurred recently several social media posts today have indicated there was an alleged threat from a again area this past week also we do know that Russell Barker the sheriff for Anderson County says similar threats and even arrests have been made in Anderson County one at an ois Jefferson Middle School last Thursday then a couple of arrests in the Knox County school system and a similar story with a threat coming from Campbell County yesterday Sheriff Barker in Anderson County put out on post today that read in quoting the Anderson County Sheriff's Office wishes to ensure the community that recent threats of school violence circulating on social media appear to be un founded he says these threats which have been of course shared widely on various social media platforms originate from jurisdictions uh or States outside the area according to the sheriff local law enforcement has been actively communicating with school system officials and other relevant agencies to address those concerns and ensure the safety of all our students and staff says at this time there's no credible evidence suggesting an immediate threat to our school systems the safety and well-being of our community remain our top priority he says and we continue to work diligently to Monitor and assess any potential risks we appreciate the vigilance of the public and encourage anyone with further information or concerns to of course connect local law enforcement officials please continue to follow official updates for accurate and timely information again via the sheriff Russell barers app putting out that post earlier today but again thankfully things may calm down in this area of again these threats of school violence all across the nation today ceremonies remembering well should say this story first coming up a Tennessee comp controller the investigation by the Tennessee comp controller's office has resulted in the indictments of Alex and Jessica ryau who served as volunteers for the Anderson County Rescue Squad until the resignations in May 2022 investigators determined that ride hour is misappropriated they say rescue Squad funds totaling at least $39,375 on checks as well the ridden hours wrote 17 unauthorized checks as well I think that story for our next one there but the riding ARS wrote 17 unauthorized checks from the rescue squad bank account to Jessica Ry now totaling about $35,100 and five unauthorized checks to Alex Ryden nower totaling about $4,300 the checks were deposited to their joint bank account they said and the rescue squad's board chairman told investigators that someone outside of course the name on some of those checks based upon the investigations in September 2024 the Anderson County grand jury indicted Alex and Jessica R hour both fac one count of theft of property over 10,000 three counts of forger over 2500 and one count of conspiracy to commit theft of property over 10,000 also an investigation by the comp controller's office of the treasury has revealed that significant evidence management issues within the Rocky Top Police Department raising concerns over the handling of critical criminal case materials now the inquiry which spanned records from July 1st 2023 to July 31st 2024 was launched following reports from the city of Rocky toop officials about poor evidence accounting practices by the former police chief now the findings were shared with the office of the district attorney general for the seventh Judicial District Rock toop Police Department serves about 1,800 residents the former police chief who had been with the department since 1986 and served as Chief from 1992 until his retirement in September last year was responsible they say for managing seiz property and evidence in criminal cases this role included securing maintaining and documenting the evidence for use in court proceedings however the investigation has highlighted multiple failures in the former Chief's oversight including the lack of a written policy for handling evidence and poor organization of the evidence room key findings by the state agency revealed lack of evidence log and oversight the investigation revealed that the former Chief of Rocky toop did not maintain any known evidence log during the period under review meaning investigators were unable to confirm whether all se's property had been properly handled the former Chief provided a handwritten inventory to the new Chief in September last year but he failed to reconcile which or with the actual evidence in this Department's possession investigators noted several discrepancies including instances where evidence envelopes had been opened and items were missing other findings included failure to seize or secure seiz funds missing and unsecured evidence delayed reporting by City officials the investigation also criticized Rocky Top officials for failing to report the discrepancies in a timely manner although city leaders noted and notified the cop shoulders office in July this year they had been aware of the issues months earlier Tennessee Law requires officials to report any fraud waste or abuse within five working days and the delay in this case may have hindered efforts to resolve the problems finally the new police chief who took office in September last year has already made significant changes in improving the Department's evidence management including the introduction of of the Perpetual inventory log however as of July 31st 2024 the department still lacks a comprehensive written evidence policy a critical tool they say for ensure the Integrity of evidence handling rocket toop officials have indicated they are working to address the deficiencies outlined in the investigation and ensure the proper policies are in place moving forward we'll keep you updated on that as well we'll take a break more news stay with us Commercial Metals company is still a locally operated company that's serving the people of 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employees to be there is his actions put the department at risk of having insufficient fuel supplies in case of natural disaster or large projects based upon this investigation by the comp trollers office in September 2024 earlier this month Jason Earl Browning was indicted by the Clay County grand jury on one count of theft over $10,000 three counts of official misconduct the Tennessee district attorney general's conference is serving as protim in this matter and course he does face some time more than likely in that case from Clinton the Anderson County Health Department and the Tennessee Department of Health of course is providing you free flu shots they're going to be providing the free flu shots from 2:30 to 5:30 that'll be on Tuesday October 15th if you want to go and write that date down it'll be at the health department building 710 North Maine in Clinton participating in the Statewide 2024 fight flu prevention effort now Anders County Health director Charles Turner said quoting receiving an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the worst outcomes of the flu virus the flu vaccine is safe and effective and help prepare your body to fight against the flu virus and prevent it from spreading anyone age 6 months or older is eligible to receive a flu vaccine and appointments are not needed at local Health departments on October 15th to receive a free flu vaccine the flu virus can move easily from one person to another and spread through respiratory uh droplets and C and sneezes so get your free flu shot Anderson County Health Department again teaming up with the state to give those October 15th coming up on Tuesday Senator Marsha Blackburn yesterday and Congressman Chuck Flashman both joined by the entire Tennessee delegation introduced a resolution that honors 85 heroic black Tennessee students known as the Scarboro 85 the release States these Brave young people were the very first to break the color barrier in Southeastern public education back in 1955 well on September 6th 1955 85 Brave black students entered all white Public School classes here in Oakridge for the first time in the Southeast at Oakridge High and Robertsville Junior High School the two Congressional resolutions House and Senate acknowledge the key role played by these wonderful students in opening the up the southeast public education they actually named the individuals 85 students and highlight the three who later in 1955 broke the color barrier in Southeastern public schools and of course University sports Senator Marshall Blackburn Senator Bill Hagerty and Congressman Chuck fman teamed up with the rest of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation to sponsor this historic resolution we'll be back one more news after the break stay with us prescription drug misuse is a prevalent and potentially fatal problem when people not properly monitor store and dispose their medications it can create an opportunity for misuse count it 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uh moving forward if we break down model guidance here still quite a bit of uncertainty in the path and strength of this system once it does make landfall and work further northward as of now high pressure off to the north and east really going to stall this system out across portions of the mid Mississippi Valley and and some uncertainty on whether this works a bit further northward stalls out and then shifts East as it weekends in the days to come those are some of the questions we're going to continue to eye as we move forward the one thing that is more certain though cloud cover and shower Chan is going to stick around for your Thursday Friday and throughout the weekend for some drier conditions looking more possible by the start of next week so looking at the path of this system again expected to make landfall here anytime through the remainder of the day today early into the overnight hours tonight and then building northward weakening as it works across landfall expected to be here into West Tennessee portions of Arkansas by the end of Friday into Friday afternoons looking here into tonight's forecast becoming cloudy as you work into the late overnight hours shower chances going to hold off until we get into the afternoon hours on Thursday winds will be fairly light and winds or excuse me lows and lower 60 for your school bus forecast tomorrow starting out broken to cloudy we'll start to see some low shower chances scattered in nature by the afternoon it'll be a bit cooler as well with the coverage highs around 80 your full forecast brought to you by Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge scattered showers and a few storms can't be rot out for your Thursday mainly the later half of the day continuing at times best chances into Friday Friday night scattered into Saturday lingering into Sunday temperatures though should be mild all the way through highs upper 70s to lower 80s that wrap up here on your Wednesday from Secret City weather we stay dry into the 8 hours tonight start of Thursday shower chances increasing though throughout the day all right thank you Brandon look to that for sure moving to sports today the OE LW game on the week is just a couple of more days till is time yet again for the OE LW game of the week for this week we will see the Falon Falcons travel to take on the Anderson County Mavericks that'll be Friday's pregame broadcast beginning at 7:00 with all with always Aaron Harvey and Dr Dan Shoemaker on commentary kickoff is currently scheduled for 7:30 as you heard the coach last night talk about the big matchup here on the David Gillum show shows tonight now don't forget to tune in tonight starting at 7 with an all new episode of crunch time with David Clary and Coach Derek rang as they'll talk about last week's game against pal as well as show some highlights from the game now then at 8:00 right after this there'll be an all new episode of exent sports hosted by DJ Pendergrass tonight's new episode will feature Mir Potter from Robertsville Bryson Maddox and B of Clinton and many more so make sure to tune in tonight for an all new episode on exent Sports lady vs volleyball news three ladys finished with double digit kills as 16th ranked Tennessee earned a big road win against Western Kentucky on Tuesday night at the EA D Arena the big orangs were led by an offensive attack that finished with 67 kills and a defensive effort that netted 15 blocks and 57 digs graduate student outside hitter Nina C Pace uh pce the Le of vs with 17 kills 13 digs and five blocks for their first double double of the season next up for Tennessee they continue their road trip with a pair of of U matches at Coastal Carolina on Saturday and Sunday followed by a stop at wford on Monday night all three matches will be streamed on the ESPN Plus app and that's Sports time for funer announcements on this September 11th Ronnie Grisham 42 passed away September 9th the family for Ronnie gesan will receive friends at Holly gam funeral home on Thursday tomorrow between 11:00 a.m. in the morning and 1 p.m. with a funeral service to start at 1 and ter it to follow at the Family Cemetery in the new Taswell community Steve Ray Gunter age 61 of Deer Lodge passing away September 9th at Methodist Medical Center the family will see friends on Thursday September 12th tomorrow at Schubert Funeral Home in wartberg 5: to 7 with a service to follow at 7 then graide will follow on Friday at 10: a.m. in the Brewster town Cemetery Miss Priscilla Estus 50 of Andersonville passed away September 9th run of a family she served in music Ministry at Covenant Life and Clinton Church Church of God the family will receive friends 5: until 7:00 then be Thursday tomorrow at Holly gamble in Clinton the funeral service will follow the visitation tomorrow evening then her gravide will be Friday September 13th at Norse Memorial Garden Jerry Martin Edwards 72 of Andersonville Jerry Edwards passed away Monday September 9th surrounded by his loving family he was a member of Cedar Gro Baptist Church in pow visitation did start at 5:00 goes till 7 this evening in the chapel of John Mortuary in Clinton military grbs side rights will be conducted by the jico honor guard at 12:30 on Thursday morning Thursday afternoon rather September 12th at the East Tennessee veterans cemetery in Knoxville Jesse Henry Moore aj2 of Kingston passing away Saturday September 7th the family did start to receive friends at 5: and goes till 7 this evening at kers in Kingston funeral will follow at 7 at the kaker chapel then bur will be at 2:00 Thursday afternoon at Piney Grove Cemetery Pearl Phillips 82 of Clinton passed away September 7th at Methodist Medical Pearl was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church visitation will start later at 600 and go until 8 tonight at hat makers in rockytop with an 8:00 service there tonight in the hat maker Chapel then family friends will meet for interment at 2:00 September 12th Thursday afternoon at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton Samuel Dean Norman ae83 passing away peacefully his sleep on September 6th the family did start to receive friends earlier at 5:00 and goes until 7 at kaker in Herman a memorial service will follow tonight there at 7 and then kaker Funeral Home of Herman serving the family of Mr Dean Norman not sure if that's the state trooper or not but our condolences to the family Cindy Fields age 66 a restive Claxton passed away on Wednesday September 4th with her family by her side she was a member of Claxton Church of Christ a visitation will be held on Saturday September 14th 3:00 till 5: at the Clinton Church of Christ a memorial service will follow at 5: Premier sharp fun homean honor to serve the fields family Randall Scott Stockton 77 passed away at home on September 1st the visitation will be held later tonight at weather for Mortuary in Oak Ridge at 7 and we go till 900 p.m. with service to follow tonight William Wright 77 of Oakridge passed away at his home on Saturday August 31st who was a member of kar Methodist Church in O visitation will be from 11: till 12:30 on Saturday September 14th at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs Masonic ceremony and memorial service will begin at 12:30 then he'll be laid to rest along with his wife Linda at Anderson Memorial Gardens immediately after the memorial service thanks for join us today on this special day of news on this Wednesday September 11th 2024 I'm B Evans and from All Those Behind the Scenes hope you have a good evening we'll see you back tomorrow here until then from All Those Behind the Scenes so long and Ferris we want you to get the most out of your time and end to each day feeling good that's why we pioneered exclusive lawnmower ension technology allowing for full spewing over the r grow your bus by getting more in less time with feris feris work hard feel good found exclusively at independent feris dealers feeling overwhelmed with your business finances at p&l Business 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separate act or incidents W in New York City of course with the Twin Towers at the Pentagon in Washington and in a field in Shanksville Pennsylvania where today honores and memories and Reflections to all those and the names read of those who lost their lives on this day 23 years ago we'll have more on that in a moment first up we look Outdoors on this September 11th 20 24 a few clouds out there now trying to push into the area but dry conditions and it will be that way all night long humidity at 33% and our temperature today about 86 degrees and the winds have been out of the southeast about 6 to 10 they'll start picking up a little bit tomorrow bar metric pressure holding steady D point at 54 so tonight mostly cloudy 61 when first get up in the morning on your Thursday you'll notice some clouds not much sun tomorrow then a 40% chance of showers does move in in the late afternoon tomorrow with cloudy conditions and only near 79 tomorrow with limited Sunshine so keep that in mind Brandon Bond will be around to talk about the latest track of now hurricane Francine and how it will impact our weather in just a few minutes so stay tuned for that as mentioned today a very special day in remembrance of course the History Channels playing for 24 hours coverage of that terrorist attack on America but all across the nation today ceremonies remembering this day in history September 11th 2001 23 years ago oakd high school students local law enforcement paramedics EMT Fire Department officials gathered earlier today at the Oak Ridge High School for their annual ceremony there it was held at their Bus Loop on the north side of the building there of course earlier today in Rome County at the courthouse in Kingston many came outside the courthouse and even those who showed up to show their reflection and Remembrance and some prayers and moments of Silence also given today all uh President Biden vice president Harris even former president Trump all in New York City today at the sight of the Twin Towers Memorial that is there to show their respects and the reading of the names their other lives lost so again a very special day in Remembering course we were in radio back in Rockwood the day of the attack 23 years ago and we remember that very very well now that we stayed with the coverage on that throughout the whole day and into the early evening hours rumors of mass violence in schools has been in the news now for several weeks and even in our area and even in Rong County social media post has indicated one occurred in the county yesterday but we cannot confirm it of course with that said in Anderson County where several have occurred recently several social media posts today have indicated there was an alleged threat from a Rome County High School student to a student at Rockwood again we cannot confirm that we did contact sever of the local law officials today and they say the this time it was must only be a rumor now with that said similar threats that even arrests have been made in Anderson County wanted Oakridge Jefferson Middle School excuse me Robertsville middle school last week or Jefferson excuse me a couple of arrests in the Knox County areas as well that prompted today that Russell Barker the Anderson County Sheriff to give out a post today and say he wishes to assure the community that recent threats of school violence there circulating on social media appear to be unfounded these threats he says which have been shared widely on various social media platforms originate from jurisdictions or States outside our area local law enforcement has been actively communicating with school system officials and other relevant agencies to address these concerns and ensure the safety of our students and our staff at this time there's no credible evidence suggesting an immediate threat to the schools in Anderson County the safety and well-being of our community says Remain the top priority of the sheriff's office we continue to work diligently to Monitor and assess any potential risk as well in this system here hey the city of Kingston is geing up for their big birthday celebration that's right it was mentioned last night by vice mayor Tony Brown who conducted last night city council meeting in Kingston is the big birthday celebration coming up September 24th it'll be on the Old Courthouse lawn area there with plenty of activity for the entire family followed by a black TI Affair dinner which will be on the 25th of September at the courthouse dignitary state and local officials are all scheduled to be at the big celebration several to speak as they celebrate over 230 years as the city in the state of Tennessee and at one time was the state capital for a day more information will be released by the city of Kingston on this big celebration coming up in the next couple of days and also on the Rome County Chamber of Commerce website Rockwood city council will have a special called meeting we understand now Becky rupe City administrator giving us the rulings and the notice I should say it's coming up Monday this coming Monday September 16th at 6:00 at Rockwood City Hall special call meeting purpose of the meeting is for the consideration and possible approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of a state revolving fund loan or borrowing money for the water treatment plan Improvement project for the Rockwood Water Wastewater board again they have to have the approval by the city council to borrow funds more news after the break stay with us commercial medal company is still a locally operated company that's serving the people of East Tennessee with convenient hours of operation Commercial Metals buys all types of scrap metal nothing is too big or too small still have that old clunker sitting around we've been buying them for years commercial metals are specialists in commercial scrap we have what it takes to get any size job done Commercial Metals encourages you to recycle responsibly scrap 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Jessica ryow who served as volunteers for the Anderson County Rescue Squad until the resignations in May of 2022 investigators determin the riding hours misappropriated rescue funds tolling at least $39,375 of 2021 in April of 2022 the in investigation revealed a number of deficient priorities within the rescue squad as well according to controller mumpower now the Ryden hours wrote 17 unauthorized checks from the rescue squad bank account to Jessica ryen hour totaling $35,100 and for five unauthorized checks to Alex Ryden hour for $4,300 now we do know in September 2024 the Anderson County grand jury indicted this month Alex and Jessica Ryden now both faced one count of theft of property over 10,000 three counts of forgery over 2500 and one count of conspiracy to commit theft of property over $10,000 as well again they will face their day in court being indicted this month also an investigation by the office of the compers and from Anderson County of the treasury has revealed significant evidence mismanagement issues within the Rocky Top Police Department raising concerns over the handling of critical criminal case material this inquiry which Spann records from July 1st 2023 to July 31st this year was launched following reports from City of rockytop officials about poor evidence accounting practi practices rather by the former police chief the findings were shared with the office of the district attorney general Dave Clark's office for the sth district Rocky toop Police Department serves about 1,800 residents the former police chief who had been with the department since 1986 and served as Chief from 1992 until his retirement last year in September was responsible for managing seized property and evidencing criminal cases this role included securing maintaining and documenting the evidence for use in court proceedings well we do know other findings included fair to secure secured funds missing and unsecured evidence delayed reporting by City officials the investigation also criticized Rocky Top officials for failing to report the discrepancies in a timely man manner we'll keep you updated if this continues to move forward in the State Controllers Office and in Clay County another investigation by the cont controller's office has resulted in the indictment of Jason Browning he's the elected City County Highway superintendent there investigators determined that Browning misappropriated at least uh $56,950 in about 16,200 gallons of Department purchased diesel fuel for his personal transportation business Browning admitted that he used an estimated 150 gallons of Department fuel each week from July 2021 through July 2023 to fuel his personal 2007 Peterbuilt truck seen here Browning used the truck as part of his private trucking business his trucking business has been he sold the truck he said now in 201 17 based upon the investigation in September 2024 this month Jason Earl Browning was indicted by the city Clay County the Clay County grand jury one count of theft over 10,000 and three counts of official misconduct we'll keep you updated on that as well on Tuesday last week Senator Marsha Blackburn and Congressman Chuck Flashman they joined by the entire Tennessee delegation introducing a resolution that honors 85 heroic black Tennessee students the release States these Brave young people were the very best or the very first I should say to break the color barriers in Southeastern public education back in 1995 on September 6 1955 85 Brave black students entered all white Public School classes for the first time in the Southeast at Oakridge High School and at Robertsville Junior High now known as Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge the two Congressional resolutions House and Senate acknowledge the key role played by these wonderful students in operating and opening up I should say Southeast public education they actually named the indiv ual Scaro 85 students and highlight the three who actually later in 1955 broke the color barrier in Southeastern Public Schools Senator Marsha Blackburn Senator Bill Hagerty and Congressman Chuck flashin teamed up with the rest of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation to sponsor the historic resolution of course that's the photo there from part of that celebration as well September has arrived and that means great promotions at medic Regional blood centers across the area men are eligible that's right us men are eligible for a free PSA test coming up September 12th tomorrow through the 13th through Friday the 8 check program is back again all eligible donors are encouraged to donate blood between September 16th through the 20th during medic's annual competition against life South blood center the center collecting the most red blood sales products wins bragging rights as you may know simply call them at 52126 A4 if you're a platelet donor to sign up you have to make an appointment for that or go to medic blood.org for all that information medic is the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals including Blunt Memorial Covenant Health Systems East Tennessee Children's Hospital to Nova Healthcare and UT Medical Center as well as Regional Air transport medic recruits blood donors in 23 counties and as a reminder the blood platelets and plasma products on the shelves now would be used in a trauma event and it takes at least 3 days for the for the donated blood to be processed and ready for distribution so keep that in mind well the fall rummage sale is coming up that's right it's hosted by Oakridge unarian Universalist Church it'll be Saturday September 14th this Saturday so keep that in mind it'll go 9 until 2 this Saturday with a pre-sale will be Friday this Friday between 6 and 8 all prices are of course double during the pre-sale great furniture and household items books toys clothing for the whole family antiques Garden items and tools you can name it you'll find it at this sale it's a bargain and the semiannual sale has been a favorite of Shoppers for nearly 25 years proceeds benefit the outreach program is at the Oakridge Universalist Universalist Church located at 809 Oakridge Turnpike in Oakridge for questions please call the church office at 483 6761 that's this Friday evening and Saturday all right that's the news we have this time Brandon boss talks about hurricane friend scene how it will affect us we'll have sports and funus stay with us at feris we want you to get the most out of your time and end to each day feeling good that's why we pioneered exclusive lawnmower suspension technology allowing for full speed mowing even over the rinow your more done in less time with ferris ferris work hard feel good exclusively independent feris dealers in life there are things that suck but we do them anyway family photo sessions with matching outfits suck but we do it anyway and you know what else really sucks getting screened for cancer but you've got to do it anyway screening can save your life from cancer 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surface map high pressure now out of the area that's allowing for Hurricane Francine to work its way North out of the Gulf of Mexico expected to make landfall as we work throughout Louisiana and work northward in the days to come that's going to bring that increased coverage tonight as well as those shower chances in the days moving forward if we break down model guidance here still quite a bit of uncertainty in the path and strength of this system once it does make landfall and work further northward as of now high pressure off to the north and east really going to stall this system out across portions of the mid Mississippi Valley and some uncertainty on whether this works a bit further northward stalls out and then shifts East as it weekends in the days to come those are some of the questions we're going to continue to eye as we move forward the one thing that is more certain though cloud cover and shower chances going to stick around for your Thursday Friday and throughout the weekend for some drier conditions looking more possible by the start of next week so looking at the path of this system again expected to make landfall here anytime through the remainder of the day today early into the overnight hours tonight and then building northward weakening as Works across landfall expected to be here into West Tennessee portions of Arkansas by the end of Friday into Friday afternoon so looking here into tonight's forecast becoming cloudy as you work into the late overnight hours shower chances going to hold off until we get into the afternoon hours on Thursday winds will be fairly light and winds or excuse me lows and lower 60s for your school bus forecast tomorrow starting out broken to cloudy we'll start to see some those shower chances scattered in nature by the afternoon it'll be a bit cooler as well with the coverage highs around 80 your full forecast brought to you by Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge scattered showers and a few storms can't be R out for your Thursday mainly the later half of the day continuing at times best chances into Friday Friday night scattered into Saturday lingering into Sunday temperatures though should be mild all the way through highs upper 70s to lower 80s that wrap up here on your Wednesday from Secret City weather we'll stay dry into the 8 hours tonight start of Thursday showering chances increasing though throughout the day all right thank you Brandon look to that for sure moving to sports today the OE log game on the week is just a couple of more days until it's time yet again for the OAB log game of the week for this week we will see the Falon Falcons travel to take on the Anderson County Mavericks that'll be Friday's pregame broadcast beginning at 7 o'clock with all with always Aaron Harvey and Dr Dan Shoemaker on commentary kickoff is currently scheduled for 7:30 as you heard the coach last night talk about the big matchup here on the David Gillum show shows tonight now don't forget to tune in tonight starting at 7 with an all new episode of crunch time with David Clary and Coach Derek rang as they'll talk about last week's game against pal as well as show some highlights from the game now then at 8:00 right after this there'll be an all new episode of exent sports hosted by DJ Pendergrass tonight's new episode will feature me Potter from from Robertsville Bryson Maddox and B of Clinton and many more so make sure to tune in tonight for an all new episode of exent sports lady alls volleyball news three lady valls finished with double digit kills as 16th ranked Tennessee earned a big road win against Western Kentucky on Tuesday night at the EA DD Arena the big orangs were led by an offensive attack that finished with 67 kills and a defensive effort that netted 15 blocks and 57 dig graduate student outside hitter Nina C Pace pce the l o with 17 kills 13 digs and five blocks for their first double double of the season next up for Tennessee they continue their road trip with a pair of of U matches at Coastal Carolina on Saturday and Sunday followed by a stop at wford on Monday night all three matches will be streamed on the ESPN Plus app and that's Sports time for f announcements on this September 11th Ronnie Grisham 42 passed away September 9th the family for Ronnie Grisham will receive friends at Holly gam funeral home on Thursday tomorrow between 11:00 a.m. in the morning and 1: p.m. with a funeral service to start at 1 and ter to follow at the Family Cemetery in the new tazwell community Steve Ray Gunter age 61 of Deer Lodge passing away September 9th at Methodist Medical Center the family will receive friends on Thursday September 12th tomorrow at shuber Funeral Home in wartberg 5: to 7:00 with the service to follow at 7 then gravide will follow on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Brewster town Cemetery Miss Priscilla Estus 50 of Andersonville passed away September 9th run of a family she served in music Ministry at Covenant Life and Clinton Church of God the family will receive friends 5: until 7 that'll be Thursday tomorrow at Holly gamble in Clinton the funeral service will follow the visitation tomorrow evening then her gravide will be Friday September 13th at Norse Memorial Garden Jerry Martin Edwards 72 of Andersonville Jerry Edwards passed away Monday September 9th surrounded by his loving family he was a member of Cedar Gro Baptist Church in pow visitation did start at 5: goes till 7 this evening in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton military grbs side rights will be conducted by the jico honor guard at 12:30 on Thursday morning Thursday afternoon rather September 12th at the East Tennessee Veteran Cemetery in Knoxville Jesse Henry Moore aj2 of Kingston passing away Saturday September 7th the family did start to receive friends at 5:00 and goes till 7 this evening at kaker in Kingston funeral will follow at 7 at the kaker chapel then bur will be at 2:00 Thursday afternoon at Piney Grove Cemetery Pearl Phillips 82 of Clinton passed away September 7th at Methodist Medical Pearl was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church visitation will start later at 600 and go until 8 tonight at hat makers in Rocky toop with an 8:00 service there tonight in the hatmaker chapel then family friends will meet for interment at 2:00 September 12th Thursday afternoon at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton Samuel Dean Norman age 83 passing away peacefully into his sleep on September 6th the family did start to receive friends earlier at 5 it goes until 7 at kers in Herman a memorial service will follow tonight there at 7 and then kaker Funeral Home of Herman serving the family of Mr Dean Norman not sure if that's the state trooper or not but our condolences to the family Cindy Fields age 66 a resident of plaxton passed away on Wednesday September 4th with her family by her side she was a member of Clon Church of Christ a visitation will be held on Saturday September 14th 3:00 till 5 at the Clinton Church of Christ the memorial service will follow at 5 premier Sharp homman to serve the fields family Randall Scott Stockton 77 passed away at home on September 1st the visitation will be held later tonight at weather for Mortuary in Oakridge at 7 and we go till 900 p.m with service to follow tonight William Wright 77 of Oakridge passed away at his home on Saturday August 31st he was a member of Kern Methodist Church in O visitation will be from 11: till 12:30 on Saturday September 14th at premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs Masonic ceremony and memorial service will begin at 12:30 then he'll be laid to rest along with his wife Linda at Anderson Memorial Gardens immediately after the memorial service thanks for joining us today on this special day of news on this Wednesday September 11th 2024 I'm daddy Evans and from All Those Behind the Scenes hope you have a good evening we'll see you back tomorrow here till then from All Those Behind the Scenes so long [Music]