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Voice & Viewpoint · Newport, TN
Nearby: Newport, TNAbout 90% of Black voters backed Democratic House candidates in 2026, compared with roughly 80% who supported Kamala Harris in 2024, according to the AP Voter post-election poll, with 61% saying they cast their vote specifically to express opposition to President Donald Trump. Similar voting patterns emerged among Latino and Asian American voters. Among Black men, about one in 10 voted for a Republican House candidate this year, compared with roughly one in four who supported Donald Trump in 2024, according to the AP poll. Black candidates also fared well on election night Nov. 3, creating many firsts. A poll released Nov. 4 by BSP Research, noted that 69% of Black voters had a very unfavorable opinion of Trump; 57% also had a very unfavorable opinion of Republicans in Congress.
Qué Pasa · Gatlinburg, TN
Nearby: Gatlinburg, TNLuis Neyra Qué Pasa Cherokee.- El Parque Nacional de las Grandes Montañas Humeantes anunció que cerrará la carretera US 441, conocida como Newfound Gap Road, a partir de las 6:00 de la tarde . del jueves, ante el pronóstico de condiciones climáticas invernales. El cierre afectará el tramo entre Cherokee, en el oeste de Carolina del Norte, y Gatlinburg, Tennessee, una de las rutas más populares del parque. Según el anuncio, Newfound Gap Road es la única carretera del parque que las autoridades prevén cerrar por las condiciones meteorológicas. El comunicado no establece una hora de reapertura. Quienes planeen viajar entre ambas localidades deberán tomar en cuenta la interrupción al organizar sus recorridos. ®Copyright 2022 Qué Pasa Media Network.
Church News · Knoxville, TN
Nearby: Knoxville, TNThe 2026 Church Music Festival, “Love Without End,” was a celebration of music of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a variety of ways. The concert Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square included more than 300 singers and musicians — many traveled from across the country to be in the Tabernacle or performed via submitted videos. Songs were performed by choirs, soloists, duets and small groups. Styles included contemporary, strings, gospel, jazz and Latin. More than half the program featured new hymns that have been published digitally in the Church’s new hymnbook, “Hymns for Home and Church.” Singing in the festival allowed Maddy Cook, a Utah State University student who sang in a combined institute choir, to worship Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ with hundreds of other people. “I feel like the Spirit was really strong,” she said afterward.
Cleveland Daily Banner · Knoxville, TN
Nearby: Knoxville, TNKENTUCKY RUNNING BACK CJ Baxter (1) runs for yardages as he's hit by Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn. AP photo, WADE PAYNE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Standing at the podium, basking in his 16th-ranked team’s 34-6 victory over No, 8 Kentucky Saturday night, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel got emotional.It had little to do with the play on the field.Volunteers linebackers coach William Inge had been away from the team for almost two months with an undisclosed serious medical situation. Inge was hospitalized for most of October and is now on the mend at home. He was allowed to be on the sideline for the game.His presence was a significant motivator for the Vols (7-2, 4-2 in Southeastern Conference).“We have truly witnessed a miracle and God’s hands on somebody,” Heupel said about Inge’s recovery. “It was motivation for everyone.
Middlesboro News · Pineville, KY
Nearby: Pineville, KYThe Pineville Fire Department, Pineville Police Department, and KY Transportation Department were paged to an accident on Highway 25E near the solid waste building at 5:18 Wednesday morning (Nov. 4). A semi had flipped on it’s side near Page Cutoff and spilled food dye. While there were not injuries reported, the entrance to Page Cutoff was blocked for several hours while an Eco Tech crew responded to clean up the dye.
Harlan Enterprise · Harlan, KY
Nearby: Harlan, KYThe 19th Annual Harlan Community Thanksgiving service will be held on Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Harlan. It is sponsored by Harlan-area churches. The non-denominational service is open to everyone in the community. David Hoskins, of the Corbin Presbyterian Church, will be sharing a Thanksgiving message. Mr. Hoskins grew up in Harlan and is looking forward to participating in this service. Choral music will be directed by Parker Boggs. Judge Executive Dan Mosley will be reading the Presidential Proclamation of Thanksgiving. Lay readers from various churches will be participating. An offering will be accepted for Christ’s Hands.
Harlan Enterprise · Harlan, KY
Nearby: Harlan, KYKentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern Kentucky. “Folks, I’m not a candidate that’s from eastern Kentucky; I’m a candidate that lives in Eastern Kentucky. My goal as governor is to make it to where the only people who leave communities like Harlan County are folks who want to, not because they have to,” Adkins said as he addressed the crowd. For the last eight years, Adkins has served as the Senior Advisor for Gov. Andy Beshear. In that role, Adkins claimed that he has “been in the arena and knows what it takes to lead all parts of the Commonwealth to a brighter tomorrow.” Adkins touted strong financial support in the first quarter of his campaign, as he will take on current Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman in the Democratic primary in May.
Smoky Mountain News · Maggie Valley, NC
Nearby: Maggie Valley, NCAmericana/indie-folk singer-songwriter Alan Edwards will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. Edwards has been a singer-songwriter for over 30 years. His music holds an honesty and an authenticity not built on outward style but inner substance. He is joined by a backing band of some of the top players in the region, all with vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, and Buck Owens & Don Rich. Admission is $30 per person. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-event.
