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"Reel" Good Beer: Reelfoot Brewing opens in Union City

"Reel" Good Beer: Reelfoot Brewing opens in Union City

The Pacer — A local brewery celebrated the opening of their new Union City location on Friday, Aug. 23. Reelfoot Brewing Company, founded in 2022 in nearby Trimble, recently moved to a new location in downtown...
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The Pacer Print Issue 8/27/2024

The Pacer Print Issue 8/27/2024

The Pacer — Pacer full issue 8-27-24Download
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Campus protests spark across nation

Campus protests spark across nation

The Pacer — A growing movement across college campuses is seeking to compel schools to cut financial ties with Israel, leading to protests, encampments, police intervention and claims of antisemitism. The heav...
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Academics discuss Palestine and Israel

Academics discuss Palestine and Israel

The Pacer — UT Martin faculty and students discuss the Israel and Hamas conflict during a recent Engage the Times discussion on campus. | Pacer photo / Jeff Ledington Engage the Times recently tackled one of t...
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How do city street laws differ from county, state roads?

How do city street laws differ from county, state roads?

Nolan Group Media — Last week we took a look at laws concerning driving various vehicles on roads throughout Knox County. This week we looked to see if local municipalities were the same or
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Webb shows us the final frontier

Webb shows us the final frontier

Nolan Group Media — The James Webb Space Telescope has been in the works since the early 1990's. This week, the first images from the $10 billion piece of equipment were released, allowing man
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"Another Appalachia" another perspective on area

"Another Appalachia" another perspective on area

Nolan Group Media — Subtitled "Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place," the book offers many readers a glimpse of their world from outside their tunnel vision.
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Mountain Advocate Staff recognized with numerous awards

Mountain Advocate Staff recognized with numerous awards

Nolan Group Media — The Mountain Advocate news team was well rewarded for its efforts at the Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Awards for 2021. The awards are handed down by a different
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Knox Detention Center to be first in the state with high-tech cleaning machine

Knox Detention Center to be first in the state with high-tech cleaning machine

nolangroupmedia.com — The Knox County Detention Center is leading the way in the fight against Covid-19 and other biohazards with the coming addition of the first ultraviolet cleaner used in Kentucky's correction centers. UV light has been used in hospitals and other settings for over 20 years to sterilize surfaces.
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Trouble on the Creek

Trouble on the Creek

nolangroupmedia.com — Note: The print version of this story incorrectly stated Chief Freeland's salary as $9,200 per month; it should have said $9,200 per year. A fire chief with a past, allegations of corruption, and a suspicious fire have left a cloud of smoke over one local fire department.
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Mountain Advocate staff racks up awards

Mountain Advocate staff racks up awards

Nolan Group Media — The results of the 2020 news and advertising contests for the Kentucky Press Association have been announced, and The Mountain Advocate staff will bring home more awards from 2020 than
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Company, driver sued for 2019 18-wheeler crash

Company, driver sued for 2019 18-wheeler crash

nolangroupmedia.com — Two Knox Countians are suing for damages after being injured in a crash involving a semi-truck in 2019. The lawsuit was filed in Knox County Circuit Court on December 30, 2020. Now, the company is petitioning to have the case moved to the United States District Court in London.
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Flat Lick man hits 103mph during chase

Flat Lick man hits 103mph during chase

nolangroupmedia.com — A Knox County man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a dangerous pursuit. Trooper Kelley Farris conducted a traffic stop on William Allen, 41, around 3:30 p.m. due to the motorist crossing the road's center line and weaving in-and-out of traffic.
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Powell receives medical furlough

Powell receives medical furlough

nolangroupmedia.com — A Knox County man accused of murder has been granted a medical furlough due to on-going health concerns. Glenn Powell, 73, Had been lodged in the Knox County Detention Center since October 9, 2018. He is accused of killing Glenn Edwards, 57, in September of that year.
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From Knox County to the Capitol

From Knox County to the Capitol

nolangroupmedia.com — A Knox Central alum has landed in Washington full time after graduating with a 4.0 GPA and completing high-profile internships. Addison Osborne graduated from Knox Central in 2017 before moving on to Union University in Jackson, Tenn. She stayed busy at KCHS, playing softball and cheerleading, competing in Science Olympiad, and joining the Beta Club.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT DAMAGED, TRUCK TOTALED IN BLAZE

FIRE DEPARTMENT DAMAGED, TRUCK TOTALED IN BLAZE

nolangroupmedia.com — Around 11:30 a.m. Monday, a fire truck inside the Stinking Creek Volunteer Fire Department caught fire. The blaze was discovered when Chief Charles Freeland and another department member arrived and were hit by smoke after opening the door. Freeland stated that an engine, a 1993 model, was burning inside the cab.
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TOP STORIES OF 2020

TOP STORIES OF 2020

nolangroupmedia.com — As 2020 comes to an end, The Mountain Advocate staff took a look back at the many leading stories throughout the year. Those "top stories" have been compiled in order by month. January New Detention Center dedicated "My husband's vision was to have this new facility," said Knox County Jailer Mary Hammons.
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Suspect seeks trial in murder case

Suspect seeks trial in murder case

nolangroupmedia.com — Glenn Powell, 73, is accused of murdering Glenn Edwards, 57, on September 19, 2018. Powell was found competent to stand trial by the Knox Circuit Court on May 21, 2019, despite a psychiatrist finding him incompetent following a court ordered psychiatric evaluation.
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OPERATION WINTER FROST :20+ ARRESTED IN METH ROUNDUP, MORE EXPECTED

OPERATION WINTER FROST :20+ ARRESTED IN METH ROUNDUP, MORE EXPECTED

nolangroupmedia.com — On Friday, December 11 the Knox County Sheriff's Department with assistance from the Barbourville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency executed warrants on a number of individuals involved in drug trafficking. The operation was the culmination of a month's long investigation between the Sheriff's Office and the DEA.
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Exclusive images from "Operation Winter Frost"

Exclusive images from "Operation Winter Frost"

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Local restaurants cope with loss of in-person dining

Local restaurants cope with loss of in-person dining

nolangroupmedia.com — A number of Knox County eateries have once again shut their doors to in-person dini ng following the Govern or's recent pandemic mandate. The current order would restrict in-person dining for three weeks. "It's unfair. I would fight it with the community's support," said Ed Frazier, owner of Grateful Ed's BBQ.
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Merida makes fraud claims during recanvass: "I guess the grudge continues on"

Merida makes fraud claims during recanvass: "I guess the grudge continues on"

nolangroupmedia.com — After losing the election by just 20 votes, incumbent Knox County Schools District 3 board member Charles Merida filed for a recanvass with County Clerk Mike Corey's office. Merida received 531 votes to challenger Jim Miles' 551 votes. In a letter Corey received from Merida on Tuesday morning, Merida cited the "razor thin margin of votes" and mentioned "possibility of fraud."
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Knox County veteran Jack Sellards shares his experience during Korean War

Knox County veteran Jack Sellards shares his experience during Korean War

nolangroupmedia.com — Knox County has a rich history of military involvement. One local veteran took the time to share stories of his time as a United States Marine during the Korean War. Jack Sellards doesn't want to be known as a hero. "The real heroes are under the ground beneath white crosses," he says.
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