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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football opened up its 2026 season against Furman inside Neyland Stadium on Stadium. Before the game, WBIR Sports Journalist and Tennessee media legend Wes Rucker was honored in the press box. Six months after his passing, his seat on press row is now named in his honor. Forever Wes Rucker’s seat. pic.twitter.com/kZZmSd3nqN — Emilie Rae Cochrane (@EmCochranetv) September 5, 2026 The Vols got on the board on their first drive.

Indiana defeats North Texas 52-16. Josh Hoover impresses, but the Hoosiers’ defense struggles. Injury updates and key highlights from week 1. Author: wbir.com Published: 4:18 PM EDT September 5, 2026 Updated: 4:18 PM EDT September 5, 2026

WASHINGTON — Foods Alive Inc. of Angola, Indiana, recalled its 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder due to the potential for Salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The recalled product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and online sellers, including the company’s own website, FoodsAlive.com. Affected packages are 8-ounce stand-up pouches with a freshest-by date of 110127 and the number 02726 printed below the date.

REACTION: Alabama Wins BIG, But There is a LOT to Work On! Author: wbir.com Published: 4:06 PM EDT September 5, 2026 Updated: 4:06 PM EDT September 5, 2026

Miami Hurricanes defeat Stanford 45-6 as young players impress. Alex Donno breaks down standout performances and areas for improvement. Author: wbir.com Published: 3:44 PM EDT September 5, 2026 Updated: 3:44 PM EDT September 5, 2026

WASHINGTON — Stella Parton spoke out against what she called a flood of AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation spreading online in the days since her sister Dolly Parton’s death. The 77-year-old addressed the fakes in an Instagram post Friday in her most extensive public comments since the country music legend died Aug. 25 following a brief battle with cancer at age 80.

Which NL team should the Braves avoid in the postseason? Jake Mastroianni breaks down the Braves' toughest playoff matchups in this mailbag. Author: wbir.com Published: 2:36 PM EDT September 5, 2026 Updated: 2:36 PM EDT September 5, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A little over six months after WBIR lost a dear friend and coworker and the Big Orange family lost the familiar voice and presence of sports journalist Wes Rucker, Tennessee is preparing for its first football season without Rucker's contributions in over 20 years. Still, his family is ensuring that his legacy lives on at Neyland Stadium and beyond. This story continues below. More in People Rucker died on Thursday, Feb. 19, in a car crash on I-40 near Cedar Bluff.

WASHINGTON — A drug manufacturer has issued a recall for three lots of its epinephrine injection multidose vials. American Regent issued the nationwide voluntary recall Thursday, Sept. 3, after it received customer complaints that vials were cracked and leaking, which posed a risk for sterility assurance. Testing of the product also showed the presence of particulate matter, including nylon, cellulosic, acrylic, polyethylene and glass.

Chiefs insiders debate Josh Simmons’ availability, Trey Smith’s comments, and Kansas City’s O-line issues ahead of Week 1. Chiefs news and analysis. Author: wbir.com Published: 1:09 PM EDT September 5, 2026 Updated: 1:09 PM EDT September 5, 2026