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Ole Miss football player killed in Tennessee shooting, four others injured

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www.wkrn.com – David Royer – 2025-07-20 14:19:00

SUMMARY: Corey Adams, an 18-year-old freshman football player for the University of Mississippi, was fatally shot outside a home in Cordova, Tennessee, late on July 19. The shooting, involving five victims, occurred around 10 p.m. outside a party; Adams died at the scene, while four others were hospitalized with non-critical wounds. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with gunfire and multiple cars fleeing. Authorities continue investigating and seeking suspects. Adams was a top defensive lineman recruit expected to join Ole Miss’s football team. Ole Miss and Adams’ former high school team expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss.

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Oregon jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 behind Ohio St, Penn St, LSU; Illinois, Florida State into top 10

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www.wkrn.com – ERIC OLSON, Associated Press – 2025-09-07 13:19:00

SUMMARY: Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU remain the top three in the AP Top 25 college football poll. Oregon re-enters the top five, while South Florida is ranked for the first time in seven years after notable wins. Georgia slipped to No. 6 following a lackluster win, with Miami moving up. Texas, Notre Dame, Illinois, and Florida State complete the top 10, with Illinois and Florida State reaching the top 10 for the first time this season. Oklahoma rose to No. 13 after beating Michigan. Auburn and Missouri rejoined the rankings. The SEC leads with 11 teams in the Top 25, followed by the Big Ten with six.

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AM Forecast (9/7): Sunny week ahead as temperature returns to seasonal averages

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September 7, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-09-07 07:26:19

SUMMARY: After a rainy Saturday, East Tennessee is clearing up with lingering fog this morning under an advisory until 10 a.m. Temperatures are about 10° cooler than yesterday but will warm into the mid to upper 70s by afternoon. A cold front has passed, bringing dry, pleasant weather and lower humidity for the week ahead. Overnight lows will be cooler, in the 50s, below the average low of 64°. The 7-day forecast shows highs rising from the upper 70s to mid-80s by Thursday and Friday. Next weekend promises sunny, comfortable weather for the Vols’ home game against Georgia.

Temperature trends upward through the week ahead.

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For the locals, their fight against a proposed landfill is more than ‘a local matter’

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September 7, 2025

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wpln.org – Tony Gonzalez – 2025-09-07 04:00:00

SUMMARY: Scott County, Tennessee, and McCreary County, Kentucky residents, led by Lisa Wojcik and Cody Cox, oppose plans for a new landfill on 700 acres between Oneida and Winfield. The landfill, proposed by anonymous investors, includes a rail transfer station for out-of-state waste. Locals formed groups like the Transparent Bridge Initiative and Cumberland Clear to increase transparency, file public records requests, and pursue legal action. Despite limited support from state officials, they continue advocacy efforts, including petitions and community meetings. They argue the existing Volunteer Regional Landfill suffices and seek to protect their environment, emphasizing community power to halt the project.

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