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Teachers planning for new school year in Putnam County
SUMMARY: Teachers in Putnam County are preparing for the new school year as students return Monday. At Cookeville High School, a Spanish teacher focuses not just on language skills but on helping students connect, be curious, and support others. Another teacher views her classroom as a place to teach responsibility, respect, and resilience. Both educators emphasize the importance of life skills, emotional well-being, and seeing students grow into thoughtful adults. They find fulfillment in hearing from former students who succeed in college and careers. Success, they say, goes beyond test scores to the development of the whole person.
Teachers planning for new school year in Putnam County
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Man charged with 11 counts of attempted murder after authorities find explosive devices in East TN home
SUMMARY: A 54-year-old man, Kevin Wade O’Neal, faces over 25 charges, including attempted murder, after attempting to detonate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in an East Tennessee home during his arrest. Authorities went to O’Neal’s Old Fort residence on August 1 to apprehend him for threatening public officials and law enforcement. Upon contact, officers found smoldering IEDs and evacuated the home. Bomb squads and ATF agents later found 14 IEDs on the premises. None detonated, and no injuries occurred. O’Neal faces 11 counts of attempted first-degree murder, 14 counts of prohibited weapons, and one count of possessing explosive components. He remains in Polk County Jail.
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Who is Austin Drummond? Records show Vice Lords tie
SUMMARY: Austin Robert Drummond, 28, is wanted for the murders of four family members found in Lake County, Tennessee. Drummond, with a long criminal history including robbery, threats, and gang affiliation (Vice Lords), was out on bond for charges including attempted murder and contraband in prison. His victims include James M. Wilson (21), Adrianna Williams (20), Cortney Rose (38), and Braydon Williams (15). An infant related to the victims was found safe. Drummond’s vehicles were located in Jackson and Dyer County. He allegedly dated a relative of the victims and faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping.
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Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025
SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025, highlights the vibrant fishing activity across Tennessee’s rivers and lakes. Fishermen, young and old, have shared their exciting catches, including first fish experiences like Whalen James Bray’s Spiderman pole catch, Reagan and Harper Matlock’s rainbow trout outing on the Elk River, and Lorenza Alvarez’s bluegill catch at Old Hickory Lake. Other notable catches include large mouth bass at various ponds, a 28.6-pound channel catfish at Chickamauga Dam, and family fishing adventures around the state. Many also venture to Florida’s Gulf Coast for red snapper. Viewers are encouraged to send photos of their catches to WKRN.
Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025
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