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Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-10-29 07:28:52

SUMMARY: Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been released from prison after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bannon, 70, was found guilty of two counts for refusing to testify before the January 6th House committee and for not providing documents pertinent to Trump’s efforts to contest the 2020 election results. He left a federal correction facility in Connecticut this morning and is scheduled to hold a news conference later today in Manhattan.

Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving a four-month sentence.

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Teachers planning for new school year in Putnam County

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-08-03 07:03:43

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.

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Man charged with 11 counts of attempted murder after authorities find explosive devices in East TN home

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August 2, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Colleen Guerry – 2025-08-02 20:51:00

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

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August 2, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-02 15:33:00

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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