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The Clinton High School football program will host its annual Youth Football Camp beginning Monday June 19th, with registration from 5 to 6 pm at the football practice field behind the school. The camp is open to rising second through eighth graders and costs $40. There will be instruction plus …

Clinton High School is compiling a comprehensive alumni list for all classes from 1950 thru present day with the goal of networking as many graduates as possible. This list will only be used by CHS, for the purpose of sending out newsletters periodically to make CHS alumni aware of news and …

(Tennessee Smokies)  Jason Vosler’s 11th home run of the season in the bottom of the first inning was all the Smokies needed in a 4-1 win over the Lookouts on Thirsty Thursday at Smokies Stadium. With the win, Tennessee is just three wins away from clinching the first half title …

(Staff writer Kayla Baker)  This weekend is another big one for NASCAR as we approach the mid-point of the season with playoff spots in the view. We will be busy with a tripleheader weekend that kicks off on Saturday with a double dip on WYSH and WQLA, and wraps up …

What Freddy Fagan is to Clinton High School is what 54-year-old Edward Woods has been for decades to Campbell County High School, namely each squad’s biggest fan on and off the field. The Campbell County community is mourning Woods’ loss today after he was found unresponsive in his home Wednesday …

(Tennessee Smokies) The Smokies couldn’t find the big hit on Wednesday night, losing to the Lookouts 8-1. Tennessee mustered seven hits in the series opener while Chattanooga tallied 14 base knocks. Tennessee turned to Trevor Clifton on the mound with the Smokies needing to win four-of-five from the Lookouts in …

Anderson County High School baseball coach and assistant principal Ben Downs has announced his resignation. Downs, who has spent the last 10 years guiding the Mavericks’ baseball team has accepted an administrative role in the Alcoa city school system. We wish Ben nothing but the best of luck and good …

Former University of Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett, the Vols’ all-time leader in quarterback sacks, is scheduled to be part of the grand opening of the Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Oak Ridge. Barnett was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the NFL draft in April. He is scheduled …

(Tennessee Smokies) The Tennessee Smokies have partnered with the MoonPie General Store and The Original Book Warehouse in Pigeon Forge to help celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the popular East Tennessee treat. The first 1,000 fans through the gates on Thursday, June 15 will receive a free MoonPie. “MoonPie General Store …

(Tennessee Smokies) A series that started so promising, ended even more unpleasantly after Tennessee’s 8-7 loss against Jackson Tuesday night. After Jackson had taken the early 2-0 lead, Tennessee countered with three runs of their own in the third inning on a bases clearing RBI double by Jason Vosler. Rudy …