Deputies fatally shoot woman suspected of domestic violence
March 20, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee sheriff's deputies fatally shot a woman who was a suspect in a domestic violence incident, officials said.
Shelby County deputies stopped a vehicle Saturday afternoon in Bartlett that matched the description of one involved in a domestic call in Fayette County earlier in the day, authorities said.
March Madness: Top seed falls as women’s Sweet 16 gets set
March 20, 2023 GMTMarch Madness is racing toward the Sweet 16! Here is what to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament as teams battle for slots in the regionals:
Toledo seeks 1st Sweet 16 in March Madness against Lady Vols
March 19, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The 12th-seeded Toledo Rockets know they're on the verge of program history — a win away from the first Sweet 16 for the Mid-American Conference Tournament champ.
1st March Madness meeting for Duke, Tennessee in East Region
March 17, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jon Scheyer once considered playing for Rick Barnes at Texas. Scheyer visited the Austin campus and toured the basketball facilities back in 2005 and even had a scholarship offer to join the Longhorns.
Ex-Tennessee lawmaker asks judge to withdraw guilty plea
March 17, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee state senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, arguing that he initially did so with “unsure heart and confused mind.”
Librarian fired for ‘unkind pushback’ at conservative event
March 17, 2023 GMTHENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A library director in Tennessee has been fired after the actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron accused him of “unkind pushback” to visiting celebrities during a conservative event last month, officials said.
Tennessee holds off Louisiana-Lafayette 58-55 in NCAA opener
March 17, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — When shots stopped falling and an 18-point lead nearly slipped away, Tennessee did the one thing it does best: clamp down on defense.
Tyreke Key scored 12 points, Jahmai Mashack added 11 and the fourth-seeded Volunteers withstood a late scare to hold off Louisiana-Lafayette 58-55 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night.
TTU women get 8th straight win, beat Monmouth in First Four
March 17, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Maaliya Owens and Jada Guinn each scored 18 points and Tennessee Tech won its eighth straight game with a 79-69 victory over Monmouth on Thursday night in the First Four.
Dozens of workers reject union at big Nissan Tennessee plant
March 16, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Several dozen workers among thousands at a Nissan factory in Tennessee voted not to unionize Thursday, another loss in tough territory for organized labor at a foreign-owned auto assembly plant in the traditionally anti-union South.
Tennessee eyes 18+ gun-carry age with court or Capitol deal
March 16, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two years after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee led the charge to allow residents 21 and older to carry handguns in public without a permit, younger adults could soon have the same privilege, with or without the governor's signoff.
Analysis: Chalk rules in women’s March Madness bracket picks
March 16, 2023 GMTThe women’s NCAA Tournament field is set and now the fun begins with 68 teams vying for the national championship and cutting down the nets in Dallas.
Tennessee GOP advance new narrow abortion exemption bill
March 15, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday took another swing at adding a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States.
Arkansas lawmakers send Gov. Sanders school bathroom bill
March 15, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Transgender people at Arkansas public schools would not be able to use restrooms that correspond with their gender identity under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday.
Police: Officer fatally shoot armed man who pointed gun
March 14, 2023 GMTJACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee police responding to a report of shots fired at a residence in Jackson fatally shot an armed man who pointed a gun at officers, authorities said.
Officers with the Jackson Police Department found Glennard Herndon, 31, in the backyard of the home with a firearm on Sunday night, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement.
Tennessee Senate OKs push to define ‘sex’; may risk funding
March 13, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Transgender people in Tennessee would be prevented from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates under legislation approved by Republican senators Monday.
The legislation, which still must clear the House chamber, would define male and female in state law and base people’s legal gender identities on their anatomy at birth.
Nashville sues over Tennessee law halving metro council size
March 13, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials on Monday sued over a new Tennessee law that will cut the Democratic-leaning city's metro council in half, a move that follows the council’s rejection of efforts to host the 2024 Republican National Convention in Music City.
GOP leader ‘pausing’ social media after liking LGBTQ posts
March 13, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announced Monday that he is “pausing” all social media activity after revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities.
GOP-led Kentucky Senate passes bill to limit drag shows
March 10, 2023 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kentucky advanced a bill Friday to put limits on drag shows, capping a free-wielding Senate debate as supporters touted it as a child-protection measure and opponents called it an unconstitutional attack aimed at LGBTQ groups.
GOP leader’s LGBTQ social media activity called hypocrisy
March 10, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican lieutenant governor has apologized after revelations that he interacted on social media to nearly nude photos of a young gay model as well as other posts by the man and other LGBTQ personalities, even as the lawmaker has led a Senate that has passed bills targeting the LGBTQ community.
James, No. 17 Tennessee top Mississippi in SEC quarters
March 10, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josiah-Jordan James had game-highs of 20 points and seven rebounds, leading No. 17 Tennessee past Mississippi 70-55 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.
Tennessee governor OKs bill to cut Nashville council in half
March 9, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers and Tennessee's governor signed off Thursday on cutting Democratic-leaning Nashville's metro council in half, a move that follows the council's rejection of efforts to host the 2024 Republican National Convention in Music City.
Lawmakers confirm Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee high court
March 9, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday confirmed Dwight Tarwater to serve on the state’s highest court starting this summer.
Tarwater will replace outgoing Justice Sharon Lee upon her retirement on Aug.
Florida lab to test 550 Tennessee rape kits with $1.5M grant
March 6, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is outsourcing the testing of at least 550 rape kits to a private Florida lab through a $1.5 million federal grant, the state's lead investigative agency announced Monday in a move aimed at reducing processing times that have drawn scrutiny.
Death row inmate who acted as own attorney seeks new trial
March 5, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man on death row who was forced to act as his own lawyer is seeking a new trial, claiming multiple violations of his constitutional rights.
Howard Willis was sentenced to death in 2010 for the murders of teenage newlyweds, 17-year-old Adam Chrismer and 16-year-old Samantha Leming Chrismer, both of Chickamauga, Georgia.
Harris, Russell help SEMO beat Tennessee Tech in OT, win OVC
March 5, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Chris Harris scored 26 points, Phillip Russell added 21 — including the game's last seven points — and No. 5 seed Southeast Missouri State beat Tennessee Tech 89-82 in overtime Saturday night to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee women reach SEC final, rally past No. 4 LSU 69-67
March 5, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee coach Kellie Harper called time out with her team down 27-10 and on the verge of getting run out of the building by No. 4 LSU.
“I didn't yell. I asked, 'Let's talk about where we're at right now,'” Harper told her struggling players.
Tenn Tech women top Little Rock 54-46 for 11th NCAA berth
March 4, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Kiera Hill had 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for her first double-double of the season to lead Tennessee Tech to its 11th NCAA Tournament and first since 2000 with a 54-46 win over top-seeded Little Rock in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday.
Auburn boosts tournament hopes, wins 79-70 over No. 12 Vols
March 4, 2023 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers finished with a second-half flourish and a better feeling about their NCAA Tournament prospects.
Wendell Green Jr. scored 24 points and the Tigers closed the regular season with a 79-70 victory over No.
Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South
March 4, 2023 GMTTrucker Tim Chelette has been making the same twice-daily drive for 16 years hauling empty whiskey barrels from Louisville, Kentucky, to the Jack Daniels distillery in Tennessee, yet his workday keeps getting longer due to time lost in Nashville traffic.
Tennessee Tech beats UT Martin 78-63 to reach OVC finals
March 4, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jaylen Sebree had 28 points in Tennessee Tech's 78-63 win over UT Martin the Ohio Valley Conference semifinals on Friday.
Tennessee Tech, the No. 2 seed in the tournament, will face fifth-seeded Southeast Missouri State in Saturday's championship game.
Jackson’s 34 points spark Tennessee past Kentucky, 80-71
March 4, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Rickea Jackson set a single-game Southeastern Conference tournament record with a season-high 34 points as Tennessee held off Kentucky 80-71 in a quarterfinal round game Friday night.
SE Missouri St beats top-seed Morehead St 65-58 in OVC semis
March 4, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Chris Harris scored 15 points to spark Southeast Missouri State's 65-58 upset win over top-seeded Morehead State in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament on Friday night.
Fired Memphis EMT says police impeded Tyre Nichols’ care
March 3, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technician told a Tennessee board Friday that officers “impeded patient care” by refusing to remove Tyre Nichols ' handcuffs, which would have allowed EMTs to check his vital signs after he was brutally beaten by police.
Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome
March 3, 2023 GMTBRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. Some responded with a hug. A few grimaced as they squeezed past.
SE Missouri St beats Tennessee St 91-83 n OVC quarterfinals
March 3, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Chris Harris had 29 points in Southeast Missouri State's 91-83 win over Tennessee State on Thursday night in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals.
As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?
March 2, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “If I hadn’t been a girl, I’d have been a drag queen.”
Dolly Parton has uttered those words famously and often. But if she really were a drag queen, one of Tennessee’s most famous daughters would likely be out of a job under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov.
Tennessee GOP lawmaker apologizes over ‘hanging’ comment
March 2, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Republican lawmaker on Thursday apologized after asking earlier this week if “hanging by a tree” could be added to the state's execution methods, a comment that has shocked Black lawmakers who point to the state's dark history of lynching.
Documents detail EMTs’ failure to aid Tyre Nichols
March 2, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technicians who were fired and had their licenses suspended for failing to give aid to Tyre Nichols for 19 minutes while he struggled with injuries from being brutally beaten by police, did not check his vital signs or perform other basic medical examinations, documents released Thursday showed.
Bill limiting drag shows sparks chants of ‘shame’ from foes
March 2, 2023 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill aimed at putting limits on drag shows in Kentucky, sparking chants of “shame” from opponents who decried the measure as discriminatory and said it would stifle First Amendment rights.
SE Missouri St tops Lindenwood in OVC tourney opener
March 2, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Phillip Russell had 19 points in Southeast Missouri State's 84-65 win against Lindenwood on Wednesday night in a first-round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.
Researcher begins 100-day stay at Florida underwater hotel
March 2, 2023 GMTKEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) — An underwater researcher submerged Wednesday to begin a 100-day mission in the Florida Keys, attempting to set a record for underwater human habitation at ambient pressure, as well as educating students and conducting medical and marine science research.
Panthers weighing options as quarterback hunt continues
March 1, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have made no secret about their plans to address their unstable quarterback situation again this offseason.
Team officials have already met with free agent quarterback Derek Carr and six draft eligible QBs — Alabama’s Bryce Young, Kentucky’s Will Levis, Ohio State’s C.J.
Tennessee pushes to define ‘sex,’ could risk federal funding
March 1, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would prevent transgender people from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates, a move that officials warn could cost the state millions in federal funding.
Tennessee PG Zakai Zeigler suffers season-ending knee injury
March 1, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee p oint guard Zakai Zeigle r will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
No. 12 Tennessee beats Arkansas 75-57, soph G Zeigler hurt
March 1, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night.
Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference) may have sustained a significant loss.
Tennessee officers’ conduct probed in woman’s death
February 28, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four Tennessee police officers are being investigated for their treatment of a woman whose pleas for help they repeatedly ignored as they accused her of faking illness after she was discharged from a hospital.
Mississippi enacts ban on gender-affirming care for minors
February 28, 2023 GMTJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Tuesday to ban gender-affirming hormones or surgery in the state for anyone younger than 18, part of a broad effort in conservative states to restrict transgender athletes, gender-affirming care and drag shows.
Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces
February 28, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women's clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.
NCAA imposes show-cause penalties on 4 ex-Tennessee staffers
February 28, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four former Tennessee football staffers have received multiyear show-cause penalties for their roles in recruiting violations under agreements with the NCAA.
Tennessee GOP congressman was ‘mistaken’ on college degree
February 28, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles says he was “mistaken” when he said he graduated with an international relations degree after a local news outlet raised questions over whether the Republican had embellished his education.
4 dead, 1 critical in house fire caused by space heater
February 28, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Four people died and one person was injured early Tuesday in a house fire in Memphis, authorities said.
Firefighters responded to the one-story home around 2 a.m., Memphis Fire Department spokeswoman Qwanesha Ward said in a news release.
Lawmakers: Tennessee AG has legal concerns over abortion ban
February 27, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lawmakers say Tennessee's top legal chief has voiced concerns about the legality of the state's abortion law, adding an extra layer of urgency among some Republicans to insert exemptions into one of the strictest bans in the country.
Vols end Vitello’s suspension; transfer shortstop eligible
February 27, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Tony Vitello will be in the dugout for Tennessee's home game against Charleston Southern on Tuesday after serving a three-game suspension, and transfer shortstop Maui Ahuna has had his eligibility reinstated, the school announced.
Chargers promote Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator
February 27, 2023 GMTThe Los Angeles Chargers have promoted Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator.
Ansley was the secondary coach on Brandon Staley's staff the past two seasons. He takes over for Renaldo Hill, who left to join Miami's staff as pass-game coordinator.
James leads No. 11 Tennessee past South Carolina 85-45
February 26, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josiah-Jordan James came back from missing four games with an injury to score 18 points to lead No. 11 Tennessee to an 85-45 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night.
James, who suffered an ankle injury against Vanderbilt on Feb.
Lakes’ 25 lead Southern Indiana past Tennessee State 93-81
February 26, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trevor Lakes' 25 points helped Southern Indiana defeat Tennessee State 93-81 on Saturday night.
Lakes also contributed six rebounds for the Screaming Eagles (16-15, 9-9 Ohio Valley Conference).
Harvey scores 17 as Tennessee Tech downs Eastern Illinois
February 26, 2023 GMTCHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Jayvis Harvey's 17 points helped Tennessee Tech defeat Eastern Illinois 75-66 on Saturday night.
Harvey was 7 of 14 shooting, including 2 for 7 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Golden Eagles (15-16, 11-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Swope and Southern Indiana host Tennessee State
February 25, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-15, 8-9 OVC) at Tennessee State Tigers (18-12, 10-7 OVC)
Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tennessee State -4; over/under is 155.5
Zia Cooke, unbeaten No. 1 South Carolina women top Tennessee
February 24, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 19 points and Kierra Fletcher had 15 as No. 1 South Carolina spoiled Tennessee's pack-the-paint strategy in a 73-60 victory Thursday night.
The Gamecocks (28-0, 15-0 Southeastern Conference) clinched at least a tie for the regular-season conference title.
Southern Indiana visits Tennessee State following Swope’s 26-point game
February 24, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-15, 8-9 OVC) at Tennessee State Tigers (18-12, 10-7 OVC)
Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana takes on the Tennessee State Tigers after Isaiah Swope scored 26 points in Southern Indiana's 82-79 loss to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Tennessee State earns 88-82 victory against UT Martin
February 24, 2023 GMTMARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Zion Griffin scored 19 points as Tennessee State beat UT Martin 88-82 on Thursday night.
Griffin shot 7 for 11 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 1 of 4 from the free throw line for the Tigers (18-12, 10-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Harvey has 19, Tennessee Tech defeats Southern Indiana 82-79
February 24, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jayvis Harvey had 19 points in Tennessee Tech's 82-79 victory against Southern Indiana on Thursday night.
Harvey added six rebounds for the Golden Eagles (14-16, 10-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor’s desk
February 23, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Transgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has voiced support for the bill.
Swope and Southern Indiana host Tennessee Tech
February 23, 2023 GMTTennessee Tech Golden Eagles (13-16, 9-7 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-14, 8-8 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Southern Indiana -5.5; over/under is 147.5
Fire at Y-12 contained; no injuries, contaminations reported
February 22, 2023 GMTOAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — A fire that broke out Wednesday at the Y-12 National Security Complex in a building where uranium is processed has been contained, officials said.
The fire at the facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was reported shortly after 9 a.m.
Sebree leads Tennessee Tech against Southern Indiana after 25-point showing
February 22, 2023 GMTTennessee Tech Golden Eagles (13-16, 9-7 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-14, 8-8 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee Tech visits the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles after Jaylen Sebree scored 25 points in Tennessee Tech's 100-91 loss to the UT Martin Skyhawks.
Taylor has 25 as No. 25 A&M downs No. 11 Tennessee 68-63
February 22, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Early in Tuesday night’s game, someone on Tennessee’s bench reminded Texas A&M’s Wade Taylor IV of what happened the last time these teams met last season in the Southeastern Conference tournament title game.
Accused Mississippi mass shooter charged with capital murder
February 22, 2023 GMTJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities have announced an additional charge against the man who they say went on a deadly shooting rampage last week, killing six people that included his ex-wife and stepfather in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi.
Graphic videos show inmate’s pain as officers strap him down
February 21, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Graphic videos filed in a Tennessee court on Tuesday show a death row inmate who has just returned from the hospital repeatedly telling officers that he is in pain as they strap him so tightly to a bed that his arms turn purple.
Harris leads SE Missouri State over Southern Indiana 85-80
February 19, 2023 GMTCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Chris Harris scored 20 points to help Southeast Missouri State fend off Southern Indiana 85-80 on Saturday.
Harris made 11 of 13 shots from the free-throw line for the Redhawks (15-14, 10-6 Ohio Valley Conference).
Clay scores 40, Tennessee St. downs SIU Edwardsville 100-85
February 19, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jr. Clay scored a career-high 40 points for Tennessee State in a 100-85 victory over SIU Edwardsville on Saturday night.
Clay added eight rebounds for the Tigers (17-12, 9-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Sheriff: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in Mississippi
February 19, 2023 GMTARKABUTLA, Miss. (AP) — A lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather Friday at multiple locations in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi, the sheriff said, leaving investigators searching for clues to what motivated the rampage.
Stewart, Simon lead UT Martin over Tennessee Tech 100-91
February 19, 2023 GMTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Parker Stewart scored 32 points and K.J. Simon added a double-double to lead UT Martin to a 100-91 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday.
Stewart added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (18-11, 10-6 Ohio Valley Conference).
Kentucky takes big lead, downs No. 10 Tennessee 66-54
February 18, 2023 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Cason Wallace and Oscar Tshiebwe each scored 16 points and Kentucky rushed to a big lead and beat No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 on Saturday.
The Volunteers (20-7, 9-5 SEC) trailed by 20 points at halftime and lost in their first game since toppling No.
Sears scores 30 as UT Martin beats SIU-Edwardsville 90-84
February 17, 2023 GMTMARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Sears' 30 points led UT Martin over SIU-Edwardsville 90-84 on Thursday night.
Sears added eight rebounds for the Skyhawks (17-11, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Parker Stewart scored 18 points while shooting 5 for 13 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds.
Gross has 19, Morehead State defeats Tennessee State 74-64
February 17, 2023 GMTMOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Alex Gross had 19 points in Morehead State's 74-64 victory over Tennessee State on Thursday night.
Gross added 13 rebounds and five blocks for the Eagles (18-10, 11-4 Ohio Valley Conference).
Thompson scores 28 as Tennessee Tech downs Lindenwood 77-68
February 17, 2023 GMTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brett Thompson scored 28 points as Tennessee Tech beat Lindenwood 77-68 on Thursday night.
Thompson added six assists for the Golden Eagles (13-15, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference).
New board in place, US utility turns to clean energy study
February 16, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Under a new board majority picked by President Joe Biden, the nation's largest public utility on Thursday reacted to a drumbeat of concerns about not meeting the Biden administration's own power sector climate change goals by announcing a new study of clean energy adoption opportunities throughout the region's economy.