World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
American Red Cross Month, Women’s History Month, Irish-American Heritage Month: National Month recognitions go through the official government process of passing a law by Congress or issuing a proclamation by the President.
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US .
Congress: 56 meetings this week: Weekly View.
Entertainment: Latest in Movies, Music, TV, Books, Arts, Design, Celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics, and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here
State headlines
Great Smoky Mountains Travel: Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for All: The TN Vacation website links visitors to any region of Tennessee, featuring up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Tennessee Travel Information: As you make travel plans, get information on all travel issues across Tennessee, here.
Local headlines
KCS Community Resources. Whether you’re looking to get involved with school activities, request the use of district facilities, distribute flyers about community programs, submit a facility naming request, or request public records, this page serves as your hub for information and processes. here.
Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, WVLT.
Ijams Nature Center: Ijams offers programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
KUB Construction: Traffic advisories and construction-related impacts are communicated primarily through the online construction map .
Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
Mayor’s Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast with the community. See the podcast here: Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly update for the community. See his updates here: Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Fire.
Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.
Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.
Historic Headlines
On this date, March 24, several notable historic events have occurred. Here are a few.1792 – Benjamin West became the first American artist to be selected president of the Royal Academy of London.
1837 – Canada gave black people the right to vote
1868 – Metropolitan Life Insurance Company was formed.
1883 – The first telephone call between New York and Chicago took place.
1947 – The U.S. Congress proposed the limitation of the presidency to two terms.
1955 – Tennessee Williams’ play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” debuted on Broadway.
1955 – The first oil drill seagoing rig was put into service.
1980 – “Nightline” with Ted Koppel premiered.
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- Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
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- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
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