Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing Google News as a source, leading to many other media outlets for versions of each daily headline.
World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US .
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR & more sports at Google Sports.
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.
Congress: No committee meetings.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here.
State headlines
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.
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.
Local headlines
Muse Knoxville free 4th Friday: Each 4th Friday, 5-7 p.m., Muse Knoxville in Chilhowee Park is open free to the public. The Muse aims to be a place where everyone can experience the power of play. Connect with the community and make new discoveries in our museum.
Master gardeners September events: The Tennessee Smart Yard Workshop will be held Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the University of Tennessee Gardens. Participants will learn ways to create a sustainable landscape that benefits the environment. Door prizes will include a rain barrel, composter, native plants, bat box and wildflower seeds. Participants may also drop off household pesticides to dispose of. Pesticides must be in original containers.
Market Square Farmers Market Every Saturday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Nourish Knoxville operates four, producer-only farmers markets in Knoxville. Everything sold at these markets is grown/ raised/ produced by the vendor within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Halls Farmers Market: Sponsored by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League every Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Rd., Knoxville, 37938. Offered at the market: local seasonal produce, fresh bakery goodies, local honey, handmade aprons & hand-created crafts, and so much more, including free arts & crafts for the kiddos in the Kidz Korner.
“Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia,” a film screening at the Historic Grove Theater. Dive into the hidden world flowing beneath our feet on Monday, September 29, at 6 p.m. EDT at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. Follow biologists and explorers as they explore these waters, revealing both their fragile beauty and the inspiring efforts underway to protect them. This event is free, but donations are welcome! Please register for your tickets at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/hidden-rivers-of-southern-appalachia-film-tickets-229474
Ijams Nature Center: Ijams offers programs, activities, and events for all ages weekly, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
Weather: Mid 80s with a slight chance of rain According to the National Weather Service, today we have a slight chance of showers in the early afternoon, increasing chances in the late afternoon and evening. Temperature in the high 70s and low 60s.
Knoxville/ Knox County Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
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.
Remember to, fact-check information:
- Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
- FactCheck.org– A non-profit organization that monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by public officials.
- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
See previous article for more tips on how to assess reliability.
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