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: The House of Representatives and the Senate will resume work this week.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decision of the top court here.
State headlines
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to any region of Tennessee with 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
On My Block Community grants coming: Starting September 8, 2025, Knoxville city residents are invited to apply for funding to support their community events through the new On My Block Community Investment program. Applications and additional information are posted at KnoxvilleTN.gov/OnMyBlock. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 9, 2026.
Council member Gwen McKenzie to ask for a second 2-week delay in the vote. At the Tuesday, September 2, city council meeting, Gwen McKenzie will make a motion to delay the decision on selling Chilhowee Park property to Emerald Youth. The agenda for this meeting can be found here: KnoxvilleTN.gov/agenda.
From Country to Courts – August 27. In this latest episode, Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond speaks with Judge Chuck Cerny about the county’s Recovery Court, also known as Drug Court. Judge Cerny shares how the program works, who qualifies and the rigorous steps participants take to break free from addiction and the criminal justice system. From weekly court appearances and drug screenings to community service and life-changing graduations, this conversation offers an inside look at a program designed to restore lives and strengthen the community. From Country to Courts.
Weather: Beautiful Labor Day According to the National Weather Service, today has a low chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2, with a low tonight of 62.
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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