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4-year-old Texas boy survives rare form of cancer

4-year-old Texas boy survives rare form of cancer

4-year-old Texas boy survives rare form of cancer

Before heading home to San Antonio, this little fighter had one last piece of unfinished business. He rang his survivor bell.

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Todd and Russell get ready to run with Knoxville Covenant Health

Two or three times a week they work on their upper body and core strength

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This easy Key Lime pie has only 5 ingredients!

You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to get a tart-but-sweet treat like Key Lime Pie.

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Remembering former WBIR employee Bobby Dickey

WBIR is mourning the loss of a true original: Bobby Dickey, who worked with us from 1971-2017. Bobby always had a laugh and story to share with us. He will be missed. March 18, 2019-4pm.

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Dolly Dishes about a super busy year coming up

Sevier County Native Dolly Parton doesn't have time to slow down. She's busy with Dollywood, plans for a second resort, a deal with Netflix and an honor by the Grand Ole opry in the fall. Dollywood is now open for the season, visit dollywood.com. March 18, 2019-4pm

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Navy Veteran ready to run the half during the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon

Connie Wilson is a Military Veteran who is training as part of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon team. She and her team have been training for months for the big race on March 31, 2019. Learn More at covenanthealth.com/marathonteam. March 18, 2019-4pm

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Cat show coming to Knoxville this weekend

Tennessee Valley Cat Fanciers, Inc. 42nd annual cat show March 23 & 24 Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. For tickets visit tennesseevalleycatfanciersinc.com. March 18, 2019-4pm

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This easy Key Lime Pie recipe is a tart-but-sweet treat

Tee Dedrick makes good use of 5 ingredients to make an easy key lime pie. For more on Tee's catering visit specialteecookies.com. March 18, 2019-4pm

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Santas from all over the world go tubing at Ober Gatlinburg

Santa Family Fun Day brings in Professional Santas in for a day of tubing. March 18, 2019-4pm.

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Oak Ridge opens new Oak Ridge History Museum on March 23

"Experiencing America's Secret City at a Critical Moment in History" at The Oak Ridge History Museum, 102 Robertsville Road. Grand opening is March 23 and admission will be free all day. March 18, 2019-4pm

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Locals cheer on Knoxville's Ott DeFoe at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

"It's not quite like a Tennessee football game because you have to be quiet," said one fan. "But we're rooting him on from a distance."

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Walt Disney World launches mermaid school

The human world...it's a mess. So, become a part of Ariel's world in Mermaid School at the Orlando theme park.

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10Trips: Ready to take a Tennessee day trip?

East Tennessee is filled with fantastic towns you can get to and explore all in one day. We spent a month traveling around to see how to make the most of 24-hours in five different places.

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Reserved seats honor George H.W. and Barbara Bush at RodeoHouston

For decades the President and First Lady attended Houston’s rodeo, sometimes even sitting in the opening parade.

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Bassmater Classic opens in Knoxville

The Bassmaster Classic runs through March 17, 2019 in Knoxville. Fans can cheer on the anglers and visit a fishing expo at the Knoxville Convention Center. Learn more at visitknoxville.com. March 15, 2019-4pm

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Dollywood set to open Wildwood Grove on May 10

Dollywood's expansion, Wildwood Grove, is set to open May 10. For more on the Wildwood Grove siti dollywood.com. March 15, 2019-4pm

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