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Seniors can claim college spot via TN Direct Admissions

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (207+ words) The Daily Times The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is urging eligible high school seniors who have not yet claimed their TN Direct Admissions offer to act now Thousands of Tennessee high school seniors have already claimed their college spot…...

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The hardest thing I've ever done:" Maryville teacher recounts survival challenge

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1137+ words) Scotty Hicks (left) competes on the Mr Beast video "I stranded 100 people in the wilderness for $250, 000," seen here in a screen capture of the video. Maryville Junior High School instructor Scotty Hicks shows a shoe he wore during his survival…...

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DENSO awards scholarships in Blount

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (189+ words) DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. , awarded its 2026 scholarships to 10 area high school students. Each student receives a $2, 000 scholarship to the college or university of his or her choice. DENSO began its scholarship program in 1995 as part of its fifth anniversary to…...

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ECCA Middle: Royal Showcase puts spotlight on student talent

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (257+ words) As the school year begins to wind down, there are still plenty of exciting events happening at Eagleton College and Career Academy (ECCA). From performances and celebrations to meetings for future activities, students have many opportunities to get involved. There…...

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MCS: Prom, spring musical in the books for 2026

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (274+ words) Maryville Christian School is quickly approaching finals and capstones in the last quarter, and the past month has been packed with events and activities. Prom 2026 took place towards the middle of April at White Star Station in downtown Maryville. Most…...

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Tracy and Bill Frist to establish Center for Appalachian Wellness and the Outdoors at Maryville College's Alexander Institute

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (416+ words) The proposed Alexander Institute for Conservation Leadership and the Sciences at Maryville College continues to take shape and will now include the Tracy and Bill Frist Center for Appalachian Wellness and the Outdoors. Former U. S. Sen. Dr. William "Bill" Frist and…...

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Public School Strong forum standing room only to hear candidates on education

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (325+ words) The crowd filled the Sharon Lawson Room at the Blount County Public Library on Tuesday night for a candidate forum focused on education hosted by the Blount County chapter of Public School Strong. Blount County School Board candidates (from left)…...

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29th Adult Spelling Bee delivers laughs and competition for a cause

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (732+ words) Adult Education Foundation of Blount County Executive Director Jackie Taylor addresses contestants at the 29th Adult Spelling Bee on Saturday at the Blount County Public Library. Blount County Public Library Director Dustin Go Forth checks his note Saturday during the Adult…...

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Jan Taylor retiring after 26 years with Maryville College

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (324+ words) Jan Taylor, senior lecturer in composition, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year from Maryville College. Taylor has been with MC for 26 years after coming to the college in 2000 as a K-12 tutor in what was then the Learning…...

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Maryville City Schools preps additional swap to Apple devices for fall

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (614+ words) Apple's Mac Book Neo, seen here from a March 4 press release, is pitched as an affordable addition to the company's offerings, with potential discounts for educators. Courtesy of Apple. Maryville Director of Schools Mike Winstead told the city school board…...