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1. Knoxville mother fights to get TennCare coverage for son after traumatic brain injury (wate.com) — A Knoxville mother is urgently trying to secure TennCare coverage for her adult son, who lives with severe, seizure-causing brain injuries and no health insurance. After repeated denials and appeals, state officials suggest he apply for SSI, which could finally qualify him for TennCare. Her fight highlights how difficult navigating Tennessee's safety-net programs can be for disabled Knoxvillians.
2. Dolly Parton's sister says there's 'no feud within our family' amid court order against nephew (wate.com) — A Knoxville judge has issued a temporary restraining order keeping Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, and his security company away from her estate-management firm, She's Alive, after allegations of threats. From Knoxville, sister Frieda Parton insists there's no family feud and says relatives still love Seaver. Another hearing in the case is scheduled for October 7, keeping local legal attention focused here.
3. Louisville USPS customers will continue to see package delays during sorting equipment upgrades (wave3.com) — USPS is upgrading package-sorting equipment at its Knoxville processing facility, which may mean some continued delays or rerouting of your mail through other regional centers like Nashville. While the work is centered on Louisville, Knoxville residents could still notice unusual tracking scans and slower delivery as operations stabilize ahead of the holiday season.
4. Pain and precaution at Ole Miss after two mysterious student deaths (actionnews5.com) — After two Ole Miss students died in unexplained circumstances, University of Tennessee leaders and Knoxville-based prevention groups are scrambling to prepare for this weekend's big football game against Texas. Fraternities are seeking overdose-prevention guidance, and experts warn about powerful new synthetic drugs that can defeat standard Narcan doses. The tragedy is prompting Knoxville students to rethink party and drug safety.
5. TN Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for Sept. 23, 2026 (knoxnews.com) — Tennessee Lottery players can now check the full set of Sept. 23 winning numbers, from Powerball to Cash 4 and Tennessee Cash. If you're in Knoxville and hold a winning ticket over $599, you can claim prizes up to $199,999 at the Knoxville District Office on Kingston Pike, or follow the mail-in instructions provided.
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