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Also on today's calendar: East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Veterans Cemetery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. AK-47 threat at Little Caesars in Tennessee: customer upset over delayed pizza order (eatscv.com) — A Knoxville man is accused of returning to the Cedar Bluff Road Little Caesars with an assault-style rifle after being told his pizza would take 10 minutes, allegedly threatening staff and trapping at least one worker. Deputies say he fled before officers arrived but was later arrested and now faces aggravated assault and especially aggravated kidnapping charges, with a court appearance set for Monday. The case is prompting fresh concerns about safety for local restaurant workers and customers.
2. This Breathtaking Tennessee Cathedral Looks Like It Belongs In The Heart Of Italy (takingthekids.com) — Knoxville's Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus offers locals an Italian Renaissance–style escape close to home, with its towering dome, marble-filled interior, and elaborate murals. The church on S Northshore Drive welcomes visitors on weekdays, blending active worship with stunning architecture, detailed stonework, and occasional concerts that showcase its impressive acoustics.
3. PHOTOS: Alabama Falls to Georgia in Regular Season Showdown (tuscaloosathread.com) — After a close 20-17 loss to Georgia, Alabama will head to Knoxville next Saturday, Oct. 17, to face the 15th‑ranked Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. The matchup follows Alabama's first regular‑season defeat of 2026 and raises the stakes for the Vols' home showdown. Knoxville fans can expect a high‑energy SEC clash with major conference implications.
4. Christa Pike discharged from hospital, returned to prison after botched execution, attorneys say (foxwilmington.com) — Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, convicted for a 1995 murder in Knoxville, has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison after surviving a botched lethal injection. Her attorneys say she is still recovering from serious complications, while a judge has ordered evidence from the failed execution preserved. The case is fueling renewed scrutiny of Tennessee's execution procedures and a pause on further executions this year.
5. TN Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for Oct. 10, 2026 (tennessean.com subscription) — Tennessee Lottery players can now check the Oct. 10 winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America, Cash 3, Cash 4 and other games, then see if they've scored a prize. Knoxville-area winners over $599 can claim in person at the Cedar Springs Shopping Center district office on Kingston Pike, which redeems prizes up to $199,999 on weekdays.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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