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Statement from UT Vice Chancellor and AD Dave Hart on the Passing of Pat Summitt

“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing.  We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…MORE

Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64

Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64

Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…MORE

Texas Records 2nd Most Lightning Claims in U.S.

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) –  Texas residents filed the second most lightning claims in the country, according to State Farm.  The insurance company paid out over $17 million in 2015 to Texas customers who had lightning strike damage.  The average claim was more than $9,500.  Georgia led the nation with the most lightning related insurance claims.  No…MORE

Orlando: How can I help?

Orlando: How can I help?

(OrlandoSentinal) Overwhelmed by people wanting to donate blood to victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, OneBlood asked donors to stop coming Sunday and schedule appointments over the next few days.MORE

A Former Funeral Home Owner Pleads Guilty

A funeral home owner has apologized after abusing several corpses. It’s been nearly two years since the horrific event took place at the Johnson Family Mortuary in East Fort Worth. The Tarrant County courtroom was filled on Friday as Dondre Johnson pleaded guilty to nine cases of corpse abuse. Authorities found several decomposing bodies inside Johnson’s funeral home in July…MORE