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The FYI… on the Newport Gas Crisis

The FYI… on the Newport Gas Crisis

What happened? Governor Gina Raimondo declared a State of Emergency after National Grid shut off service to about 7,000 customers in the Newport and Middletown areas out of an “abundance of caution” when a supplier’s faulty valve caused pressure to lower to potentially dangerous levels. The issue happened the same day temperatures were in the…MORE

5 Great Cinco de Mayo spots in Rhode Island

5 Great Cinco de Mayo spots in Rhode Island

This weekend isn’t just any weekend – Saturday is Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May in case you didn’t know) is a celebration of the Mexican’s Army victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War. So what does this have to do with Americans? Well, we love to celebrate this victory as well with authentic Mexican food and fabulous margaritas.….here are the best Cinco de Mayo celebrations happening in RI this Cinco de Mayo!MORE

Memorable videos of Pat Summitt

Memorable videos of Pat Summitt

Here are some of the memorable videos of Pat Summitt throughout her career and life including a championship game win in its entirety.  MORE

Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon

Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…MORE

Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt

Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…MORE

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

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