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October 11, 2023

National News

Israeli strikes demolish entire Gaza neighborhoods as sealed-off territory faces imminent blackout

Palestinians in the sealed-off Gaza Strip are scrambling to find safety, as Israeli strikes demolish entire neighborhoods, hospitals run low on supplies and a power blackout is expected within hours.

apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-airstrikes-hostages-e4ae51a640a3fc04b23ea9561703f874

Having ousted Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans are hitting trouble trying to nominate a new speaker

Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to try to vote on a nominee. But lawmakers say Wednesday's private ballots to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy could take a while.

apnews.com/article/kevin-mccarthy-ousted-speaker-jordan-scalise-b90b887d079a4b58e35da7b213916457

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AACA to host Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert

The Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) will welcome the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for a concert of holiday favorites as part of the Black Box ON TOUR! series.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert is not new to Athenians. This concert will be held in the auditorium at Athens City Middle School on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

While the Black Box ON TOUR! series begins and ends in the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater, the series will go “on tour” to other theaters in Athens, including the Willson Theater in the Peggy Dow Performance Center at The Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for Black Box ON TOUR! range from $20 to $30. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early.

All AACA programs are supported by premiere sponsors Edward Jones of Athens, Tennessee Valley Authority, Willsonthropic, Inc. and Mintie C. Willson, and Wolfenden Family Pharmacies. Additional support comes from presenting sponsors: Friendly City Festivals and Muddy Waters Two Wine and Spirits. All other sponsors are recognized on AACA’s website.

More information about AACA programs is available at athensartscouncil.org or over the phone at 423-745-8781. Staff is available via phone or in person at The Arts Center. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Arts Center is located at 320 North White Street in Athens.

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