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SEC transfer defender sets visit to Florida State
Tennessee transfer defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins set a visit to Florida State, his agents at A&P Sports Agency told CBS Sports. He will head to Tallahassee on Jan. 2.
Jenkins officially entered the transfer portal Thursday after announcing his plans to do so earlier this week. He spent three years with the Volunteers and appeared in all 13 games this past season before hitting the open market.
Jenkins totaled nine tackles in 2024, including four tackles for loss and a sack. That came after six appearances in 2023 with four total tackles as a sophomore. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and X account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
Jayson Jenkins played high school football at Trenton (N.J.) Notre Dame, where he was. three-star prospect. He was the No. 1,066 overall player and No. 22-ranked player in the state from the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
Florida State is once again active in the transfer market as it looks to rebound from a two-win season in 2024. The Seminoles currently have 10 commits from the portal so far this cycle, headlined by former USC wide receiver Duce Robinson – the No. 6 overall player and No. 5-ranked player in the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings. Robinson spent two years with the Trojans, totaling 747 yards and seven touchdowns during that time.
Another notable addition came at quarterback. Former Boston College is also on his way to Tallahassee, reuniting him with Gus Malzahn. The two were together at UCF in 2022, providing familiarity as Malzahn takes over as Florida State’s offensive coordinator.
Castellanos put together a standout 2023 season at Boston College, totaling 2,248 yards and 15 touchdowns in the air while adding 1,113 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground. This past year, his numbers dropped following a coaching change and injuries. He threw for 1,366 yards along with a career-high 18 touchdowns in eight games.
FSU’s group of portal additions ranks No. 8, according to the On3 Team Transfer Portal Index. It appears Mike Norvell and Co. aren’t quite done yet, though, as they line up more visits.
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East Tennessee schools have started announcing closures – see the list
An ice storm warning was enough for many East Tennessee school districts to announce they will be closed at the start of next week.
East Tennessee is expected to receive a dangerous mixture of snow, ice and sleet over the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing across East Tennessee through Jan. 28, according to the National Weather Service.
Here are schools that have announced closures. This list will be updated.
East Tennessee school closures
- Athens City Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Anderson County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Blount County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26
- Bradley County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Clinton City Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Jefferson County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Lenoir City School District: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Loudon County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- McMinn County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Monroe County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Roane County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Sweetwater City Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Union County Public Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27
Allison Kiehl covers trending and breaking news from Knoxville for the Tennessee Connect Team. Email: allison.kiehl@knoxnews.com
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Save cash. Check Middle Tennessee’s top grocery deals for Jan.22
It’s Grocery deals, a weekly roundup highlighting some of the best deals The Tennessean found at grocery stores in Middle Tennessee.
The Tennessean looked at weekly circulars from more than a dozen stores, including Middle Tennessee staples like Aldi, Dollar General, BJ’s Wholesale Club. Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Publix, Costco, Sam’s Club, Save A Lot and Piggly Wiggly.
In a spreadsheet, we compiled a list of the best deals from each store and narrowed it down to the best 10 of the bunch. We also decided to offer a weekly big deal bonus based on our findings.
Deal of the week
The $4.69 per package Organic Spring Mix from Aldi, the 2 for $5 Best Choice Gold Potatoes from Piggly Wiggly and the $7.99 per lbs Angus Beef Petite Sirloin Steaks from Sprouts all caught our eye this week.
Top 10 deals
- Aldi: $6.99 per lbs Morton of Omaha peppercorn or garlic petite tenders
- Aldi: $3.49 per lbs Cotton Candy grapes
- Piggly Wiggly: 3 for $9 Tony’s Pizzeria Pizza
- Piggly Wiggly: 89¢ StarKist Tuna
- Sprouts: 2 for $6 Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Sausage Links
- Sprouts: $3.99 Organic Frozen Vegetables
- Save A Lot: 99¢ Mantia’s Pasta or Pasta Sauce
- Save A Lot: $2.69 Romaine Hearts ( three per pack)
- Kroger: BOGO Whole Boston Pork Butt
- Kroger: $3.99 Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breast
Now, we realize that most people only have a couple of stores they regularly visit each week.
To make the list more user friendly, we also decided to feature a few of the top deals at some break-out stores on a rotating basis each week. Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.
This week, we’ve chosen to highlight the following stores:
Aldi
- $6.99 per lbs Morton of Omaha peppercorn or garlic petite tenders
- $3.49 per lbs Cotton Candy grapes
- $1.99 per 2 lbs bag of Cosmic Crisp Apples
- $4.69 per package Organic Spring Mix
- $5.79 per lb Fresh Organic Chicken Breast
Piggly Wiggly
- 3 for $9 Tony’s Pizzeria Pizza
- 89¢ StarKist Tuna
- $1.99 per lbs Whole Boston Butt Pork Roast
- 2 for $5 best choice gold potatoes
- 5 for $5 Bush’s Best Chili or Recipe Beans
Sprouts
- 2 for $6 Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Sausage Links
- $3.99 Organic Frozen Vegetables
- $7.99 per lbs Angus Beef Petite Sirloin Steaks
- $8.99 per lbs Wild Caught Mahi Mahi Fillets
- $5.49 Sprouts Organic Preserves
Tennessee
Tennessee CPAs lobby lawmakers
The Tennessee Society of CPAs organized an annual visit to the state capital in Nashville to visit legislators and call on them to make changes in state laws.
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The main demand came in response to last year’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Congress, with state CPAs asking lawmakers to pass a bill known as HB 0477/SB 0032 to align the tax rules for bonus depreciation with those in the OBBBA. The bill is supported by both the TSCPA and the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. The OBBBA restored 100% bonus depreciation for most property acquired and placed in service after Jan. 19, 2025 after it had been temporarily phased out under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
“Due to changes resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Tennessee’s treatment of bonus depreciation is no longer coupled with federal treatment, which creates unnecessary complexity for Tennessee taxpayers,” said TSCPA president and CEO Kara Fitzgerald in a statement. “This legislation would align the state’s bonus depreciation provisions with federal law, allowing Tennessee businesses to focus on growth and investment.”
This marks the fourth year the TSCPA has held its Day on the Hill event in Nashville. Tennessee CPAs also visited lawmakers to thank them for supporting the state’s Less Is More Act, which was signed into law last April and
The attendees met with over 30 lawmakers and officials Wednesday, including Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, Government Operations Committee Chair Justin Lafferty, House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson. In addition, the CPAs met with Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Revenue David Gerregano, and Deputy Director of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Division of Investigations Christy Tennant.
“One of TSCPA’s goals is to be a resource for state lawmakers on business and tax matters, as our members possess a unique combination of financial and analytical skills that can assist with the review of legislation,” Fitzgerald stated. “Day on the Hill is a way for TSCPA members to impact not only the accounting profession in our state but also Tennessee’s business environment as a whole.”
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