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Tee Higgins will play basketball this year

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Pictured above from left are Oak Ridge senior basketball players Tee Higgins, Tajion Jones, Anthony Gibson, Tyshawn Young, and E.J. Bush. (Photo by Oak Ridge High School boys basketball)

 

Oak Ridge senior Tee Higgins will play basketball this year, his senior year.

Higgins, a Class AAA Mr. Basketball finalist last season, confirmed his decision on Friday.

“The band is officially back together for one last tour,” the Oak Ridge Wildcats basketball team posted on Twitter, sharing a picture of Higgins with seniors Tajion Jones, Anthony Gibson, Tyshawn Young, and E.J. Bush.

Higgins had earlier planned to not play basketball in order focus on football. He’s a wide receiver who has committed to Clemson. He’s a Mr. Football finalist again this year.

The 6-foot-5, 190-pound senior has been one of the most dynamic players for the Wildcats on the basketball court and, for fans, one of the funnest players to watch. Higgins played as a freshman on the 2014 runner-up team in the state championship game, and since then, he’s been a key part of the team and a regular starter and a top scorer. He had picked up basketball scholarship offers from Tennessee, Louisville, Auburn, and others. Earlier this year, he said he was no longer considering playing basketball in college, although he had considered playing both sports. [Read more…]

Cat of the Day on Friday: Ringo

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Pet of the Day: Ringo

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The Cat of the Day for Friday was Ringo. This poor baby had a really rough life up until now, and the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is hoping someone is willing to step up for him and give him the love he deserves. He is very shy and will need a patient home and loving owner to coax him out of his shell and teach him how to love and trust again.

On Friday, Ringo half-price since he is black. We know there is someone out there for this special boy, and we hope that they come out to adopt him today. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Gwen

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Pet of the Day: Gwen

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How about a boy kitten named Gwen? Yes, we messed up at first, but he is a big sweet boy.

Gwen is FIV/FeLv negative, has been neutered and will be available shortly for adoption. Gwen is six months old and full of fun.

Call the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter to see this sweet boy who is currently in foster care. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Raquel

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Pet of the Day: Raquel

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They named me Raquel, because I am absolutely the most beautiful Sharpei mix you’ve ever seen! I’m incredibly personable, and I have a lot of energy! I’m obviously a people person, because I go nuts for affection when anyone grabs me for a walk.

I’m only about a year old, 45 pounds, and want to be in my forever home! Once I get over the excitement of being on the leash to go out (AKA “go potty”), I’m really pretty good.

I also just love everyone and everything! [Read more…]

Letter: Donation made to Animal Shelter in honor of Kuhaida

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To the Editor:

Everyone can remember walking into high school first the first time and having that nervous feeling in the pit of your stomach. I remember walking into Oak Ridge High School after moving from New York a week earlier—knowing no one, having no idea where my first class was, with people that spoke differently than I did, with a huge teenage chip on my shoulder.

That first day, I was blessed to meet Valerie Becham, now Kuhaida. She had a glow about her and turned what started out as a horrible experience into a wonderful transition. From that first day of school, she welcomed me, and we started a fantastic and unforgettable friendship.

Valerie was one of the most compassionate, loving, energetic, and humble people I have ever met. She would do anything for anyone at anytime. Her four children were blessed to call her Mom and her greatest passion was her family. [Read more…]