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WVLT | East Tennessee News, Weather | Knoxville, TN. One of the stars of the popular Nickelodeon children’s show “Drake & Josh” faces criminal charges regarding a girl he had met online and who attended his 2017 concert in Ohio when she was 15. POLICE: OWNER OF TRUITT ELECTRIC STEALS FROM LOWES Police: Owner of Truitt Electric steals from Lowes. Michael Truitt was spotted on CCTV purchasing bulk wire for less than it was worth. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Michael Truitt, the owner of Truitt Electric, was arrested for allegedly stealing wire from various Knoxville Lowes stores, Knox County Sheriff Officers said in court

documents.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS PEOPLE ABOUT SCAMMERS 2 hours ago · Better Business Bureau warns people about scammers claiming to sell rental cars Rental cars are in demand. Tony Binkley with the Better Business Bureau says scammers are using buyer’s desperation to get money. SIX CHARGED IN MONROE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING Six charged in Monroe County human trafficking sting Six men were charged with various sex crimes including exploitation of a minor and trafficking for sex after a two-day undercover operation by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sweetwater Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies, officials said. TDOT: CREWS REPAIRING I-81 IN GREENE CO. AFTER MULTI KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee Department of Transportation officials announced one lane of Interstate 81 North is closed to allow crews to repair asphalt after a multi-commercial vehicle crash Tuesday. The closure is near mile marker 35.2, just before the Baileyton exit, TDOT officials said. Drivers are advised to seek

alternate routes as

REMEMBERING HARDIN VALLEY TEEN KILLED IN WRECK DAYS BEFORE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Hardin Valley community is mourning the loss of a teen who was killed in a wreck just days before she was set to graduate with the class of 2021. Madison “Madi” Percell’s obituary describes a kind-hearted and free-spirited 18-year-old who

never wanted to

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WVLT | East Tennessee News, Weather | Knoxville, TN. One of the stars of the popular Nickelodeon children’s show “Drake & Josh” faces criminal charges regarding a girl he had met online and who attended his 2017 concert in Ohio when she was 15. POLICE: OWNER OF TRUITT ELECTRIC STEALS FROM LOWES Police: Owner of Truitt Electric steals from Lowes. Michael Truitt was spotted on CCTV purchasing bulk wire for less than it was worth. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Michael Truitt, the owner of Truitt Electric, was arrested for allegedly stealing wire from various Knoxville Lowes stores, Knox County Sheriff Officers said in court

documents.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS PEOPLE ABOUT SCAMMERS 2 hours ago · Better Business Bureau warns people about scammers claiming to sell rental cars Rental cars are in demand. Tony Binkley with the Better Business Bureau says scammers are using buyer’s desperation to get money. SIX CHARGED IN MONROE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING Six charged in Monroe County human trafficking sting Six men were charged with various sex crimes including exploitation of a minor and trafficking for sex after a two-day undercover operation by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sweetwater Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies, officials said. TDOT: CREWS REPAIRING I-81 IN GREENE CO. AFTER MULTI KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee Department of Transportation officials announced one lane of Interstate 81 North is closed to allow crews to repair asphalt after a multi-commercial vehicle crash Tuesday. The closure is near mile marker 35.2, just before the Baileyton exit, TDOT officials said. Drivers are advised to seek

alternate routes as

REMEMBERING HARDIN VALLEY TEEN KILLED IN WRECK DAYS BEFORE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Hardin Valley community is mourning the loss of a teen who was killed in a wreck just days before she was set to graduate with the class of 2021. Madison “Madi” Percell’s obituary describes a kind-hearted and free-spirited 18-year-old who

never wanted to

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Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 11:29 AM PDT. |. By Zack Rickens. The win over the Bulldogs is Tennessee’s first postseason win in Hoover since topping top-seeded Vanderbilt 6-4 in its opening game of the 2007 tournament and ends a seven-game losing streak in the SEC

Tournament. News.

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Chill lingers with some showers tonight. Chief Meteorologist Heather Haley says a better chance for rain and storms moves in after Mother’s Day. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A reinforcing shot of cool air moves in with some showers tonight. This weekend comes with more clouds, but rain chances stay isolated until late Mother’s Day

Sunday now.

AP SOURCE: US BUYING 500 MILLION PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINES 7 hours ago · AP source: The U.S. is buying 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer to share with the global vaccine program over the next year. (Gray News) MILITARY RELIEVES GENERAL OF DUTIES, CITES TANK SINKING 6 hours ago · SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Marine Corps is relieving a general of his duties for failing to properly train Marines and sailors and evaluate the platoon before an exercise last summer when their seafaring tank sank off the Southern California coast, killing

nine troops, the

RUSSIAN COURT OUTLAWS OPPOSITION LEADER NAVALNY’S GROUPS 5 hours ago · MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday night outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in

September.

STORM CHANCES DIAL BACK BY THE WEEKEND 5 hours ago · A steamy afternoon has given rise to numerous clusters of heavy downpours and storms all across the area. Each area of rain will come down fairly heavy, so watch out for ponding on the roadways through the afternoon drive. CMT AWARDS TO HONOR COUNTRY STARS AS WELL AS POP, R&B ACTS 11 hours ago · NEW YORK (AP) — The CMT Music Awards will honor acts in country music but will also share its stage with pop and R&B stars, including Gladys KNOXVILLE WOMAN ACCUSED OF FATALLY SHOOTING SISTER DURING Knoxville woman accused of fatally shooting sister during argument. Dayeshia Hall has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting her sister. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Police responded to a reported shooting on Sunset Avenue Tuesday at around 4:14 p.m., officials say. Upon arrival, an adult woman was

found

FBI: PERCEIVED GRIEVANCES DROVE VIRGINIA BEACH MASS SHOOTER 8 hours ago · A city engineer who fatally shot 12 people in a Virginia Beach municipal building in 2019 “was motivated by perceived workplace grievances” that “he fixated on for years,” according to findings released by the FBI on Wednesday. FLORIDA MAN CHASES AFTER STOLEN LAMBORGHINI ON SCOOTER 3 hours ago · A Lamborghini was stolen by a 14-year-old, and the owner used a scooter to chase after his prized possession. WVLT HOMEPAGEHOMENEWSLIVE SPECIAL COVERAGEWEATHERSPORTSEYE ON

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WVLT | East Tennessee News, Weather | Knoxville, TN. Observers noted more than a dozen serious problems, from an unattended and open security gate, errors with a software update used to examine ballots so problematic they ditched it and went back to the old software, and

a

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Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 11:29 AM PDT. |. By Zack Rickens. The win over the Bulldogs is Tennessee’s first postseason win in Hoover since topping top-seeded Vanderbilt 6-4 in its opening game of the 2007 tournament and ends a seven-game losing streak in the SEC

Tournament. News.

SIX CHARGED IN MONROE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING Six charged in Monroe County human trafficking sting Six men were charged with various sex crimes including exploitation of a minor and trafficking for sex after a two-day undercover operation by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sweetwater Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies, officials said. DOLLYWOOD OFFERING $5 ADMISSION TO SEVIER CO. RESIDENTS Individuals who live or work in Sevier County can visit the theme park for just $5 during Sevier County Days. The promotion runs from June 14-20 at the Dollywood theme park and June 7-13 at Dollywood’s Splash Country water park. The $5 admission will serve as a donation to the Sevier County Food Ministries. All proceeds from the visits go

to

REMEMBERING HARDIN VALLEY TEEN KILLED IN WRECK DAYS BEFORE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Hardin Valley community is mourning the loss of a teen who was killed in a wreck just days before she was set to graduate with the class of 2021. Madison “Madi” Percell’s obituary describes a kind-hearted and free-spirited 18-year-old who

never wanted to

POLICE: OWNER OF TRUITT ELECTRIC STEALS FROM LOWES Police: Owner of Truitt Electric steals from Lowes. Michael Truitt was spotted on CCTV purchasing bulk wire for less than it was worth. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Michael Truitt, the owner of Truitt Electric, was arrested for allegedly stealing wire from various Knoxville Lowes stores, Knox County Sheriff Officers said in court

documents.

EF0 TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN IN PUTNAM COUNTY EF0 Tornado touches down in Putnam County There was moderate damage was reported to multiple structures in the area. KNOXVILLE MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES AFTER KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man faces attempted first-degree murder charges after he allegedly struck a man with a pickaxe, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, May 18, deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Tennova North Medical Center in reference to a man that had been

struck with

FOOD CITY TO DROP MASK REQUIREMENT FOR FULLY VACCINATED Food City to drop mask requirement for fully vaccinated customers, employees. Employees who have been fully vaccinated will have a vaccination logo displayed on their name badge. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Food City announced it will soon allow customers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shop without masks. Beginning

Thursday, May 20

HEATHER HALEY

Heather Haley is the Chief Meteorologist for WVLT News. She was born and raised in Knoxville, and says she is proud to work in her hometown. Now an Emmy Award winning journalist, Heather grew up in Cedar Bluff and went to Farragut High School, and then on to the University of Tennessee. WVLT HOMEPAGEHOMENEWSLIVE SPECIAL COVERAGEWEATHERSPORTSEYE ON

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WVLT | East Tennessee News, Weather | Knoxville, TN. Observers noted more than a dozen serious problems, from an unattended and open security gate, errors with a software update used to examine ballots so problematic they ditched it and went back to the old software, and

a

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Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 11:29 AM PDT. |. By Zack Rickens. The win over the Bulldogs is Tennessee’s first postseason win in Hoover since topping top-seeded Vanderbilt 6-4 in its opening game of the 2007 tournament and ends a seven-game losing streak in the SEC

Tournament. News.

SIX CHARGED IN MONROE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING Six charged in Monroe County human trafficking sting Six men were charged with various sex crimes including exploitation of a minor and trafficking for sex after a two-day undercover operation by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sweetwater Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies, officials said. DOLLYWOOD OFFERING $5 ADMISSION TO SEVIER CO. RESIDENTS Individuals who live or work in Sevier County can visit the theme park for just $5 during Sevier County Days. The promotion runs from June 14-20 at the Dollywood theme park and June 7-13 at Dollywood’s Splash Country water park. The $5 admission will serve as a donation to the Sevier County Food Ministries. All proceeds from the visits go

to

REMEMBERING HARDIN VALLEY TEEN KILLED IN WRECK DAYS BEFORE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Hardin Valley community is mourning the loss of a teen who was killed in a wreck just days before she was set to graduate with the class of 2021. Madison “Madi” Percell’s obituary describes a kind-hearted and free-spirited 18-year-old who

never wanted to

POLICE: OWNER OF TRUITT ELECTRIC STEALS FROM LOWES Police: Owner of Truitt Electric steals from Lowes. Michael Truitt was spotted on CCTV purchasing bulk wire for less than it was worth. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Michael Truitt, the owner of Truitt Electric, was arrested for allegedly stealing wire from various Knoxville Lowes stores, Knox County Sheriff Officers said in court

documents.

EF0 TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN IN PUTNAM COUNTY EF0 Tornado touches down in Putnam County There was moderate damage was reported to multiple structures in the area. KNOXVILLE MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES AFTER KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man faces attempted first-degree murder charges after he allegedly struck a man with a pickaxe, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, May 18, deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Tennova North Medical Center in reference to a man that had been

struck with

FOOD CITY TO DROP MASK REQUIREMENT FOR FULLY VACCINATED Food City to drop mask requirement for fully vaccinated customers, employees. Employees who have been fully vaccinated will have a vaccination logo displayed on their name badge. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Food City announced it will soon allow customers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shop without masks. Beginning

Thursday, May 20

HEATHER HALEY

Heather Haley is the Chief Meteorologist for WVLT News. She was born and raised in Knoxville, and says she is proud to work in her hometown. Now an Emmy Award winning journalist, Heather grew up in Cedar Bluff and went to Farragut High School, and then on to the University of Tennessee. PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc.© 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. MOM POSES AS MIDDLE SCHOOL DAUGHTER TO TEST SCHOOL SECURITY (CNN) - A Texas mother spent the day disguised as a teenager at her daughter’s middle school. She says she wanted to prove a point about the school’s security, but TDOC OFFERS $5,000 BONUSES FOR NEW CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 8 hours ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Correction is offering new correctional officers a $5,000 signing bonus, existing officers a $4,000 bonus and employees who recruit new officers a $1,000 bonus, department officials announced. THREE VACCINATED KENTUCKIANS WILL BECOME MILLIONAIRES 21 hours ago · Kentuckians 18 years of age and older, who have received at least their first COVID-19 vaccination if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose if receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, have a chance to win one of three $1 million prizes. NO. 2 TENNESSEE TO HOST LSU IN SUPER REGIONAL 4 hours ago · No. 2 Tennessee to host LSU in Super Regional A second tussle with the Tigers looms on the horizon for No. 2 Tennessee. LSU beat Oregon 9-7 early Tuesday morning to claim the Eugene Regional and set up one more series with the Vols. FDA APPROVES MUCH-DEBATED ALZHEIMER’S DRUG PANNED BY EXPERTS 18 hours ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. HIGH SCHOOLER MISTAKEN FOR BURGLAR KILLED BY HOMEOWNER 2 hours ago · Police say Washington state law allows a homeowner to use deadly force if they feel their lives are in danger. UT PROFESSOR CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING NASA 12 hours ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A now-suspended University of Tennessee associate professor is charged with three counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements according to the Department of Justice.. Anming Hu was an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering at UTK where he conducted research under POLICE: OWNER OF TRUITT ELECTRIC STEALS FROM LOWES Police: Owner of Truitt Electric steals from Lowes. Michael Truitt was spotted on CCTV purchasing bulk wire for less than it was worth. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Michael Truitt, the owner of Truitt Electric, was arrested for allegedly stealing wire from various Knoxville Lowes stores, Knox County Sheriff Officers said in court

documents.

WATCH: MAN RIDES HOUSE AS IT MOVES DOWN EMORY ROADCLICK TO VIEW WATCH: Man rides house as it moves down Emory Road A man was spotted riding atop a house as it was pulled via truck down Emory Road Monday

afternoon.

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WVLT | News | Knoxville, TN. Drew Gilbert’s late-night heroics against Wright State Friday helped earn Tennessee a spot in the winners’ bracket of the Knoxville Regional. KNOXVILLE FIRE LINKS RASH OF HOUSE FIRES TO PEOPLE GOING 3 hours ago · Knoxville fire links rash of house fires to people going back to work Corcaron said seasonal fires are expected to appear this summer due to grills and overused air filters inside the home.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Spotty downpours return Sunday and stick around as we head into the new work week. You’ll want to keep the rain gear handy starting tomorrow! SIX CHARGED IN MONROE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING Six charged in Monroe County human trafficking sting Six men were charged with various sex crimes including exploitation of a minor and trafficking for sex after a two-day undercover operation by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sweetwater Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies, officials said. DOLLYWOOD OFFERING $5 ADMISSION TO SEVIER CO. RESIDENTS Dollywood offering $5 admission to Sevier Co. residents, workers Dollywood announced a limited-time offer for people who live or work

in Sevier County.

REMEMBERING HARDIN VALLEY TEEN KILLED IN WRECK DAYS BEFORE Teen death comes just days before graduation. Remembering Hardin Valley teen killed in wreck days before graduation “Our lives will never be the same.” EF0 TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN IN PUTNAM COUNTY EF0 Tornado touches down in Putnam County There was moderate damage was reported to multiple structures in the area. ONE HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING SHOOTING NEAR CLINTON MARKET “We have had a really bad weekend. This is the third instance in the Claxton/South Clinton area of Anderson County,” Clark said. If you have any information regarding the shooting, Clinton Police ask that you call Lieutenant Bailey at (865) 259-1206. KNOXVILLE MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES AFTER KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man faces attempted first-degree murder charges after he allegedly struck a man with a pickaxe, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. WVLT HOMEPAGEHOMENEWSLIVE SPECIAL COVERAGEWEATHERSPORTSEYE ON

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WVLT | East Tennessee News, Weather | Knoxville, TN. Observers noted more than a dozen serious problems, from an unattended and open security gate, errors with a software update used to examine ballots so problematic they ditched it and went back to the old software, and

a

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WVLT | News | Knoxville, TN. Drew Gilbert’s late-night heroics against Wright State Friday helped earn Tennessee a spot in the winners’ bracket of the Knoxville Regional. KNOXVILLE FIRE LINKS RASH OF HOUSE FIRES TO PEOPLE GOING 3 hours ago · Knoxville fire links rash of house fires to people going back to work Corcaron said seasonal fires are expected to appear this summer due to grills and overused air filters inside the home.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Spotty downpours return Sunday and stick around as we head into the new work week. You’ll want to keep the rain gear handy starting tomorrow! SIX CHARGED IN MONROE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING Six charged in Monroe County human trafficking sting Six men were charged with various sex crimes including exploitation of a minor and trafficking for sex after a two-day undercover operation by the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sweetwater Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies, officials said. DOLLYWOOD OFFERING $5 ADMISSION TO SEVIER CO. RESIDENTS Dollywood offering $5 admission to Sevier Co. residents, workers Dollywood announced a limited-time offer for people who live or work

in Sevier County.

REMEMBERING HARDIN VALLEY TEEN KILLED IN WRECK DAYS BEFORE Teen death comes just days before graduation. Remembering Hardin Valley teen killed in wreck days before graduation “Our lives will never be the same.” EF0 TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN IN PUTNAM COUNTY EF0 Tornado touches down in Putnam County There was moderate damage was reported to multiple structures in the area. ONE HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING SHOOTING NEAR CLINTON MARKET “We have had a really bad weekend. This is the third instance in the Claxton/South Clinton area of Anderson County,” Clark said. If you have any information regarding the shooting, Clinton Police ask that you call Lieutenant Bailey at (865) 259-1206. KNOXVILLE MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES AFTER KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man faces attempted first-degree murder charges after he allegedly struck a man with a pickaxe, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc.© 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. ‘DO NOT COME’: HARRIS SEEKS ‘HOPE AT HOME’ FOR GUATEMALANS 10 hours ago · GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S. after her meeting with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Monday. She also delivered a direct warning to migrants considering making the trek:

“Do not come.

FDA APPROVES MUCH-DEBATED ALZHEIMER’S DRUG PANNED BY EXPERTS 12 hours ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. UT PROFESSOR CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING NASA 6 hours ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A now-suspended University of Tennessee associate professor is charged with three counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements according to the Department of Justice.. Anming Hu was an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering at UTK where he conducted research under grants funded by GULF MOISTURE LEAD TO TROPICAL TASTE OF ACTIVE WEATHER 8 hours ago · Gulf moisture lead to tropical taste of active weather Meteorologist Ben Cathey sees the soggy pattern starting to crumble by this Sunday - but that’s still a long way off. FARRAGUT HIGH TEACHER TO GUEST CO-HOST ON TURNER CLASSIC 5 hours ago · Farragut High teacher to guest co-host on Turner Classic Movies A Farragut High School teacher was selected to guest co-host on Turner Classic Movies’ June special theme, Classroom Cinema: Teacher Selections. FACEBOOK SUSPENDS TRUMP FOR 2 YEARS THEN WILL REASSESS (AP) - Facebook announced Friday that former President Donald Trump’s accounts will be suspended for two years, freezing his presence on the social network until early 2023, following a finding that Trump stoked violence ahead of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at

the Capitol.

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NOTED JAZZ KEYBOARDIST LYLE MAYS DIES AT 66 LYLE MAYS, A JAZZ KEYBOARDIST WHOSE WORK, CHIEFLY WITH THE PAT METHENY GROUP, WON NEARLY A DOZEN GRAMMY AWARDS, HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 66.

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_By ROBERT JABLON Associated Press_ | Updated: Tue 8:16 AM, Feb 11, 2020 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lyle Mays, a jazz keyboardist whose work, chiefly with the Pat Metheny Group, won nearly a dozen Grammy Awards, has died

at the age of 66.

Metheny says Mays died Monday in Los Angeles after a long battle with a recurring illness. Beginning in the 1970s, Mays played, composed and arranged with

Metheny.

The fusion group incorporated everything from contemporary jazz to rock and world music. Mays also composed music for the movie “The Falcon and the Snowman.” Metheny calls Mays one of the greatest musicians he’s

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