Tyson Fury is adamant he won his fight with Oleksandr Usyk and claims his downfall was a result of the undisputed world heavyweight clash being “too easy”. Fury suffered the first defeat of his professional career when he was on the wrong end of a split decision in Riyadh last month, paving the way for […]
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Meet the group bringing summer beauty to McGhee Tyson Airport, and fresh herbs to Potchke
For young adults with disabilities, the period after high school graduation can present uncertainty in many forms. A Blount County nonprofit, Special Growers, aims to remedy that. Special Growers’ job training program employs “any disabled individual that has a positive attitude and desire to develop new skills,” according to its website. Employees work in its […]
Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson suspended following alleged drunk driving, Curt Calaway named interim CFO
Tyson Foods suspended CFO John R. Tyson on Thursday after he was arrested early this morning, the company shared in a statement. Curt Calaway, who has been with the company for 18 years, was named interim CFO. Tyson, 34, was arrested at 1:32 a.m. CST for allegedly driving while intoxicated, making an improper turn and […]
Tyson Foods heir suspended as CFO after second alcohol-related arrest
Tyson Foods suspended its chief financial officer – a great-grandson of the company’s founder – after his arrest Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated. John R. Tyson, 34, was arrested early Thursday by University of Arkansas police in Fayetteville, Arkansas, according to police records. He was also charged with careless driving and making an […]
Tyson Fury ‘counting down the days until redemption’ after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
Tyson Fury has resumed training ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk as he targets “redemption” for the only defeat of his career. Fury and Usyk will lock horns again on December 21 after the Ukrainian became undisputed world heavyweight champion by winning on slit decision in their first meeting on May 18. Speaking for […]
Tyson Foods suspends CFO John R. Tyson after arrest
(Reuters) -Tyson Foods has suspended its chief financial officer, John R. Tyson, after he was arrested on charges of allegedly driving while intoxicated, the company said on Thursday. The U.S. meatpacker said Curt Calaway, a senior finance executive at the company, will take over as interim CFO. Shares of the Springdale, Arkansas-based company were down […]
Boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul rescheduled
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul in Texas has been rescheduled for November 15th at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. The original bout between the former world heavyweight champion Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul had been set to take place on July 20. However, the showdown was postponed on health advice given to 57-year-old Tyson after […]
Oleksandr Usyk keen to return to cruiserweight division after Tyson Fury rematch
Oleksandr Usyk is considering a cruiserweight comeback after his rematch with Tyson Fury. Usyk added Fury’s WBC belt to his WBA, WBO and IBF titles with a split-decision victory in May, which made the Ukrainian the first undisputed world heavyweight champion for almost a quarter of a century. The 37-year-old is due to face Fury […]
Organization files discrimination complaints against Tyson Foods
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — America First Legal announced on Wednesday that it has filed multiple complaints concerning the “employment practices of Tyson Foods,” according to a news release. The complaints were filed with the Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Iowa Agency. They involve potential violations of law regarding racial discrimination, […]
Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ after reported mid-flight medical scare
Mike Tyson is “doing great” after an apparent medical scare while aboard a flight on Sunday, representatives for the former world heavyweight champion have said. According to reports, the 57-year-old was flying from Miami to Los Angeles when he became unwell and appeals were made to find passengers with medical experience to provide assistance. Paramedics […]
Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ after reported mid-flight medical scare
Mike Tyson is “doing great” after an apparent medical scare while aboard a flight on Sunday, representatives for the former world heavyweight champion have said. According to reports, the 57-year-old was flying from Miami to Los Angeles when he became unwell and appeals were made to find passengers with medical experience to provide assistance. Paramedics […]
Almost everything about McGhee Tyson Airport parking is changing. See new map
In anticipation of its busiest summer ever, McGhee Tyson Airport will overhaul its parking system beginning June 1, changing lot names and prices to add spots and build up revenue for construction projects. The airport expects 1.2 million passengers between May and August, and is set to break 3 million passengers in 2024 for the […]