The East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists has recognized Jessica Stith and Rick Laney for outstanding investigative reporting with the following Golden Press Club Awards:

• First Place: Rick Laney/Jessica Stith for continuing coverage of bogus diplomas in Blount County Government

• Second Place: Rick Laney for coverage of Ana Calixto and Judge W. Dale Young stories

• Third Place: Jessica Stith for coverage of the Blount County NASCAR pickup truck purchased by Blount County Sheriff's Deputy

More details as they become available...