JCSO: Suspect Identified in Deadly Shooting in Strawberry Plains

JCSO: Suspect Identified in Deadly Shooting in Strawberry Plains

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) Police in Jefferson County have identified the suspect in a deadly shooting Tuesday morning in Strawberry Plains. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say the report of a shooting came in around 10:00 a.m., and multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene in the 100 block of Thorngrove Pike. When…MORE

Tennessee Athletics Announces Change Of Leadership In Women’s Basketball
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Tennessee Athletics Announces Change Of Leadership In Women’s Basketball

Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Monday a leadership change with Tennessee women’s basketball as head coach Kellie Harper will not return as head coach next season. “After a thorough review of our women’s basketball program, I have informed Kellie we are making a change in leadership,” said White. “Decisions like these are never easy to…MORE

Midstate Classic Canceled
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Midstate Classic Canceled

SoftballApril 01, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Due to expected inclement weather in Columbia, Tennessee, on Tuesday, the 2024 Midstate Classic has been canceled. The fourth-ranked Lady Vols were going to play Memphis on Tuesday night in Columbia in Tennessee’s annual Midstate Classic. Mother Nature hasn’t been kind to UT in 2024 as this marks the sixth…MORE

Vols Fall to Top-Seeded Purdue, 72-66, in Elite Eight
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Vols Fall to Top-Seeded Purdue, 72-66, in Elite Eight

DETROIT – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team took an 11-point first-half lead in Sunday afternoon’s Elite Eight matchup with third-ranked, top-seeded Purdue, but came up on the short end of a hard-fought 72-66 decision. Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht poured in 37 points, the most ever by a Volunteer in the NCAA Tournament, for sixth-ranked, second-seeded Tennessee…MORE

Superb Start by Sechrist Leads #5 Vols to Shutout Win Over #22 Georgia
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Superb Start by Sechrist Leads #5 Vols to Shutout Win Over #22 Georgia

Game Recap: Baseball | March 31, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A pair of fantastic performances on the mound from Zander Sechrist and Nate Snead led No. 5/5 Tennessee to a series-clinching shutout victory over No. 22/NR Georgia on Sunday afternoon, as the Big Orange blanked the Bulldogs 7-0 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Sechrist made his second consecutive Sunday start and put…MORE

#4 Lady Vols Win Streak Snapped at 20 Straight

Game Recap: Softball | March 31, 2024 AUBURN, Ala. – The fourth-ranked Lady Vols dropped their first game since February 25 on Sunday, falling to Auburn 4-1 at Jane B. Moore Field – snapping a 20-game win streak. Tennessee (28-5, 8-1 SEC) also had its 12-game road winning streak ended. Auburn (16-11-1, 3-9 SEC) jumped out early…MORE

#5 VOLS HIT TWO GRAND SLAMS, HOMER FOUR TIMES TO EVEN SERIES WITH #22 GEORGIA
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#5 VOLS HIT TWO GRAND SLAMS, HOMER FOUR TIMES TO EVEN SERIES WITH #22 GEORGIA

Game Recap: Baseball | March 30, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Clutch performances at the plate from a handful of Volunteers led No. 5/5 Tennessee to a 16-11 victory over No. 22/NR Georgia in a back-and-forth slugfest on Saturday evening in front of a record crowd of 5,677 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The two heavyweights traded blows throughout…MORE

Vols Take Down Creighton, 82-75, to Claim Second Elite Eight Berth
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Vols Take Down Creighton, 82-75, to Claim Second Elite Eight Berth

DETROIT – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team defeated No. 11-ranked, third-seeded Creighton, 82-75, Friday night at Little Caesars Arena to earn the second Elite Eight appearance in program history. Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht scored a game-high 26 points for sixth-ranked, second-seeded Tennessee (27-8, 14-4 SEC), which played without five-year starter Santiago Vescovi (flu) in the victory. The entire…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.