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Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters Will Not Seek Reelection

Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters Will Not Seek Reelection

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) The longest-serving county mayor in East Tennessee decides not to seek reelection in 2026. Making the announcement Friday, Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters said serving as the county’s mayor has “truly been the honor of a lifetime” and that he is “grateful for the trust the people of Sevier County have…MORE

Knox County Schools Wants Parent Input on Major ‘Innovative Schools Initiative’

Knox County Schools Wants Parent Input on Major ‘Innovative Schools Initiative’

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Knox County Schools is planning to make some big changes to how it operates, and it wants input from families to iron out priorities for the future. It marks the first major initiative from the school district’s 2030 plan: innovative schools. The system announced Friday that it…MORE

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2025 TOUR:”THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE”

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2025 TOUR:”THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE”

WINTER TOUR FEATURES A 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO BEETHOVEN’S LAST NIGHT, VISITING NEW CITIES, AND RETURN OF THE SIGNING LINEPRESALES BEGIN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11;PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12BEETHOVEN’S LAST NIGHT VINYL RELEASE COMING ON SEPTEMBER 12 Los Angeles, CA (August 28, 2025/WOKI) – Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) today unveiled the exciting details for their…MORE

Care Cabinets Placed in Rural Counties of East Tennessee for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Care Cabinets Placed in Rural Counties of East Tennessee for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Morgan County, TN (WOKI) There’s now a new resource for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in East Tennessee. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, anywhere and people sometimes don’t know where to go. Avalon Center Director of Client Services Lacie Norris wants to reach more people in rural communities and recently launched the…MORE

Knox County Commission Passes Resolution Urging ‘Continued Collaboration’ with ICE

Knox County Commission Passes Resolution Urging ‘Continued Collaboration’ with ICE

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The Knox County Commission passed an honorary resolution on Monday recognizing the Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s partnership with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). KCSO participates in the 287(g) program, which offers federal dollars in exchange for helping ICE enforce U.S. immigration laws. Knox County…MORE

Court Records: Morristown West High School Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery

Court Records: Morristown West High School Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery

Morristown, TN (WOKI) A Morristown West High School teacher is accused of making unlawful sexual contact with a teenager. According to Hamblen County Court documents, teacher Dennis G. Cupp is accused of using a ruler to make unlawful sexual contact with a 16-year-old female back on May 21. According to a warrant, Cupp admitted to…MORE

A Lawsuit is Filed Against Kiddie Korner Day Care in Clinton
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A Lawsuit is Filed Against Kiddie Korner Day Care in Clinton

A lawsuit has been filed against Kiddie Korner day care in Clinton by parents who say their child was injured while at the daycare. The parents were told their child had a “minor” incident at Kiddie Korner when she rolled over during nap time and fell face first on the floor. The parents say the…MORE

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