Update: Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says the officer involved shooting at Austin East High School was a justified shooting following review of the body camera footage. The footage showed a struggle in the bathroom between officers and Anthony Thompson Jr. (a student at Austin East). Thompson had a gun in his sweatshirt…… MORE
The Health Department recently announced that beginning Wednesday, April 21, 2021 the Blount County Health Department will be offering COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines on a first come, first serve basis at the Blount County Foothills Mall site. Hours of operation for the vaccine clinic are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. –…… MORE
An investigation into a missing person by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office leads to a first-degree murder charge for a Dandridge woman. 47 year-old Julie Ann Pope-Bybee arrested and taken into custody at her home at 1707 Breezie Point Lane after the body of her husband, 50 year-old Rusty LeRoy Bybee was found in a…… MORE
The CDC released a new study analyzing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in individual states. The data suggests 54% of Tennesseans were willing to get the vaccine. The study showed that over 33% of Tennesseans have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Locally, 25% of Knoxville residents label themselves as “hesitant” to get…… MORE
The NAACP is calling for the release of body camera video of the deadly officer-involved shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School on April 12. The Knoxville branch of the organization held a news conference outside Austin-East Magnet High School this (Tuesday) morning. Reverend Sam Brown, president of NAACP in Knoxville says they are saddened by…… MORE
Knoxville Police are looking for a shooting suspect. KPD officers responding to Victor Ashe Park for a shooting investigation last night. The shooting occurred following a dispute over a financial matter between two people which turned physical. The male suspect, identified as 22-year-old Devon Farris, fired several rounds at the victims’ vehicle, which was occupied…… MORE
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon continued her calls for the release of body camera footage from the officer involved shooting at Austin East Magnet High School. “We will not rest until we are able to release the video,” said Kincannon in a short press conference. “The public has a right to see the video and…… MORE
A Knoxville woman says she called police about a physical fight involving her daughter and the girl’s boyfriend before he was fatally shot by officers in a high school bathroom. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Regina Perkins says she called police last Monday on Anthony Thompson Jr. after the girl reported the scuffle. Police say…… MORE
Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas is calling for the release of body camera video of the deadly officer-involved shooting at Austin-East Magnate High School. Thomas says our officers want to see the video released and the community deserves it as well. TBI officials confirmed 17-year-old Anthony Thompson Jr. was killed during Monday’s incident. Knox County…… MORE
Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen says the public will see the police body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that killed 17 year-old student Anthony Thompson Jr. at Austin East Magnate High School on Monday, but only after the criminal investigation is complete. Allen says she understands that the community want to see…… MORE
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The JDRF Promise Gala takes place virtually this Saturday, April 24th.
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artist on Location 2021 – an art show and sale at The Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 24th from 5:30 to 9pm.
The Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic takes place Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at Avalon Golf & Country Club to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley.
Join us April 23-25 for the Dogwood Arts Festival at World’s Fair Park! Featuring 75 art vendors, live music, food vendors, and take-home art activities for kids. Reserve your ticket today!
Game On Against Cancer takes place June 25th, 2021 at The Wakefield Corporation. This benefit event features celebrity matches on a variety of home gaming equipment, a silent auction & more!