May 1 marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness month. In honor of the month, Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer took to social media to tell his story about his battle with mental health issues.… MORE
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening
The Great Smokey Mountains National Park announced today that it will begin its own phased reopening beginning on May 9. The date was selected in order to balance the reopening decisions being made between Tennessee and North Carolina which both contain land in the park. Beginning 5/9, the park will reopen many roads and trails.…… MORE
Knox County Announces Furlough Plan
Knox County announced their furlough plan Thursday morning. Here is the furlough by the numbers: Start: May 9th Length: 8 Weeks Total employees furloughed: 366 Estimated money the county will save: $1.73 million Furloughs by department: Executive Branch Departments: 264 Libraries: 169 Health Department: 26 Engineering and Public Works: 22 Veterans and Senior Services: 17…… MORE
Sheriff’s Statement on Missing Child
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 800 reports on the missing child, Evelyn Boswell. Many rumors circulating on social media have added to the clutter. On Monday morning, Captain Andy Seabolt released a statement about the misinformation. “Many of the rumors being circulated have been sent to us time after time during…… MORE
Knoxville Car Theft Suspect Search Ongoing
Security cameras captured pictures of the suspect in a car theft on January 27. If you have any information on the suspect you’re asked to call the Crime Hotline or email them at [email protected]. (Photo Courtesy of WVLT News)… MORE
Tennessee Inmate on Death Watch Ahead of Planned Execution
Updated Story: The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate’s request for more time to consider questions surrounding the possible bias of a juror who helped hand down the original death sentence decades ago. The state’s top justices ruled on Tuesday that 53-year-old Lee Hall failed to persuade the high court to create…… MORE
#EltonFarewellTour Coming to Knoxville – We’ll Have Chance to Win Tickets
Elton John is adding another date to his Farewell Tour with a stop at Thompson-Boling Arena in June 6th. The announcement came Wednesday morning and General Admission tickets go on sale November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned to NewsTalk 98.7 as we’ll have a chance for you to win tickets next week. Elton announced…… MORE
Knox County Schools & Several Others Close Due to Illness
Several schools in East Tennessee are closing for the remainder of the week due to a high number of absentee rates among students and faculty. Authorities say the flu is the main reason for the illnesses. As of Thursday afternoon, the list includes: Knox County, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Monroe County, Oneida Special School District,…… MORE
John Ward passes away at the age of 88
University of Tennessee legendary broadcast voice John Ward has passed away. Here is the statement from the Vol Network.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Jones fired
Brady Hoke named interim… MORE
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Southern Skies- Music & Whiskey Festival- May 10th
Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival returns to Downtown Knoxville on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Produced by Dogwood Arts and curated by the Dirty Guv’nahs.
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
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.
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