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Knoxville Car Theft Suspect Search Ongoing

Posted on February 3, 2020

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

Posted on December 3, 2019

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

Posted on November 13, 2019

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

Posted on February 6, 2019

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

Posted on June 20, 2018

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

Posted on November 12, 2017

Brady Hoke named interim… MORE

#25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Posted on September 5, 2017

ATLANTA, Ga. – Junior running back John Kelly dashed for four touchdowns and racked up 128 rushing yards to help lead No. 25/24 Tennessee to a double-overtime victory against Georgia Tech in the Vols’ season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “That was a very good college football game,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jonessaid. “I have a lot of respect for…… MORE

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12th Annual Covenant Health Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival 8/31/25

The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!

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

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.