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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a body is found in East Knox County. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say their major crimes unit went to a home around noon yesterday (Wednesday) on Strawberry Plains Pike near Avis Lane. KCSO says the investigation is ongoing and information, at this time, is…MORE

Man Found Dead Near Abandoned Car in Cocke County, Investigation Underway

Man Found Dead Near Abandoned Car in Cocke County, Investigation Underway

Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Cocke County after a man’s body is found Monday near an abandoned car. Officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were called out around 4:30 p.m. to the 3000 block of Messer Branch Road because a car was blocking the roadway. CCSO says deputies…MORE

Knoxville Man Sentenced to Death in Christian-Newsom Murders to Appear in Court, Asking for Reduced Sentence
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Knoxville Man Sentenced to Death in Christian-Newsom Murders to Appear in Court, Asking for Reduced Sentence

UPDATE: It’s been 18 years since 21 year-old Channon Christian and 23 year-old Christopher Newsom were murdered in Knoxville after police say they were kidnapped after a carjacking. Lemaricus Davidson was one of the five people convicted of the murders and was given the death penalty. Davidson appeared yesterday (Wednesday) morning in Knox County court…MORE

Missing 19-Year-Old from Monroe County Found in Georgia, Sheriff Says

Missing 19-Year-Old from Monroe County Found in Georgia, Sheriff Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) The young man at the center of a weeks-long missing person search out of Monroe County has now been found. Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office say 19-year-old Caden Long was found safe and sound Monday in Georgia. Long was last seen on Saturday, June 7. Law enforcement had expressed…MORE

Athens Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash, Asking for Information

Athens Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash, Asking for Information

Athens, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway and police are asking for information following a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday in Athens. Officials with the Athens Police Department say the crash happened at the intersection of Redfern Road and Congress Parkway and that two cars, a box truck and a dark SUV, hit the motorcyclist. The…MORE

TDOT says it May be Two Weeks Before I-40 Reopens Following Flooding and a Rockslide in Cocke County, Cocke County EMA out with Action Report
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TDOT says it May be Two Weeks Before I-40 Reopens Following Flooding and a Rockslide in Cocke County, Cocke County EMA out with Action Report

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hard at work clearing a rockslide on I-40 in Cocke County that was caused from recent flooding and they have an estimate of what it will cost to clean-up and repair damage. TDOT Chief Engineer Will Reed spoke alongside Deputy Governor Butch Eley yesterday (Thursday) and says it is…MORE

A Rockslide Shuts Down I-40 in Cocke County
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A Rockslide Shuts Down I-40 in Cocke County

A rockslide and flooding has shut down I-40 in Cocke County. Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi says the slide happened near mile marker 450 shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). He says drivers should seek alternate routes as both west and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down, which is expected to last…MORE

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

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

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.