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Knoxville Police Investigating after 21-Year-Old Found Shot on Western Avenue

Knoxville Police Investigating after 21-Year-Old Found Shot on Western Avenue

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a 21-year-old man was found shot over the weekend on Western Avenue. KPD officials say officers responded to the 3900 block of Western Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday to find a man who reportedly said he was driving and had crashed into another car, then…MORE

Townsend City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave, City Officials Say

Townsend City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave, City Officials Say

Townsend, TN (WOKI / WVLT) After just two years of service, the city manager of Townsend has been placed on administrative leave. WVLT news reporting Thursday afternoon that Townsend City Manager Danny Williamson was placed on administrative leave with pay. Previously, Williamson served as the city recorder for Townsend. He was appointed in February 2022…MORE

JCSO: Suspect Identified in Deadly Shooting in Strawberry Plains

JCSO: Suspect Identified in Deadly Shooting in Strawberry Plains

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) Police in Jefferson County have identified the suspect in a deadly shooting Tuesday morning in Strawberry Plains. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say the report of a shooting came in around 10:00 a.m., and multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene in the 100 block of Thorngrove Pike. When…MORE

Knoxville Police Have Identified the Suspect and Victim in the Fatal Shooting at Arbor Place Apartments and are Asking for Help to Locate the Suspect

Knoxville Police Have Identified the Suspect and Victim in the Fatal Shooting at Arbor Place Apartments and are Asking for Help to Locate the Suspect

Updated story: Knoxville Police have identified the suspect and victim in a fatal shooting at Arbor Place Apartments and are asking for help to locate that suspect. Homicide Unit detectives have obtained warrants charging Jesse Bailey Jr., 28 of Knoxville, Tenn., with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during…MORE

Suspected Arsonist in Roane County Wildfire is Arrested

Suspected Arsonist in Roane County Wildfire is Arrested

The search for a suspected arsonist in the wildfire in Roane County is over and the suspect is in custody. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office says Billy Wright is accused of setting multiple fires behind a home in Harriman which started the wildfire. That wildfire is 100% contained after being reported Sunday and it grew…MORE

Authorities are Investigating a Deadly Fire Early Morning Fire in North Knoxville

Authorities are Investigating a Deadly Fire Early Morning Fire in North Knoxville

An investigation is underway following an early morning deadly fire in North Knox County (Wednesday). Rural Metro responding to reports of a possible explosion and single wide trailer fire in the 5500 Ft. Sumter Road. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was told a woman lived there and wasn’t able to get out due to the…MORE

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

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

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.