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Report: FBI Agent Arrested after DUI Crash in Knoxville

Report: FBI Agent Arrested after DUI Crash in Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Knoxville man who told police he was an FBI agent is arrested after a crash late Sunday night. According to court records, authorities responded around 11:30 p.m. to a crash in the 8500 block of Trout Road in Knoxville finding 40-year-old Mark Stephenson who told police that two friends…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire
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Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI/KFD) – This (Monday) morning at 3:05am, Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to 3100 Sanderson Road for a residential fire.Knox County Communications District received a call that a residence was on fire. It was reported that the back right side of the home had flames coming from the house. The 2 occupants were…MORE

Schedule of Some of East Tennessee Schools Begin Class This Month and Next

Schedule of Some of East Tennessee Schools Begin Class This Month and Next

(Story courtesy of WVLT) – The school year is quickly approaching here in East Tennessee, with most students getting back to learning in late July or early August. In preparation for the 2025-26 school year, Tennessee is holding it’s annual tax-free holiday at the end of July. Parents will be able to get some good…MORE

The Knox County Schools Board of Education Passes New Cell Phone Policy on First Reading, Approves Construction Plan for an Elementary School and Talks Job Cuts during Meeting

The Knox County Schools Board of Education Passes New Cell Phone Policy on First Reading, Approves Construction Plan for an Elementary School and Talks Job Cuts during Meeting

The Knox County Schools Board of Education passing a new cell phone policy plan on first reading. The school board decided during last night’s (Thursday) meeting they want to ban cell phone use across all grades. This is happening due to a new State Law requiring all school districts to have a plan in place…MORE

Suspect Sentenced in Chase and Officer-Involved Shooting in Anderson County
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Suspect Sentenced in Chase and Officer-Involved Shooting in Anderson County

The man involved in an officer-involved shooting in Anderson County is sentenced and will spend time behind bars. 27-year-old Dylan Phillips is accused of leading Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office on a chase in December of last year. The chase ended on I-75 when Phillips pulled over and pointed a…MORE

A Former Oak Ridge Police Officer is Facing over Twenty Counts of Official Misconduct
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A Former Oak Ridge Police Officer is Facing over Twenty Counts of Official Misconduct

A former Oak Ridge Police Officer is facing 23 counts of official misconduct. Zachary Gauthier is accused of using police systems for personal use while he worked at the department according to several grand jury indictments obtained by WVLT News. Specifically, the indictments say Gauthier accessed Accurint, State Link System and the Flock System for…MORE

FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED, CHARGED IN SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION
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FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED, CHARGED IN SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION

CARTER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Carter County corrections officer accused of having inappropriate contact with an inmate. In December 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving…MORE

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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.

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