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Body Found Along Little Pigeon River Identified as Sevierville Man, Police Say
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Body Found Along Little Pigeon River Identified as Sevierville Man, Police Say

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/15: Authorities in Sevierville identify the body found Sunday night along the Little Pigeon River. Sevierville Police Department officials say officers responded around 6:00 p.m. to the report of a body near the Little Pigeon River next to the West Prong Greenway. SPD says an initial investigation indicates that 58-year-old Richard…MORE

Multiple People Facing Felony Drug Charges
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Multiple People Facing Felony Drug Charges

Loudon Co, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – A drug bust in Loudon County results in more than 20 people facing felony drug charges. The Ninth Judicial District Drug Task Force carried out a large-scale roundup on Thursday following months of investigations.  The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Lenoir City Police Department, Loudon Police Department, Loudon County…MORE

Two ETSU Employees Placed on Leave, Kirk Comments
ETSU

Two ETSU Employees Placed on Leave, Kirk Comments

KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – East Tennessee State University has confirmed that two of its employees have been placed on administrative leave after making posts on social media regarding the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. An ETSU spokesperson says Dr. Andrew Herrmann and Dr. Russell Brown were both placed on administrative…MORE

Two Charged in Crash that Closed I-40 for Over Six Hours in Sevierville, Police Say
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Two Charged in Crash that Closed I-40 for Over Six Hours in Sevierville, Police Say

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Two people are facing charges after allegedly causing a crash that closed down Interstate 40 in Sevierville for over six hours Wednesday night. Officials with the Sevierville Police Department say the crash happened around 8:00 p.m. on I-40 East near mile marker 409. According to a preliminary investigation, a Toyota Camry crashed…MORE

THP: Hamblen County 19-Year-Old Killed in Motorcycle Crash

THP: Hamblen County 19-Year-Old Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a teen is killed in a motorcycle crash in Hamblen County. The preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Landon Roland died after being thrown from the motorcycle in Tuesday night’s crash on I-81. According to the report, Roland was going north on the…MORE

Anderson County Playground to be Demolished
Anderson County

Anderson County Playground to be Demolished

An Anderson County playground is set to be demolished after an easement for the land is terminated. Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank says the county had an easement for the land that Claxton Kids Palace Playground is currently on but it will end on December 1st.   Frank says the decision came about through votes by…MORE

Summit Medical and BlueCross BlueShield Reach Agreement

Summit Medical and BlueCross BlueShield Reach Agreement

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Summit Medial Group and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) announced a new long-term agreement on Tuesday. Those that were insured by BCBST were at risk of losing in-network coverage starting in January before the new agreement was reached. BCBST and Summit Medial Group said the agreement is…MORE

An Employee of the Sevier County School System is Suspended Following Altercation at a Football Game in Unicoi County
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An Employee of the Sevier County School System is Suspended Following Altercation at a Football Game in Unicoi County

The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office says that a teacher from Sevier County has been arrested at a football game in Unicoi County. Officials say 44-year-old teacher Brandon Burns was charged with assault after reportedly crossing the football field and assaulting at least two people following Friday night’s football game. Tony Ogle, Assistant Superintendent of Student…MORE

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Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic 9/22

Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic 9/22

The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank raises support for our ministry with Knoxville’s city young people. September 22nd – Holston Hills CC