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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

Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died after Falling from Crane
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Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died after Falling from Crane

UPDATE: The victim from this incident has been identified as Jackson Gervasio, 21 of Marquette, Michigan. KPD NEWS RELEASE: 21-year-old man dies after falling from crane A man died after falling from a crane at a construction site in the Fort Sanders area early Saturday morning. At around 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025,…MORE

An Investigation is Underway After a Car Crashes Into North Knoxville Business
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An Investigation is Underway After a Car Crashes Into North Knoxville Business

An investigation is underway after a car hits a building, seriously injuring the driver. Rural Metro crews were called to K-Town Bonding Company on Washington Pike near Luttrell Road early yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a car crashed into the building. The driver had to be cut from the heavily damaged car and the building…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.