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Anderson County Drowning Victim Identified by Authorities

Anderson County Drowning Victim Identified by Authorities

Claxton, TN (WOKI) A body has been recovered and the victim identified in a drowning Wednesday night in Anderson County. Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office say multiple agencies responded to the report of a drowning at New Henderson Park in the Claxton community around 8:30 p.m. Divers with Knox County Rescue were able…MORE

Knoxville Police say Missing Woman is Found Safe

Knoxville Police say Missing Woman is Found Safe

UPDATE: Knoxville Police say a missing 58 year-old woman last seen on Tuesday is found safe. Police say Shawn Cole who was last seen walking from her home on Brice Street has been found on North Cherry Street. Original story: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are asking for help in finding a missing woman. KPD…MORE

Trial Date Set for UT Football’s Jaylen McCollough

Trial Date Set for UT Football’s Jaylen McCollough

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A trial date was set Wednesday morning for UT football player Jaylen McCollough in an assault case from October 2022. The court set the trial date for February 12, 2024 with a pretrial conference on January 12. McCollough was not present at Wednesday’s court hearing, having waived his right to an appearance.…MORE

Three Arrested and Nearly $300,000 Worth of Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Madisonville Drug Operation, Police Say

Three Arrested and Nearly $300,000 Worth of Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Madisonville Drug Operation, Police Say

Madisonville, TN (WOKI) Three people are arrested and a “staggering” amount of drugs are seized Tuesday dismantling a major drug trafficking network in Madisonville. Officials with the Madisonville Police Department say their year-long sting operation resulted in the seizure of one pound of fentanyl and nearly 10 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value…MORE

TWRA says an Alligator has been Caught in East Tennessee

TWRA says an Alligator has been Caught in East Tennessee

The Vols are taking on the Gators this weekend but an alligator has been found in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say they had a surprising call yesterday in the Whites Creek area of Rhea County where they trapped a four-foot alligator. The gator was taken to the Chattanooga Zoo. Officials say that…MORE

UT Board of Trustees Passes Guaranteed Admission for Top Tennessee High Schoolers

UT Board of Trustees Passes Guaranteed Admission for Top Tennessee High Schoolers

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) With it’s growing nationwide popularity, admission to the University of Tennessee has become very selective, prompting anxiety for homegrown students who have dreamed of attending the school. Now, with the passage of a proposal guaranteeing them admission to UT, Tennessee’s high school students can breathe a little easier. The UT Board of…MORE

The Annual Rod Run Coming to Pigeon Forge This Week

The Annual Rod Run Coming to Pigeon Forge This Week

People are making their way to Pigeon Forge for Rod Run, the annual event that brings automotive lovers together from all over the country. The event’s rising popularity has dedicated fans taking precautions like arriving early to secure a parking spot and to get ahead on booking a hotel room for next year’s event. Longtime…MORE

BCSO: Body Found in Fort Loudoun Lake Identified

BCSO: Body Found in Fort Loudoun Lake Identified

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/8: One of two bodies found in Fort Loudon Lake last week has been identified. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office identified the body as 36-year-old Bill Jesse Miracle. BCSO officials say Miracle was identified by fingerprints. The Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered Miracle’s body from Fort Loudon Lake on the…MORE

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YWCA- 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards

YWCA- 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards

Join us for a spectacular night celebrating outstanding women at the 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards on September 28, 2023, at 5:30 PM! By YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley The 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards is a highly anticipated event celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding women. Join us on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5:30 at The Mill…

XHunger Tour 2023

XHunger Tour 2023

Are you a High School or College Student that needs service hours? Know someone who is? Join or start an XHunger club today and check out the list of events this season!