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Knoxville Man Pleads Guilty to 2023 Double Murder

Knoxville Man Pleads Guilty to 2023 Double Murder

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man has plead guilty to a 2023 double murder. Jair Romario Martin pleaded guilty in Knox County court Thursday to the murders of 22-year-old Madison Johnson and 21-year-old Heidi Johnson, who were found dead inside a home in the 400 block of Woodlawn Pike in May of 2023. Officials with…MORE

Former West High School Coaches Accused of Sex Crimes Move through Court System

Former West High School Coaches Accused of Sex Crimes Move through Court System

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two former West High School football coaches are moving through the court system after being accused of sex crimes. Chad Brooks was scheduled for arraignment Wednesday, June 4 but that was rescheduled to June 16. He is charged with multiple counts of aggravated statutory rape and statutory rape by an authority figure.…MORE

Kenneth DeHart, Accused in Blount County Deputy’s Death, Granted New Preliminary Hearing
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Kenneth DeHart, Accused in Blount County Deputy’s Death, Granted New Preliminary Hearing

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 6/4: Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, will get a new preliminary hearing. Judge Tammy Harrington Wednesday afternoon granting the motion from DeHart’s legal team following an all-day procedural hearing Tuesday. DeHart’s attorneys argued his public defenders were not prepared at the first preliminary hearing…MORE

An Investigation is Underway after a Man Reported Fired Shots a Knoxville Home
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An Investigation is Underway after a Man Reported Fired Shots a Knoxville Home

A Knoxville man is facing several charges after authorities say he fired shots at a home. WVLT reporting that Knoxville Police were called to a home on Gratz Street Saturday night after receiving multiple reports that a truck pulled into a driveway and a man, identified as 40-year-old Travis Murrah, got out, fired rounds in…MORE

Tennessee Department of Education Releases Checklist to Receive State Money to Send Children to Private School

Tennessee Department of Education Releases Checklist to Receive State Money to Send Children to Private School

The Tennessee Department of Education has released a checklist for families interested in getting state money to send their children to private school. The checklist centers on the controversial Education Freedom Scholarship Program, also known as the school voucher bill which uses state dollars to families interested in private school.  That bill passed at the…MORE

Parkwide Fire Ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Parkwide Fire Ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Due to dry conditions, low relative humidity, a continued high fire danger, and forecasted high winds, the National Park Service (NPS) is instituting an immediate ban on all campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This fire ban will remain in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North…MORE

Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
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Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges

JOHNSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Wendy…MORE

House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act
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House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act

The Tennessee House passes a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for food has faced threats limiting what qualifies for purchases. Other attempts to cut candy and snacks from SNAP have failed in…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.