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Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer in Custody
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Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer in Custody

Utah (story courtesy of Fox News) – Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson named, mugshots released Utah Gov. Cox says ‘we got him’ Tyler Robinson, the suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday that authorities have captured the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. “We got him,” Cox said. “On the…MORE

TWRA says Streak Continues in a Labor Day Holiday Stat
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TWRA says Streak Continues in a Labor Day Holiday Stat

NASHVILLE, TN (WOKI / TWRA) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is happy to report, that for the fourth consecutive year, there were no boating-related fatalities over the Labor Day holiday period from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. There were three injuries, and five property damage incidents reported statewide. Three boating under the influence arrest were…MORE

Join the Knoxville Fire Department for an ‘Evening on Market Square’

Join the Knoxville Fire Department for an ‘Evening on Market Square’

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Fire Department invites you to its annual “Evening on Market Square” event next month! KFD firefighters will be on hand sharing fire prevention tips. Attendees will also have the chance to tour a fire truck, roast marshmallows, learn about a career in firefighting and much more! The event will take…MORE

Big Ears Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Big Ears Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Big Ears Festival Tuesday announcing its lineup for 2026. The festival will be back in Knoxville for its 13th year, running from March 26-29. Performances are scheduled across 20 venues, totaling nearly 250 performances. Some of the big names headed to the Scruffy City include Robert Plant, David Byrne,…MORE

New Way for Teens in Mental Health Crisis to Get Help
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New Way for Teens in Mental Health Crisis to Get Help

There’s a new way for teens to get help in a mental health crisis.  CONTACT Careline helps train care counselors who answer 988 calls and they are rolling out a new way to reach teens, through a text line. It’s called Teen Line and can be messaged at 865-345-3336. This comes as more teenagers in our…MORE

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Launches ‘Hunger Action Month’

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Launches ‘Hunger Action Month’

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is launching a new program aimed at helping fill bellies across the region: Hunger Action Month. The month-long campaign will see the food bank raise awareness of hunger in its 18-county service area. A news release from Second Harvest said…MORE

TOSHA Opens Investigation into Sevierville Lifeguard’s Drowning
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TOSHA Opens Investigation into Sevierville Lifeguard’s Drowning

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Sevierville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has opened an investigation after a lifeguard at Sevierville’s Resort at Governor’s Crossing drowned late last month. Chris Cannon, the state labor and workforce development department chief communications officer, told WVLT News Friday that TOSHA was trying to determine…MORE

State Dollars to Help Pay for $1.7 Billion Fuel Center in Oak Ridge
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State Dollars to Help Pay for $1.7 Billion Fuel Center in Oak Ridge

OAK RIDGE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Thursday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that Oklo Inc. has selected Oak Ridge, Tennessee for their new $1.7 billion expansion. Oklo is an advanced nuclear technology company and the new facility will create over 800 new jobs. “The facility will recycle used nuclear fuel from today’s operating…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