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Girl Scouts Round Out Cookie Season with Dogwood Arts Festival Sale

Girl Scouts Round Out Cookie Season with Dogwood Arts Festival Sale

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) At the tail-end of cookie season, groups of Girl Scouts across the country are hoping to sell the last of their stock, including here in Knoxville. The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians are hosting a cookie pop-up shop as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. May will mark the end of…MORE

TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down During National Work Zone Awareness Week

TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down During National Work Zone Awareness Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Respect…MORE

TWRA says Three Bears are Killed after Woman Reports Being Bitten, Dragged from porch in Sevier County, TWRA says
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TWRA says Three Bears are Killed after Woman Reports Being Bitten, Dragged from porch in Sevier County, TWRA says

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – A woman claims she was bitten and dragged from her home by a black bear this week, according to Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency representative Matthew Cameron. Cameron said wildlife officers received a report that a woman had been bitten by a black bear and dragged from her porch…MORE

JOHNSON CITY MAN ARRESTED IN ONGOING CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATION
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JOHNSON CITY MAN ARRESTED IN ONGOING CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad and the Newport Police Department in New Hampshire has resulted in the arrest of a Johnson City man. Last month, detectives in Newport, New Hampshire, received information that a minor was sending child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to an…MORE

Former Hancock County Jail a Total Loss after Major Fire, TBI Investigating

Former Hancock County Jail a Total Loss after Major Fire, TBI Investigating

Sneedville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Hancock County following a fire early Tuesday morning that destroyed an historic building. Officials with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office say the former Hancock County Jail, which was built in 1860 and located on Jail Street in Sneedville, caught fire around 3:00 a.m. Despite a multi-agency response,…MORE

IRS Extends Filing Deadline for Tennessee Residents
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IRS Extends Filing Deadline for Tennessee Residents

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Internal Revenue Service announces tax relief for the entire state of Tennessee affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and more that began in early April. The IRS says that Tennessee taxpayers will now have until November 3rd to file federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS…MORE

Nico Out, Coach Josh Heupel Remarks and Orange and White Game

Nico Out, Coach Josh Heupel Remarks and Orange and White Game

Tennessee Football’s now former quarterback Nico Iamaleava didn’t take part in Saturday’s Orange and White and has departed from the program,  opening up the game to showcase redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and true freshman George MacIntyre in the role of quarterback.  Saturday’s game ended in a tie, 14 – 14 with the two quarterbacks completing…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.