The University of Tennessee is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee for a cleanup event. The event originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The event will now be held November 29th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cleanup participants will meet on campus at the…… MORE
Young-Williams Animal Center is asking for pet food donations to help feed more than 350 animals in the shelter’s care. You can drop off dry cat, dog or puppy food between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Young-Williams Animal Center on Division Street or Young-Williams Animal Village on Kingston Pike. Officials say supply chain issues…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is the winner in his re-election bid against Dr. Jason Martin. The Governor says he’s excited to lead our state for another term. In the U.S. House of Represtatives: Diana Harshbarger wins District 1, Tim Burchett wins District 2 and Chuck Fleischmann wins district 3. All serving the East Tennessee area.…… MORE
The Wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire near Chilhowee Lake is 90% contained. The wildfire, which was estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size Sunday grew to over 80 acres Monday according to WVLT news. The fire began following a motorcycle accident along Highway 129., the motorcycle was engulfed in flames.… MORE
A man was convicted of 38 counts of child sex crimes yesterday. According to a release from the office of District Attorney General Charme Allen, 57-year-old Wayne Smith abused two children for years. Smith acted as a father figure for the victims, and sexually assaulted them from ages seven until 16 and ten until 13…… MORE
Knoxville Police department officials are asking for the public’s help finding a teenage girl. 17-year-old Desaray Thurmer left her home on Middlebrook Drive in an uber but KPD says she never arrived at her destination. Police say she may have been heading to an address on Avalon Drive. S he has not been seen since…… MORE
All-New Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ Worldwide Tour Rolls Into Thompson-Boling Arena with a Thrilling Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks. This is the first time ever this show’s been to Knoxville. Fans of all ages will experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the dark. This one-of-a-kind show will…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is searching for a woman after she was visting a dying relative. Officials say Denise Renee Patterson, 51, has been missing since June 30th. She has not been seen or heard from since. Police say she was visiting a dying family member. She was staying at Karm on North Broadway. …… MORE
An 18-year-old is arrested for bringing an assault rifle onto a Knoxville school campus. An incident report obtained by TV News Partner WVLT shows the arrest address was for the Christian Academy of Knoxville. According to the report, law enforcement got a tip saying Aidan Eldridge was armed and going to the school to confront…… MORE
Two men were arrested after stealing a car from a dealership. Officials responded to dealership on Kingston Pike around 3:45 AM where the car was stolen and riven through a fence. KPD found the car at Alice Bell Road and Buffat Mill Road and took an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old into custody. Officials have not…… MORE
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Beginning on Thursday, Dec. 1st through Friday, Dec. 16th it’s NewsTalk 98.7’s 12 Days of Textmas! Just listen to The Phil Show for the “Holiday Keyword” to text to 865-686-8255 daily. One winner will be selected for each day and you could win great prizes.
UPDATE: The Grand Prize winner for The Home Depot Fantasy of Prizes is Jeff West! Jeff won the Festive Nutcracker LED Pre-lit Wreath, The 9 Foot Giant LED Blow Up Inflatable Santa, and the Nexgrill 30Q Turkey Fryer Package! Congratulations Jeff and thanks to all of those who were qualified, and don’t forget to check out East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s Fantasy of Trees “Christmas in the Pines” this year at the Knoxville Convention Center from Nov. 23rd through 27th!
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Update: Congratulations to Arturo Cano! He is the Grand Prize winner of the Titans Suite Experience! Arturo won 4 suite tickets to the Titans VS Jaguars game on Dec. 11th plus a parking pass and a $100 Visa card.
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