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Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020

Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020

Posted on May 24, 2021

Deaths across Knox and Anderson counties have increased more than 11 percent in 2020 from 2019, while homicides rose nearly 72 percent, according to the 2020 Annual Report. The annual report was released by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center which provides autopsy and consultative services for 23 counties in Middle and East Tennessee. According…… MORE

Three Sports Book Companies Approved for Licensing in TN

Posted on September 25, 2020

(AP) A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee’s online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing wagers on Nov. 1. FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings drew the approval Wednesday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. The panel has also approved companies to play various…… MORE

$5,000 Reward Offered in Death of Knoxville Woman

Posted on August 17, 2020

The family is offering a $5,000 reward after the death of a Knoxville woman earlier this year. 24-year-old Aseal Iysheh was shot to death June 11th outside the BJ’s Food Mart on Magnolia. She was found in the parking lot shot multiple times. So far no arrests have been made, but investigators believe there were…… MORE

There Isn’t a Set End to the Knox Co. Mask Order

Posted on July 7, 2020

On Friday, the new mask order in Knox County went into effect. The new order requires face masks to be worn in all indoor public spaces across Knoxville.   The new order has raised the question, when will it end? The answer isn’t clear.   During Monday’s Knox County Health Department press briefing, KCHD Director…… MORE

Nashville DA Won’t Prosecute For Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

Nashville DA Won’t Prosecute For Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

Posted on July 1, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk says his office will no longer prosecute individuals for possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana.   A statement released on Wednesday said the new policy will benefit people who would otherwise have to deal with criminal charges, possible jail time and corresponding negative…… MORE

Tennessee Athletics Department Preparing for Full Neyland Stadium

Tennessee Athletics Department Preparing for Full Neyland Stadium

Posted on June 24, 2020

Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer said Tennessee is preparing for a full Neyland Stadium this fall.   During an interview on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, Fulmer emphasized that it’s easier to plan for a full stadium and then make changes than it is to plan for limited capacity then have to adjust.   “I…… MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 17

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 17

Posted on June 17, 2020

Tennessee’s new statewide Covid-19 numbers show an increase of 313 in the number of cases, just a one percent increase from yesterday, that pushes the total to 31,830. There have been 21,282 recoveries and 497 deaths (up 4 from yesterday), 2,180 hospitalized, associated with Covid-19.   County By County Breakdown  … MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Monday, June 15

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Monday, June 15

Posted on June 15, 2020

Tennessee’s new statewide Covid-19 numbers show an increase of 728 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 31,160. There have been 20,062 recoveries and 483 deaths (+8), 2,106 hospitalized, associated with Covid-19.   County By County Breakdown  … MORE

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GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!