The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help to learn what happened to a man found dead in his own trunk ten years ago. Jim Miller’s body was found in the trunk of his own car in rural Monroe County. Investigators say the car had been set on fire. Miller’s wife, Vickie said…… MORE
Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Powell. Officers responded to a home in the 7800 block of Camberley Drive just before 3am for a report of a person shot. Deputies found a deceased male victim. KCSO Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident.… MORE
With the success of many Covid-19 Vaccines in clinical trials, Knox County is slated to receive 975 shots of vaccine in December. Charity Menefee of the Knox County Health Department said 975 shots does not necessarily mean 975 people can receive vaccines because people may have to take two shots in order for the…… MORE
Sevier County Schools will move to virtual learning starting tomorrow (Wednesday). Officials say “In order to reduce contacts between students on the upcoming half-day of school and to allow for continued deep cleaning efforts all classes will be taught virtually” . Students are expected to return to class on November 30.… MORE
Tennessee Vols basketball activities are suspended. Head Coach Rick Barnes has tested positive for COVID-19. Other Tier 1 staffers, includes coaches, student-athletes, team managers and support staff also tested positive for the virus. Two games have been postponed. UT says the program is following protocol for the positive cases. Athletic Director Philip Fulmer has also…… MORE
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon published a statement on twitter leading up to Monday night’s Knox County Board of Health meeting. The statement is posted below: The Board of Health is slated to meet beginning at 5:00 pm Monday evening as cases of Covid-19 rise in Knox County. The board is scheduled to discuss…… MORE
A mask mandate went into effect in Roane County Monday morning. In a statement, Roane County executive Ron Woody said “I hope the community will take this order without causing more divisions among our citizens. I hope no law enforcement will be needed due to this order.” Woody cited a recent rise in Covid-19…… MORE
The Knox County Board of Health will hold another specially called meeting this (Monday) afternoon at five o’clock. The board is expected to discuss, and possibly vote on, restrictions designed to try and help slow the spread of COVID-19. The board will discuss limiting restaurant capicity to 25 percent, a 9pm curfew on alcohol sales,…… MORE
Cineworld, Parent company of Regal Cinemas, which closed its cinemas in the U.S. and the U.K., has secured more than $750 million of new financing that it hopes will see it through the coronavirus pandemic. The company says its finances will be bolstered over over the coming months largely from a new debt facility as…… MORE
Fantasy of Trees is going virtual this year. The event is to help purchase life-saving equipment for Children’s Hospital. You can go to Fantasy of Trees dot org to purchase a raffle tree ticket for $10 through November 29th. First prize is a beautifully decorated seven-foot tree and gifts from Walmart. This prize package includes…… MORE
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The Virtual Camping for Cans Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank is underway in memory of Billy Kidd. Join us in helping our friends and neighbors throughout East Tennessee by making an online donation.
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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas takes place Nov. 7 – Jan. 3! Enter here for your chance to win season passes for 2021!
Fantasy of Trees is hosting a virtual raffle for the Walmart and Home Depot Raffle Trees from Nov. 1 – 29!
The Mission of Hope Cyber Barrel Christmas Drive takes place November 1 – December 5!