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Monroe County Sheriff Breaks Down Arrest of 74-year-Old Man who Died While in Custody
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Monroe County Sheriff Breaks Down Arrest of 74-year-Old Man who Died While in Custody

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) – Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones issued a lengthy statement explaining the series of events that led up to 74-year-old Elijah Lester Isbill being arrested and what transpired following his arrest. According to Jones, Isbill was arrested by the Madisonville Police Department on Feb. 6 after officers were dispatched to a…MORE

Kenneth DeHart, Accused in Blount County Deputy’s Death, Granted New Preliminary Hearing
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Kenneth DeHart, Accused in Blount County Deputy’s Death, Granted New Preliminary Hearing

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 6/4: Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, will get a new preliminary hearing. Judge Tammy Harrington Wednesday afternoon granting the motion from DeHart’s legal team following an all-day procedural hearing Tuesday. DeHart’s attorneys argued his public defenders were not prepared at the first preliminary hearing…MORE

Knoxville Police Looking for Man in Connection to Assault in the Inskip Area

Knoxville Police Looking for Man in Connection to Assault in the Inskip Area

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection to an assault in the Inskip area of Knoxville. KPD says the man has noticeable tattoos, predominantly on his neck, and rides a black motorcycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at (865) 215-7165.…MORE

Knox County’s “Park and Play” Summer Pop-Up Program Gets Underway
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Knox County’s “Park and Play” Summer Pop-Up Program Gets Underway

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County announced Tuesday that its “Park & Play” program will be visiting parks across the county this summer, beginning on Thursday. The pop-up program offers a wide range of fun and activities, including board games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, group games and athletic demonstrations. “It’s a simple, fun way to…MORE

Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn Signed into TN Law

Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn Signed into TN Law

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee lawmakers are touting a new law recently signed by Governor Bill Lee that will combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in the state. The law makes it a criminal offense to knowingly possess, distribute, or produce any software or technology specifically designed to create or facilitate the creation of AI-generated…MORE

Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found
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Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found

Another incident in downtown Gatlinburg shuts down part of the Parkway. The Gatlinburg Police Department was one of several departments to respond to a reported suspicious package last night (Tuesday) in the 700 block of Parkway. As a precaution, officials rerouted vehicular and pedestrian traffic along this portion of Parkway and Maples Lane but it…MORE

Oak Ridge Program Offers Kids Free Meals over the Summer

Oak Ridge Program Offers Kids Free Meals over the Summer

Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Oak Ridge Schools is teaming up with Southwest Food Excellence to give free meals to anyone under 18 over the summer. The meals will come from ETHRA Sunshine Busses at several locations across the region and will be served, Monday through Friday, through June 27. The schedule is below: “We’re committed…MORE

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

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

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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.