The Blount County Sheriff’s Office with a scam warning if you buy a shirt or other things in memory of fallen Deputy Greg McCowan and or Deputy Shelby Eggers. They say the families of both deputies have approved three T-shirts where all the money will be donated to them. One is at Pokey Sports in…… MORE
Scott County, TN (WOKI) A former Scott County Sheriff’s Office Deputy pleads guilty Thursday to an assault charge but will not see the inside of a jail cell. Officials with the Oneida Police Department say 27-year-old Rachel Thomas was taken into custody and charged with assault in July of last year after she punched her…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Cell phones could soon be banned in Tennessee classrooms. A new bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, making its way through the General Assembly would prohibit students from displaying, using or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time unless that device is authorized or provided by the school for instructional purposes.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One family pet is dead, but the residents are safe following a house fire Wednesday afternoon in South Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department say firefighters arrived shortly after 3:00 p.m. to a house at 2230 Knollcrest Lane to find fire coming from the front corner of the home. Six people,…… MORE
A tractor-trailer carrying Pop-Tarts overturns on I-640 west in Knoxville. The accident happened early this morning (Tuesday), reducing the interstate to one lane. As of 10:45 a.m. the left lane remains blocked. The crash happened before 7 a.m. around mile marker six in the Whittle Springs area of North Knoxville. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee…… MORE
A new study ranks Tennessee in the top 10 of the most sinful states in America. WalletHub released its “Most Sinful States in the U.S.” study on Tuesday morning with the Volunteer State ranked at number 5. The study compared 50 states across 55 indicators of immoral or illicit behavior, including violent crimes, excessive drinking…… MORE
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says she’s reviewed and closed the case file involving the shooting and death of Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely and the suspect involved in the case. Deputies Blakely and James Loft responded to a domestic call in October in West Knox County. Officials say when they got there they…… MORE
The 55th Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville begins this weekend. It will be tomorrow and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Civic Coliseum and on Monday at 7 p.m. The one-hour performance starts in darkness; please arrive early to avoid searching for seats in the dark. Special music will begin 30 minutes prior to the…… MORE
Free family activities this weekend at Knoxville Museum of Art The Knoxville Museum of Art welcomes the community for several fun, educational and free events for all ages during December. Sunday, Dec. 10: Second Sunday Art Activity; Free Children in grades K-6 are invited to drop in between 1-4 p.m. for a hands-on art activity…… MORE
Updated story: Knoxville Police have identified the suspect and victim in a fatal shooting at Arbor Place Apartments and are asking for help to locate that suspect. Homicide Unit detectives have obtained warrants charging Jesse Bailey Jr., 28 of Knoxville, Tenn., with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during…… MORE
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