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A Former Jail Nurse is Indicted and Charged with Official Misconduct and Theft
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A Former Jail Nurse is Indicted and Charged with Official Misconduct and Theft

SCOTT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County Jail nurse. In October, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Tonja York Draughn (DOB: 12/21/64). During the course of…MORE

CDC Adds Tennessee to List of States with Measles Cases
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CDC Adds Tennessee to List of States with Measles Cases

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee has been added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) growing list of states with measles cases. According to the CDC, Tennessee is one of 30 states that have measles cases with six confirmed outbreaks since March. Tennessee Department of Health officials reported the first measles case on March…MORE

Knoxville Mayor Delivers State of the City Address

Knoxville Mayor Delivers State of the City Address

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon delivered at Covenant Health Park Friday her State of the City address. Kincannon chose Covenant Health Park as the backdrop of her speech said it “exemplifies her faith in the enduring strength of collaboration,” referring to the work done between the city, county,…MORE

A Multi-County Police Chase Ends on Hardin  Valley Road with One Person Arrested

A Multi-County Police Chase Ends on Hardin Valley Road with One Person Arrested

A multi-county chase ends in Hardin Valley and a man is arrested for stealing a car, hitting three Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Cars and various other offenses. Deputies arrested Joshua Mayes yesterday following the chase. On Tuesday, Mayes burglarized two cars before stealing a red mustang parked in a driveway. KCSO spotted the car…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Begins Multi-Year Rehabilitation of Iconic Bullhead Trail to Mount LeConte

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Begins Multi-Year Rehabilitation of Iconic Bullhead Trail to Mount LeConte

GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) —The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is beginning a multi-year rehabilitation of the iconic Bullhead Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beginning May 5, the park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal holidays, through November 6, 2025. The Bullhead Trail is…MORE

Applications Open for Tennessee’s Helene Recovery Funding

Applications Open for Tennessee’s Helene Recovery Funding

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) More money for businesses and individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene is now available directly from the State of Tennessee. Tennessee legislators have set $100 million aside as part of the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund to give help to current and future disaster recovery needs, including needs from Helene. “Tropical Storm Helene…MORE

Knoxville Police Arrest Man in February Overdose Death Investigation
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Knoxville Police Arrest Man in February Overdose Death Investigation

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Numerous narcotics are seized and a Knoxville man is arrested Tuesday, April 22 in connection to the ongoing investigation into February’s overdose death of a 23-year-old woman. Knoxville Police Department officials say 30-year-old Allen Roach was arrested during a search warrant conducted at his Cedarwood Street home. KPD says the search resulted…MORE

Reported Longest Zipline in America is Open in Pigeon Forge.
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Reported Longest Zipline in America is Open in Pigeon Forge.

An exciting attraction being billed as “the longest zipline in America” is now open in Pigeon Forge. MegaZip, located at Anakeesta’s sister property WildSide, spans an impressive 5,771 feet and features a vertical drop of over 1,000 feet. Officials say thrill-seekers can expect exhilarating speeds and maximum excitement on the new attraction. WildSide also added…MORE

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

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

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.

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.