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Body Found Along Nolichucky River Identified as Man Missing from Flooding Caused by Helene
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WVLT) – A body found along the Nolichucky River on Thursday has been identified as a man who went missing from flooding caused by Helene.The body was found Thursday afternoo...
May 04, 2025
“Dolly’s Joleans” Bring Country and Glam in Dolly’s New Denim Fashion Line
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Nashville, TN (WSMV) Country music icon Dolly Parton is bringing her signature sparkle to the fashion world.The limited edition denim line is called "Dolly's Joleans," nam...
Apr 02, 2025
Federal Government Cancels Almost $1M in Food Shipments to Second Harvest Food Bank
Maryville, TN (WOKI) The federal government has canceled almost $1 million in food shipments to East Tennessee’s Second Harvest Food Bank.Officials with Second Harvest say 21 tractor-trailer loa...
Mar 31, 2025
After Serving More Than Four Decades, Pigeon Forge’s City Manager Announces Retirement
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The City of Pigeon Forge says its city manager of 44 years will soon be retiring.Earlene Teaster became Tennessee's first female city manager when she was named to the position...
Mar 26, 2025
Parkwide Fire Ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GATLINBURG, Tenn.-Due to dry conditions, low relative humidity, a continued high fire danger, and forecasted high winds, the National Park Service (NPS) is instituting an immediate ban on all campfire...
Mar 23, 2025
Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour
The highly anticipated JONASCON, Jonas Brothers revealed tour details for their massive "JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM" tour - a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing ...
Mar 23, 2025
UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed
University of Tennessee Police say a student is charged after vandalizing dozens of cars.UTPD says 29-year-old Skye Scialabba vandalized more than 40 vehicles on campus and several others off-campus a...
Mar 19, 2025
KCS To Report On Progress, Celebrate Reward Schools
Knox County Schools will give a report on progress made toward the district's annual goals and to celebrate the eighteen Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education.It will be a...
Mar 02, 2025
I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene
KNOXVILLE - In another milestone of the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, motorists can travel between the two states on I-40 for the first ti...
Feb 28, 2025
Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the af...
Feb 16, 2025
