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A Man is in Custody After Reportedly Threatening a School Shooting During a Meeting with School Administration in Strawberry Plains
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

A Man is in Custody After Reportedly Threatening a School Shooting During a Meeting with School Administration in Strawberry Plains

A man is charged with threats of mass violence after he is accused of threatening a school shooting during a meeting with school administration. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it happened while 30-year-old Brandon Cole was meeting with Rush Strong School administration. Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Division along with officers from the Knoxville…MORE

SEVEN INDIVIDUALS INDICTED, CHARGED FOLLOWING IN-CUSTODY DEATH
WVLT

SEVEN INDIVIDUALS INDICTED, CHARGED FOLLOWING IN-CUSTODY DEATH

MONROE COUNTY (WOKI) – An investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three now former correctional officers, one additional correctional officer, one correctional sergeant, and two jail nurses. On February 7th, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steven Hatchett, TBI agents began investigating…MORE

TBI: Two New Arrests Made for Helping Quadruple Murder Suspect Austin Drummond

TBI: Two New Arrests Made for Helping Quadruple Murder Suspect Austin Drummond

Tiptonville, TN (WVLT / WMC) Two additional people are facing charges for working as accessories to quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond. Eric Wise, Jr. and Michell Ovelis are charged with two counts of accessory after the fact. They were booked into Madison County Jail on Tuesday. Wise and Ovelis mark five people charged with assisting…MORE

COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE ANNOUNCES HIS 2026 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR
Nate Bargatze

COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE ANNOUNCES HIS 2026 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR

Los Angeles, CA (September 3, 2025) – Coming off record setting tours in 2024 and 2025, Nate Bargatze announced today 62 dates for his 2026 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, September 5 at 10am (local time)with artist presale beginning Thursday, September 4 at 10am (local time) code “EYES”. The 2026 tour will include all new material with more dates…MORE

Knox County Launches Website for Operation Hero’s Hill: A Community Effort to House Homeless Veterans
Knox County

Knox County Launches Website for Operation Hero’s Hill: A Community Effort to House Homeless Veterans

UPDATE: 9/3/25 (WOKI) – Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Mayor Glenn Jacobs, along with Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk, visited the Associated General Contractors’ (AGC) Resource Valley Apprenticeship program yesterday (Tuesday). During the visit, they spoke with more than 200 students and participated in a hands-on portion of the construction process for Operation Hero’s Hill.…MORE

Dog Dies in West Knox County House Fire

Dog Dies in West Knox County House Fire

KNOXVILLE, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) – Rural Metro Fire said a dog died in a house fire Tuesday night. According to Jeff Bagwell with Rural Metro, crews responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Farlow Road in West Knox County at around 9:27 p.m. There, they found flames coming from the…MORE

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Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic 9/22

Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic 9/22

The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank raises support for our ministry with Knoxville’s city young people. September 22nd – Holston Hills CC