The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man’s body is found in Norris Lake. Officers found the body late yesterday morning, in the Macedonia area in LaFollette. Officers also found a vehicle in the water.… MORE
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Shooting Involving a Naked Man Who Destroyed a Home’s Interior
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred after a naked man destroyed a home’s interior. It happened in a home in the 7800 block of Westland Drive. KCSO officials say the man entered the home reportedly uninvited and was violent when officers arrived on the scene. The suspect was transported to…… MORE
Zoo Lights at Zoo Knoxville will Feature a Pop-Up Crafter’s Market Saturday
Zoo Lights presented by Chick-fil-A will be featuring a pop-up Crafter’s Market on Saturday, December 10. In addition to beautiful animal lanterns, lighting, and festive food and drinks, guests can shop for unique holiday gifts and support local businesses. Zoo Lights is open each Wednesday through Sunday until January 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until…… MORE
Crimestoppers is Helping Get Criminals off the Streets and Recovering Property, Weapons and Drugs and Counting on Community Tips
Eighty arrests have been made thanks to tips to East Tennessee Valley Crimestoppers. Also, 37 fugitives have been caught and 34 warrants issued. Stacey Payne with Crimestoppers says they reach up to 200,000 people each time they make a post. She says they just need the right people to view the post and make a…… MORE
A Woman is Convicted of Shooting and Killing Her Boyfriend Following Break-Up
A woman is convicted of shooting and killing her boyfriend when he broke up with her. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says 44 year-old Shanida Holland was convicted of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and false reporting and sentenced to life in prison after a shooting investigated by Knoxville Police at the Southside Flats…… MORE
Shania Twain Bringing Her Queen of Me Tour to Knoxville in 2023
Country music superstar Shania Twain bringing the second leg of her 2023 Queen of Me Tour to Thompson Boling Arena. The show will be October 16 in Knoxville and tickets for the newly added dates go on sale starting December 16th at LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning next Tuesday (12/13)…… MORE
Knox County Has a New Maternity Policy Which They Hope will Attract New Employees
At the November Commission meetings, Knox County’s Human Resources Department introduced a new employment policy they hope will help recruit and retain talented workers. Under the new policy, which applies to both births and adoptions/placements, those eligible for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will be compensated for up to eight weeks at their full, regular…… MORE
An Elderly Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting an 8 Year-Old
A 72-year-old man is sentenced to 61 years in prison without parole for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old. Joseph Owen pled guilt to two counts of rape of a child and three counts of aggravated sexual battery.… MORE
An East Tennessee Baker in Quarterfinals of the Greatest Baker Competition
An East Tennessee baker advancing into the quarterfinals of the Greatest Baker competition. Emily Cooke, owner and baker at Buttercup Bakehouse in Maynardville, has made it through five heated rounds. Cooke specializes in banana pudding cookies and danishes as well as a German Pastry, the recipe from her grandmother who immigrated from Germany. Winning the…… MORE
Morristown Police Need Help to Find Missing Man
Morristown Police Department investigators are searching for Doyel Cockrell, who has not been seen or heard from since November 7. Cockrell was last seen at New Buds Bar in White Pine. Police say Cockrell is not wanted for a crime, police and his family just want to confirm that he is safe. He is 6…… MORE
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