At this time, authorities said it appears the person who shot the victim acted in self-defense. (Courtesy: TBI)
Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following allegations of a Hamblen County corrections officer assaulting an inmate.
TBI officials confirming Friday the alleged incident happened in February but did not provide any details about the allegations or the officer as the investigation is active and ongoing.
The Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office has not provided a statement, referring all questions to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Medic Regional Blood Center says the demand for type O blood is very high and they need donors. They are offering O Negative and O Positive Donors a $20 E-Gift Card for a Whole Blood Donation and a $25 E-Gift Card for a ALYX (Double Red) Donation this week. Today through Sunday you can make…
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.
Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee.
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