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ALABAMA MAN INDICTED, CHARGED IN 2002 BRISTOL COLD CASE
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ALABAMA MAN INDICTED, CHARGED IN 2002 BRISTOL COLD CASE

BRISTOL – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bristol Police Department, the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and the Virginia State Police has resulted in the indictment of an Alabama man in connection to a homicide that occurred more than two decades ago. In April 2002, detectives with the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department…MORE

Parkwide Fire Ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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 campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This fire ban will remain in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North…MORE

Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour
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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 in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world. The brothers, who just released their new single “Love Me To Heaven,” exclusively shared the tour news…MORE

Saturday ‘Real ID’ Appointments Now Available at Select Tennessee Driver Services Centers

Saturday ‘Real ID’ Appointments Now Available at Select Tennessee Driver Services Centers

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced today that it will begin offering additional Saturday appointments at 14 Driver Services Centers across the state for current Tennessee credential holders who want to get a REAL ID. Saturday appointments will begin at 13 participating Driver Services Centers starting this Saturday, March 22. The Savannah Driver…MORE

TN Attorney General Warns Against Home Improvement Fraud

TN Attorney General Warns Against Home Improvement Fraud

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Experts say home improvement projects pick up in the spring, but so do scams. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says if you’re considering hiring a contractor, you want to watch out for fraudulent contractors. “Home improvement scams top the list of consumer complaints received by our Division of Consumer Affairs,”…MORE

Sheriff’s Office Charges Juvenile with Rape of Child in Blount County

Sheriff’s Office Charges Juvenile with Rape of Child in Blount County

Maryville, TN (WOKI) A teen in Blount County has been arrested and charged with raping a child. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say an investigation this week confirmed that a 4-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by a 14-year-old boy while she was attending an in-home daycare in Blount County. The teen has…MORE

One of the 50 Safest College Towns in the U.S. is in East Tennessee
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One of the 50 Safest College Towns in the U.S. is in East Tennessee

Safety is top of mind for most parents when sending their children off to school, including college. Research dot com has released its top 50 safest college towns in America and one Tennessee city is on the list. Maryville is nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has a population of more…MORE

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Living with the Landon- April 1st

Living with the Landon- April 1st

Join Phil Show Producer Landon “The Doz” Doane as he embarks on his journey to raise money for Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Food For Kids Program!