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Knoxville Police Identify Victim of Deadly Crash on Boright Drive

Knoxville Police Identify Victim of Deadly Crash on Boright Drive

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the victim in Thursday morning’s deadly single-car crash in northeast Knoxville. KPD says the passenger from a Honda Accord that had crashed into a tree on Boright Drive near Whitney place just before 2:00 a.m., 21-year-old T’Naesia Thomas of Knoxville, died despite life-saving measures provided on scene by…MORE

Bill that Would Limit SNAP Benefits for Junk Food has Failed in TN

Bill that Would Limit SNAP Benefits for Junk Food has Failed in TN

Nashville, TN (WOKI) A bill that would limit SNAP benefits for junk food has failed in Tennessee. Earlier in March, the Tennessee House passed a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act would have required the Tennessee Department of Human Services…MORE

Fifth Child Flu Death is Reported in Tennessee

Fifth Child Flu Death is Reported in Tennessee

A fifth child flu death has been reported in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health this death is since the season started on October 1st, for privacy reasons, further details of location and age are withheld from their report. The department’s weekly flu report has shown two new pediatric deaths in the state from the week…MORE

Knoxville Man Facing Charges after Break-In, Attempted Murder, Police Say

Knoxville Man Facing Charges after Break-In, Attempted Murder, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder following an investigation into a shooting Friday night in northwest Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say 32-year-old Davante Gamble was taken into custody following reports of an alleged break-in at a home on Thomas Street. KPD says the victim, a 32-year-old…MORE

First Measles Case Confirmed in Tennessee
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First Measles Case Confirmed in Tennessee

The first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in the state, and it’s in Middle Tennessee. Tennessee Department of Health says the infected person is recovering in their home. Doctor Joseph Gigante with the Monroe Carell, Junior Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt says the spread of measles seems to be moving fast after starting in…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

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

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

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.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

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!