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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

Dollywood Named to USA Today ‘Top Workplaces 2025’

Dollywood Named to USA Today ‘Top Workplaces 2025’

Pigeon Forge, TJN (WOKI) Dollywood Parks & Resorts has added another employment-related award to its list of recent honors by being named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award winner. Dollywood made the list of organizations with more than 2,500 employees on staff. This award celebrates organizations that have built great workplace cultures and the…MORE

Knoxville Police Report ‘Sharp’ Increase’ in DUI Arrests

Knoxville Police Report ‘Sharp’ Increase’ in DUI Arrests

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department took to social media Wednesday, urging the public never to get behind the wheel while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. The plea comes on the heels of authorities seeing a “sharp increase” in DUI reports since the start of the new year, with 118 DUI…MORE

UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed
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UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed

University of Tennessee Police say a student is charged after vandalizing dozens of cars. UTPD says 29-year-old Skye Scialabba vandalized more than 40 vehicles on campus and several others off-campus according to the Knoxville Police Department. Authorities say the tires were slashed. The student was taken into custody yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon on campus for felony…MORE

More Than $20,000 in Jewelry Stolen from Walmart, Newport Police Say

More Than $20,000 in Jewelry Stolen from Walmart, Newport Police Say

Newport, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Newport Police Department after more than $20,000 in jewelry was stolen from Walmart. NPD officials report three men went inside the store just before 11:00 p.m. on March 8 and that a witness told officers the men broke the lock to the jewelry case. NPD says…MORE

TBI and Monroe County Officials are Investigating a House Fire that Leaves Two Dead
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TBI and Monroe County Officials are Investigating a House Fire that Leaves Two Dead

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Monroe County Officials are investigating a fatal house fire which leaves two people dead. Crews were called to the 700 block of Hawkins Road in Sweetwater late Saturday night and officials were told that two people were trapped inside. Family members told deputies that they were unaccounted for and their…MORE

O’Connor Senior Center Planning Annual Pancake Fest

O’Connor Senior Center Planning Annual Pancake Fest

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The O’Connor Senior Center’s annual Pancake Fest is set to make a comeback in 2025. The annual fundraising event offers all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and drinks and also features the Senior Expo, where vendors will be showing off programs and services for seniors in Knoxville. Additionally, an artisan fair is scheduled to coincide…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!