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Medic with a Slight Lead Against LifeSouth in Annual UT versus FL Blood Drive

Medic with a Slight Lead Against LifeSouth in Annual UT versus FL Blood Drive

The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive runs through tomorrow (Friday); it’s the annual UT versus Florida Blood drive to see which blood bank can collect the most blood donations. Medic won last year and has a slight lead so far this year (Wednesday Medic collected 397 units and blood compared to LifeSouth’s 347 with the…MORE

One person was killed in an ATV vehicle crash in Campbell County.

One person was killed in an ATV vehicle crash in Campbell County.

One person was killed in an ATV vehicle crash in Campbell County.

Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Tackett Loop, which is between Caryville and Beech Groove.

THP says Allison Ruley was driving the ATV north on Tackett Loop when it went left the right side of the roadway. After traveling down an embankment, the ATV overturned and struck a tree.

Ruley died in the crash. She was the only person listed in the THP report and she was not wearing a helmet. MORE

Tennessee And Knox County Gas Prices Continue To Drop

Tennessee And Knox County Gas Prices Continue To Drop

The average gas price in Tennessee has dropped to under $4 a gallon. According to AAA, the current average gas price in Tennessee is $3.97. In Knox County, the average gas price is $4.06 The average gas price in Knoxville has continued to drop over the last couple of weeks from $4.09, according to AAA.…MORE

KPD Arrest Man For Church Burglary In Progress

KPD Arrest Man For Church Burglary In Progress

A man faces burglary charges after the Knoxville Police Department arrested him at a church. Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress on Friday night at Piney Grove Church. Officers reportedly spotted 29-year-old Anthony Dull in the church and then noticed a broken doorknob and window. KPD took Dull into custody where he has been charged with…MORE

KPD Identify Vehicle Involved in Catalytic Converter Theft

KPD Identify Vehicle Involved in Catalytic Converter Theft

The Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in finding a vehicle involved in a catalytic converter theft yesterday. The theft occurred in the 5900 block of Weisbrook Lane. The truck is a 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab with the rear bumper missing and with black wheels.MORE

Founder of Museum of Appalachia Dies at 91

Founder of Museum of Appalachia Dies at 91

The Museum of Appalachia founder, John Rice Irwin, died Sunday at the age of 91. The announcement was made on the museum’s Facebook page. Irwin who founded the museum in 1969, collected over 250,000 authentic Appalachian artifacts that were gathered over half a century.Donations made in memory of John Rice Irwin may be made to…MORE

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Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof.