Rural Metro Fire and Knox County Rescue are on the scene of an accident between a car and a school bus on Gamble Rd in the Heiskell Community. There are no injuries reported at this time.… MORE
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Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020
Deaths across Knox and Anderson counties have increased more than 11 percent in 2020 from 2019, while homicides rose nearly 72 percent, according to the 2020 Annual Report. The annual report was released by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center which provides autopsy and consultative services for 23 counties in Middle and East Tennessee. According…… MORE
Three Sports Book Companies Approved for Licensing in TN
(AP) A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee’s online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing wagers on Nov. 1. FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings drew the approval Wednesday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. The panel has also approved companies to play various…… MORE
$5,000 Reward Offered in Death of Knoxville Woman
The family is offering a $5,000 reward after the death of a Knoxville woman earlier this year. 24-year-old Aseal Iysheh was shot to death June 11th outside the BJ’s Food Mart on Magnolia. She was found in the parking lot shot multiple times. So far no arrests have been made, but investigators believe there were…… MORE
There Isn’t a Set End to the Knox Co. Mask Order
On Friday, the new mask order in Knox County went into effect. The new order requires face masks to be worn in all indoor public spaces across Knoxville. The new order has raised the question, when will it end? The answer isn’t clear. During Monday’s Knox County Health Department press briefing, KCHD Director…… MORE
Nashville DA Won’t Prosecute For Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk says his office will no longer prosecute individuals for possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana. A statement released on Wednesday said the new policy will benefit people who would otherwise have to deal with criminal charges, possible jail time and corresponding negative…… MORE
Tennessee Athletics Department Preparing for Full Neyland Stadium
Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer said Tennessee is preparing for a full Neyland Stadium this fall. During an interview on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, Fulmer emphasized that it’s easier to plan for a full stadium and then make changes than it is to plan for limited capacity then have to adjust. “I…… MORE
Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 17
Tennessee’s new statewide Covid-19 numbers show an increase of 313 in the number of cases, just a one percent increase from yesterday, that pushes the total to 31,830. There have been 21,282 recoveries and 497 deaths (up 4 from yesterday), 2,180 hospitalized, associated with Covid-19. County By County Breakdown … MORE
Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Monday, June 15
Tennessee’s new statewide Covid-19 numbers show an increase of 728 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 31,160. There have been 20,062 recoveries and 483 deaths (+8), 2,106 hospitalized, associated with Covid-19. County By County Breakdown … MORE
Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Thursday, June 11
Tennessee’s new statewide COVID-19 numbers show an increase of 471 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 28,340. There have been 18,922 recoveries and 441 deaths (up 5 from Wednesday), 2,011 hospitalized, associated with COVID-19. County By County Breakdown … MORE
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Knoxville Museum of Art- Artist on Location- 4/26
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artists on Location 2025, a Plein Air Painting Event, at the Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.
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.
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