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Alcoa Detectives Arrest Two of 6 Suspects in 2024 Apartment Vandalism Case, Police Say

Alcoa Detectives Arrest Two of 6 Suspects in 2024 Apartment Vandalism Case, Police Say

Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Police in Alcoa announcing officers have arrested two of six suspects in a massive apartment vandalism case from April of 2024. APD officials say the vandalism occurred on April 1st of last year at the Ardmore Apartment construction site. Detectives say they found damaged appliances, toilets, pipes and more at the site,…MORE

Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene
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Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene

Several East Tennessee counties are still working to rebuild months after Helene ripped through, including Unicoi County. On September 27th, the Nolichucky River flooded parts of the county. The river flooded businesses, churches and homes. Now nearly six months later, people are still hopeful it can return to normal. Along the river, debris is getting…MORE

Harrogate Restaurant Fire Deemed Accidental, Claiborne County Sheriff Says

Harrogate Restaurant Fire Deemed Accidental, Claiborne County Sheriff Says

Harrogate, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more now about Monday’s deadly restaurant fire in Claiborne County. The fire at Bronco Mexican Restaurant in Harrogate prompted a response from several agencies. Officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office say that after getting the fire under control, firefighters found a body inside; that person died of smoke inhalation.…MORE

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…MORE

A Major Drug Operation in Lenior City Leads to the Arrest of Six on Felony Charges
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A Major Drug Operation in Lenior City Leads to the Arrest of Six on Felony Charges

Lenior City, TN (WOKI/WVLT) A major drug operation is shut down in Lenoir City with six arrested on felony charges.  District Attorney General Russell Johnson says officials say the home, in the 14000 block of Beals Chapel Road, has been a “hub of criminal activity for several years.”    Multiple agencies including the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and…MORE

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Starting Thursday, March 6, 2025, through Monday, March 24, 2025, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger traffic due to Spring Break travel.  With an increased number of travelers in the airport, it is important to be aware of the following information when traveling during those dates:MORE

Search Underway for Missing Man Last Seen in Knox County Last Month, KCSO Says

Search Underway for Missing Man Last Seen in Knox County Last Month, KCSO Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing man who they say was last seen several weeks ago. KCSO officials say 59-year-old Daniel Lee was last seen on February 16 at around 8:30 p.m. leaving Founders Park on Campbell Station Road. KCSO says Lee was wearing a blue…MORE

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County. TBI officials say the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 9000 block of Peavine Road following officers’ pursuit of a suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jody Tollet, of Crab Orchard who was…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!