Morgan Co (WOKI) – An inmate at the Morgan County Correctional Complex was found guilty of assaulting several officers. District Attorney General Russell Johnson says 54-year-old Dolwin Cormia was convicted of aggravated assault and three counts of simple assault. A pregnant officer gave a testimony of being punched in the face by Cormia and breaking…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms a third pediatric flu death. This news comes in its most recent “Influenza Weekly Report,” for week 8 which looks at February 16th – 22nd. The “Week 8″ report shows there were just four “open” flu outbreaks across the state, which includes all strains of influenza: Unsubtyped Flu A,…… MORE
Nashville, TN (AP – WVLT/WOKI) – Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be laid to rest in…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Fire Department crews respond to the scene of a brush fire Monday afternoon near downtown. This latest blaze coming as much of East Tennessee is under a Red Flag Warning for elevated fire risk. Fire officials say the fire broke out near Fifth Avenue and Marion Street and that four fire…… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A Sevier County man is facing a slew of charges after he fired a shotgun at a neighbor’s home. Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say Bruce Hopkins fired a shotgun near his neighbor’s house on Lin Creek Road after they got into an argument. SCSO says Hopkins’ neighbor had…… MORE
Clarksville, TN (WOKI) A man is charged with murder after his missing wife’s body is found in Scott County. Officials with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office say Megan Raymond of Clarksville was found on Saturday after a tip. Her husband, Dennis Raymond, has been arrested and charged with her murder. Clarksville Police Department officials say…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam. Sheriff James Lee Berrong says they received several reports Sunday, March 2 of a scammer claiming to be law enforcement and telling victims they need to pay $1,200 for an ankle monitor device after they were released from jail…… MORE
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approves moving forward with two campus parking projects. The first of those garages is a multistory parking garage with 1,200 spaces that will sit on the site of the current G10 parking garage. The university says beginning this fall, part of the existing garage will be demolished and…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a two alarm house fire in East Knox County. Rural Metro Fire crews along with the Knox County Sheriff’ Office responding to the fire in the 7600 block of Millertown Pike early last night (Sunday). The Knoxville Fire Department says the fire involved a two-story house and multiple structures and…… MORE
Knox County Schools will give a report on progress made toward the district’s annual goals and to celebrate the eighteen Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education. It will be at Bearden Elementary School tomorrow (Tuesday) and will focus on key data points outlined in the 2023-24 KCS Annual Report. Attendees will include…… MORE
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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!
Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square.
Join Phil Show Producer Landon “The Doz” Doane as he embarks on his journey to raise money for Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Food For Kids Program!
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee.
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