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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

Monroe County Evacuations Lifted as Crews Get Fires Under Control, Mayor Says

Monroe County Evacuations Lifted as Crews Get Fires Under Control, Mayor Says

Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) Evacuation orders are lifted Wednesday afternoon in Monroe County as emergency crews continue to fight several brush fires that broke out Tuesday. According to Mayor Mitch Ingram all evacuation orders were lifted around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday. The mayor says the ongoing firefighting efforts have strained both Tellico Plains and Monroe County…MORE

Knox County Schools Yearly Report is Unveiled by Superintendent

Knox County Schools Yearly Report is Unveiled by Superintendent

Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk with an update about the system’s academic performance growth, budgeting and the district’s 18 reward schools. It was part of a presentation today (Tuesday) on the district’s yearly report. Knox County’s report shows a modest increase in third grade English and language arts test scores, a hot topic…MORE

Tellico Plains Wildfire Grows to 200 Acres, Some Evacuations Still Active

Tellico Plains Wildfire Grows to 200 Acres, Some Evacuations Still Active

Update 3/5/25: Multiple agencies from around East Tennessee responded to brush fires in Tellico Plains which have burned more than 200 acres. Despite the rainfall, evacuation orders remain until roads are deemed safe enough to pass. The Knoxville Fire Department has sent a crew to assist with the brush fire. EMA officials say that people…MORE

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

Maynardville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Union Countyafter two people are found dead Monday night inside a Maynardville home. Maynardville Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a possible domestic incident and shooting at a residence in the 100 block of Walter Way. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say officers…MORE

An Inmate is Found Guilty of Assaulting Several Morgan County Correction Officers
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An Inmate is Found Guilty of Assaulting Several Morgan County Correction Officers

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

Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Another Pediatric Flu Death

Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Another Pediatric Flu Death

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

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire Near Downtown

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire Near Downtown

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

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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!