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TDOT to Begin Resurfacing on I-40 in Sevier County

TDOT to Begin Resurfacing on I-40 in Sevier County

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be performing resurfacing work on Interstate 40 in Sevierville and Sevier County beginning Sunday evening, May 4, 2025. The work will be conducted Sunday-Thursday from 7:00 p.m.-6:00a.m. The project is expected to take several weeks to complete. The work will require lane closures and changing traffic patterns. Motorists should…MORE

Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise
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Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise

Gatlinburg police reminding people that as spring is here so are the bears. Officials say whether you live here or are visiting the area, it is important to take proper precautions to remain BearWise. In April, three bears were killed because they had been conditioned to eat human food. If you see a bear, be…MORE

Knoxville Police Arrest a Teen Wanted for Attempted First-Degree Murder Charges in Connection to an East Knoxville Shooting
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Knoxville Police Arrest a Teen Wanted for Attempted First-Degree Murder Charges in Connection to an East Knoxville Shooting

On Wednesday night, members of the Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team took 18-year-old Robert Brabson into custody at an apartment on West Parkway Avenue. Brabson was wanted for attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, charges that were the result of a shooting that happened on…MORE

TVA Surveys Fish Population in Douglas Lake after Flooding from Hurricane Helene
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TVA Surveys Fish Population in Douglas Lake after Flooding from Hurricane Helene

DANDRIDGE, TN (WVLT / shared by WOKI) – When the remnants of Hurricane Helene ripped through East Tennessee, it impacted not only people, but also our wildlife. On Wednesday, biologists with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee Valley Authority surveyed fish in Douglas Lake to learn how the fish are doing after the storm.…MORE

An Escaped East Tennessee Inmate is Back in Custody
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An Escaped East Tennessee Inmate is Back in Custody

A Claiborne County inmate is back in custody two weeks after escaping a work detail. The Sheriff’s office says Larry Poore escaped from the Cumberland Gap area April the 14th. The Sheriff’s office says they caught and arrested Poore early yesterday (Wednesday) near a home he used to live in the Oak Village Circle area.…MORE

Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Connecticut Woman

Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Connecticut Woman

Tazewell, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 21-year-old woman they say was last seen Tuesday evening. CCSO says Juliet Rose Morgado, 21 was reported missing from 193 Jennings Lane in Tazewell and that she had moved to Tennessee from Connecticut recently to escape an abusive boyfriend. Officials…MORE

Cherokee National Forest Crews to Close Road for Repairs

Cherokee National Forest Crews to Close Road for Repairs

Newport, TN (WOKI) The U.S. Forest Service announcing Wednesday that crews would be closing a portion of Rocky Top Road in the Cherokee National Forest for road repairs in June. According to officials, Rocky Top Road, also known as NFSR 402, was damaged by stormy weather, prompting the need for work from mile 2.22 to…MORE

Former Blount County Gym Teacher Sentenced in Student Assault Cases

Former Blount County Gym Teacher Sentenced in Student Assault Cases

Blount County, TN (WOKI) A former Blount County gym teacher is sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to touching elementary school students. Court officials confirming 49-year-old Joseph Dalton will serve six months of supervised probation for the five assault charges levied against him. Primarily, investigators at the time said Dalton was shown hugging students, touching them…MORE

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The 2nd Annual Dead End BBQ/Elm Hill Bologna Ultimate Bologna Showdown

The 2nd Annual Dead End BBQ/Elm Hill Bologna Ultimate Bologna Showdown

The 2nd Annual Dead End BBQ/Elm Hill Bologna Ultimate BolognaShowdown, sanctioned by Major League Eating, will take place May 10from 11 am –1 pm at the University of Tennessee intramural fields,3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN. #1 ranked Joey Chestnut will beback to defend his title. Twelve other professionals will compete aswell. The eating contest will…

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

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.