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Crossville Man Arrested after Baby Treated at Knoxville Hospital, Sheriff Says

Crossville Man Arrested after Baby Treated at Knoxville Hospital, Sheriff Says

Crossville, TN (WOKI) A Crossville man is arrested after a baby is taken to the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for treatment. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says they were contacted by the Department of Children’s Services to investigate 25-year-old Curtis Hood in December after the baby was treated for injuries. Hood was arrested Thursday, March…MORE

Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is This Weekend

Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is This Weekend

The 2024 Knox St. Patrick’s Parade is Saturday! The parade steps off at 1pm. Participants and parade goers will want to plan accordingly, as roads begin to close at 10:45 am. The City of Knoxville announced road closure times in preparation for Saturday’s parade: The following roads will close at 10:45 a.m.:  • Hill Avenue…MORE

ACSO: Two charged After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Oak Ridge

ACSO: Two charged After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested after a high speed chase through Oak Ridge. Anderson County Deputies were called to the Marathon Gas Station on Oak Ridge Highway after a man was spotted at the gas pumps putting on a ski mask Monday morning. When deputies arrived, the man fled the scene, and…MORE

TBI Identifies Victim in Clinton Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Identifies Victim in Clinton Officer-Involved Shooting

Clinton, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identifies the victim of an officer-involved shooting Sunday in Clinton. TBI officials say 25-year-old Isaiah Gregory Hill died after Clinton police responded to the 1000 block of Medaris Street for a reported suicidal person around 8:00 p.m. TBI says the officer found Hill in a parking lot…MORE

Former Scott County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Assault, Charge Diverted

Former Scott County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Assault, Charge Diverted

Scott County, TN (WOKI) A former Scott County Sheriff’s Office Deputy pleads guilty Thursday to an assault charge but will not see the inside of a jail cell. Officials with the Oneida Police Department say 27-year-old Rachel Thomas was taken into custody and charged with assault in July of last year after she punched her…MORE

New Bill Would Ban Cell Phones in Tennessee Classrooms

New Bill Would Ban Cell Phones in Tennessee Classrooms

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Cell phones could soon be banned in Tennessee classrooms. A new bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, making its way through the General Assembly would prohibit students from displaying, using or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time unless that device is authorized or provided by the school for instructional purposes.…MORE

Dog Dies in House Fire, Knoxville Fire Department Says

Dog Dies in House Fire, Knoxville Fire Department Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One family pet is dead, but the residents are safe following a house fire Wednesday afternoon in South Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department say firefighters arrived shortly after 3:00 p.m. to a house at 2230 Knollcrest Lane to find fire coming from the front corner of the home. Six people,…MORE

A Tractor Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pop Tarts Overturns on I 640 in Knoxville

A Tractor Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pop Tarts Overturns on I 640 in Knoxville

A tractor-trailer carrying Pop-Tarts overturns on I-640 west in Knoxville. The accident happened early this morning (Tuesday), reducing the interstate to one lane. As of 10:45 a.m. the left lane remains blocked. The crash happened before 7 a.m. around mile marker six in the Whittle Springs area of North Knoxville. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee…MORE

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

A new study ranks Tennessee in the top 10 of the most sinful states in America. WalletHub released its “Most Sinful States in the U.S.” study on Tuesday morning with the Volunteer State ranked at number 5. The study compared 50 states across 55 indicators of immoral or illicit behavior, including violent crimes, excessive drinking…MORE

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Living with the Landon- April 1st

Living with the Landon- April 1st

Join Phil Show Producer Landon “The Doz” Doan as he embarks on his journey to raise money for Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Food For Kids Program!