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Search Underway after Inmate Escapes in Claiborne County, Sheriff’s Office Says

Search Underway after Inmate Escapes in Claiborne County, Sheriff’s Office Says

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped custody Monday afternoon. Officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office say 59-year-old Larry Keith Poore, of Cumberland Gap, escaped around 1:15 p.m. Monday while on work detail in the Oak Village Circle area in Cumberland Gap. Poore was last…MORE

State Review of Knox County Trustee’s Office Leads to at Least One Firing

State Review of Knox County Trustee’s Office Leads to at Least One Firing

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Currently underway, a state review of the Knox County Trustee’s Office leads to at least one employee being fired from the agency. Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs releasing a statement Monday saying that the ongoing examination by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has “revealed an unfortunate breach to our policies,” adding that as…MORE

Search Underway for Missing Woman in Putnam County

Search Underway for Missing Woman in Putnam County

Cookeville, TN (WOKI) Police in Putnam County are asking for help finding a missing woman. Officials with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office say 23-year-old Cassidy Chalee Madison Jackson was last heard from on Friday, April 11 and is believed to be with a man unknown to her family or authorities. PCSO says Jackson is white…MORE

THP: Two Dead in Wrong-Way Crash in Greene County

THP: Two Dead in Wrong-Way Crash in Greene County

Greene County, TN (WOKI) Two people are dead after a wrong-way crash in Greene County. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol reporting that the crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. Monday morning when 80-year-old Paul Martinez, who was driving northbound along I-81 South near mile marker 30, hit another car head-on. Both Martinez and 37-year-old Sherri…MORE

Second Body Found After Three Teens Jumped into River Following Police Chase
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Second Body Found After Three Teens Jumped into River Following Police Chase

LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn.—Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) law enforcement officials assisted in the recovery of the bodies of two missing teenagers who jumped into the Tennessee River from Interstate 75 in Loudon County. TWRA wildlife officers and investigators joined the search on Wednesday morning.  On Friday, they located and recovered the first victim using a…MORE

Nico Out, Coach Josh Heupel Remarks and Orange and White Game

Nico Out, Coach Josh Heupel Remarks and Orange and White Game

Tennessee Football’s now former quarterback Nico Iamaleava didn’t take part in Saturday’s Orange and White and has departed from the program,  opening up the game to showcase redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and true freshman George MacIntyre in the role of quarterback.  Saturday’s game ended in a tie, 14 – 14 with the two quarterbacks completing…MORE

East Tennessee Pastor Being Held for Ransom in
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East Tennessee Pastor Being Held for Ransom in

Josh Sullivan, a missionary from Fellowship Baptist, is being held for ransom by kidnappers in South Africa. Multiple armed and masked kidnappers took him from the church while he was preaching Thursday. They escaped by stealing Sullivan’s own truck. His home church, Fellowship Baptist Church in Maryville, has been waiting anxiously for their brother Josh…MORE

One of Two Missing Teens in Loudon County Found Dead, Sheriff Says

One of Two Missing Teens in Loudon County Found Dead, Sheriff Says

Loudon County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office share grim news Friday afternoon in their search for two of three teens who they say jumped from the Tennessee River bridge following an early morning police chase Wednesday. LCSO says one teen has been in custody since Wednesday and is receiving treatment for…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!