Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Health Department is losing federal dollars that funded several initiatives aimed at keeping East Tennesseans healthy. Department officials announcing Wednesday that its Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity grant was canceled early. Though the money was always meant to be temporary, the department says the early cancellation came as a surprise.…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Nashville, TN (WSMV) Country music icon Dolly Parton is bringing her signature sparkle to the fashion world. The limited edition denim line is called “Dolly’s Joleans,” named after her famous song “Jolene.” Parton is collaborating with the brand Good American, which was co-founded by Khloé Kardashian. The brand is the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Four Knoxville men are arrested and hundreds of grams of meth and fentanyl seized in a drug bust Monday by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. According to charging documents, Jahwyon Farmer, Antonio Anderson, Thomas Alexander and Jamar Cortez face drug and weapons charges after KCSO deputies found drugs, guns and cash during…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 38-year-old Knoxville man faces over three decades in prison for a 2023 murder near downtown. District Attorney General Charme Allen’s office, making the announcement Wednesday, says Jayshawn Williams was found guilty of second-degree murder when he shot and killed 35-year-old Travis Brown on May 3 of 2023. “This is just a…… MORE
An Oliver Springs man is charged after he allegedly put a referee in a headlock during a basketball game. Officers went to Grace Christian Academy on Saturday after receiving a report that a parent had assaulted a referee. Officers say the referee told them that 54 year-old Jerry Crass disagreed with a call made during the…… MORE
Tennessee (THSO – WOKI) On Tuesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, partnered with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for “Operation Hands Free” to crack down on violators of Tennessee’s…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Those whose homes were damaged by Helene in three Tennessee counties have another chance to get funding for reconstruction. The money is coming from the Appalachia Service Project, which is using money from the American Rescue Plan Act. The group is offering the funding to those who live in Cocke, Carter and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man with multiple outstanding warrants including one for aggravated assault. KPD says 38-year-old Tayon Walker of Knoxville faces charges of aggravated assault, failure to appear and felony evading arrest. Police say the assault charge is in reference to an incident…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) March did not draw to a close without another campaign in the ongoing battle between the City of Sevierville and Camping World. This time, the city filed a complaint March 19 in chancery court demanding that the company be fined $50 a day for its continued refusal to lower its 130-foot-tall flag…… MORE
Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for help to identify a man suspected of vandalizing a Tesla Model 3. It happened March 1st at West Town Mall. The suspect keyed the White Tesla causing substantial damage. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.… MORE
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Medic Regional Blood Center says the demand for type O blood is very high and they need donors. They are offering O Negative and O Positive Donors a $20 E-Gift Card for a Whole Blood Donation and a $25 E-Gift Card for a ALYX (Double Red) Donation this week. Today through Sunday you can make…
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.
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!
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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