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Knox County School Board Approves a New Elementary School in Farragut
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Knox County School Board Approves a New Elementary School in Farragut

The Knox County Board of Education voted unanimously in favor on an agreement that would consist of building a new elementary school costing nearly $44 million. The proposed design plans are for the new K-5 Farragut-area elementary school located at 202 Village Commons Boulevard. The entire property will encompass more than 144,000 square feet. Last…MORE

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

A search in Loudon County for two missing teens has now become a recovery mission. Sheriff Jimmy Davis making the announcement yesterday (Thursday). It’s the latest update in a rescue effort that was started by a call from Blake Moore who says early Wednesday morning, he got an odd request from a neighbor. His neighbor…MORE

Tennessee Department of Education Releases Checklist to Receive State Money to Send Children to Private School

Tennessee Department of Education Releases Checklist to Receive State Money to Send Children to Private School

The Tennessee Department of Education has released a checklist for families interested in getting state money to send their children to private school. The checklist centers on the controversial Education Freedom Scholarship Program, also known as the school voucher bill which uses state dollars to families interested in private school.  That bill passed at the…MORE

Nearly $6K Missing from Blount County Fire Protection District, TN Comptroller Says

Nearly $6K Missing from Blount County Fire Protection District, TN Comptroller Says

Blount County, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Fire Protection District is on-the-hook for nearly $6,000 in missing funds, an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office reveals. According to investigators, employees of BCFPD failed to record or deposit a minimum of $5,785 in customer cash between January and November of 2023. The Comptroller’s Office says that…MORE

Knox County Schools’ 865 Academies Hosts Yearly Career Expo

Knox County Schools’ 865 Academies Hosts Yearly Career Expo

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County students got the chance to rub shoulders Thursday with future employers during the school district’s third annual career expo. The hiring event is part of Knox County Schools’ 865 Academies program and allows teens to get a jump start on summer jobs, seasonal employment or…MORE

Driver Cited in North Knoxville Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Driver Cited in North Knoxville Fatal Motorcycle Crash

We now know more details in a fatal motorcycle crash in North Knoxville. The crash happened Friday night on Green Estates Way off East Beaver Creek when a car, driven by 32 year-old Antonio Campos was pulling out from a gravel lot, homes are still under construction on this road, to turn left onto the…MORE

Knoxville Police are Searching for a Man Wanted on Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges
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Knoxville Police are Searching for a Man Wanted on Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges

Homicide Unit detectives are attempting to locate 32-year-old Willie Tolbert, of Knoxville. Tolbert is wanted for two counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and additional weapon charges following a shooting that happened on Wednesday night.  At around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, KPD officers responded to…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department Says Arson is the Cause of Business Fire on Liberty Street
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Knoxville Fire Department Says Arson is the Cause of Business Fire on Liberty Street

Today, April 9, 2025, Knoxville Fire Department investigators arrested and charged 42-year-old Brandon Humfleet with arson. Humfleet was arrested earlier this morning following a fire at a business at 1520 Liberty Street. The fire was initially reported at 3:50 a.m.   When firefighters arrived at the business, they determined that the blaze had been intentionally…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!