‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

September 18, 2023
(Photo Credit: WonderWorks on Facebook)

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Homeschool parents can bring their children’s education experience to a new level by visiting WonderWorks during “Homeschool Days” on weekdays in September and October.

Homeschoolers can visit the attraction at a discounted rate before 3:00 p.m. The event is open to homeschool families, teachers, students, and groups.

In addition to the discounted tickets, they can also take advantage of various learning-enhancing tools, upon request, such as classroom activities, lesson plans, and scavenger hunts.

For more information on Homeschool Days, visit the site at: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/homeschool/.

A Knoxville Physician Assistant has License Suspended Pending Criminal Investigation and Federal Indictment Which Includes Rape

A Knoxville Physician Assistant has License Suspended Pending Criminal Investigation and Federal Indictment Which Includes Rape

September 18, 2023
Photo courtesy of WVLT

A Knoxville Physician Assistant’s license is suspended pending a criminal investigation and federal indictment.

The Tennessee Department of Health says Aaron Lee Hess was handed down two indictments and is facing 16 counts total of rape, sexual activity involving a minor and other charges.

The board restricted his license and suspended his ability to prescribe schedule II controlled substances pending the criminal case.

Two Plead Guilty Following Months-Long Animal Cruelty Investigation in Knox Co.

Two Plead Guilty Following Months-Long Animal Cruelty Investigation in Knox Co.

September 15, 2023
(Credit: Frankly Media)

Knox County, TN (WOKI) Two members of the same family pleaded guilty Friday, September 15 to animal cruelty following a months-long animal abuse investigation in Knox County.

As part of their sentencing, Michelle Burgess-Morris and her daughter Isabella Morris were ordered to complete 72 hours of community service and are banned from owning any other pets for the rest of their lives unless it’s a single service dog.

Another family member, Haylee Morris, had her case waived for a grand jury to review.

Pictured, left to right, Michelle Burgess-Morris, Haylee Morris, Isabella Morris. (Courtesy: KCSO)

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office filed multiple charges against the Morris family back in March after investigating a long list of allegations involving severe neglect and abuse of dozens of animals the family kept in their home on LeClay Drive.

Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville

Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville

September 15, 2023
(Photo credit: Frankly Media)

Clarksville, TN (WOKI) Buc-ee’s fans north of Nashville won’t be seeing the plucky beaver anytime soon.

Officials with the popular convenience store chain say plans for a new Buc-ee’s location in Clarksville have been withdrawn over possible traffic issues.

The Buc-ee’s was slated for a location at Exit 1 off Interstate 24 near the Kentucky state line.

Buc-ee’s said it was “no longer confident” in its ability to come to an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) about “necessary traffic improvements.”

Those improvements refer to road work that needed to be done on Exit 1.

Medic with a Slight Lead on LifeSouth in Annual UT vs Florida Blood Drive Going into Final Donation Day

Medic with a Slight Lead on LifeSouth in Annual UT vs Florida Blood Drive Going into Final Donation Day

September 15, 2023

The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive ends today; it’s the annual UT versus Florida Blood drive to see which blood bank can collect the most blood donations.

Medic won last year and has only a slight lead so far this year with LifeSouth beating Medic on donations Thursday. The four day total is 1,441 Medic to 1,380 LifeSouth.

Donors will receive a lot of swag, including coupons to various restaurants, for your donation today.

Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment.

Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

September 15, 2023

A man is arrested in connection to a shooting at Montgomery Village.

The Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team arrested 43-year-old Dexter McMillan last (Thursday) night at an apartment in the 4000 block of Peaks Landing Way.

McMillan wanted on various charges including attempted first-degree murder from a shooting in the 1500 block of Daylily Drive on September 2nd involving a 39-year-old woman who was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Knoxville Police Searching for Man Accused of Attempted First-Degree Murder

Knoxville Police Searching for Man Accused of Attempted First-Degree Murder

September 14, 2023
Keyshawn Flack, 23, is accused of attempted first-degree murder.(Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are asking for help in finding a 23-year-old Knoxville man accused of attempted first-degree murder of a woman.

KPD officials are searching for 23-year-old Keyshawn Flack in connection to a shooting Wednesday sometime around 1:30 p.m. at an address in the 2300 block of California Road.

Officials say Flack is suspected of shooting a woman who presented with a gunshot wound to her lower body Wednesday at UT Medical Center. They say the woman’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening, and the victim is expected to make a full recovery.

Those with information are urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online.

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.

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