Knoxville Primary Election Results and Mayor Indya Kincannon will Have a Second Term and Final Term in Office

Knoxville Primary Election Results and Mayor Indya Kincannon will Have a Second Term and Final Term in Office

Incumbent Indya Kincannon won Knoxville Mayor and will enter her second and final term as Mayor following yesterday’s Primary Election receiving 55% of the vote.

In the city council races, the top two candidates move on to the general election on November 7.

In the mayoral and judge elections, candidates had the chance of being outright elected if they received more than 50% of the vote.

Knoxville’s incumbent municipal judge, John Rosson Jr. won 38% of the vote so he will face off against Tyler Caviness in November.

Six candidates will move on in the three at-large races for Knoxville’s city-wide council seats.

This year, almost 8,000 people voted early. That’s down from 2019 . Most voters were over the age of 55, with over 6,000 votes cast compared to younger people, who cast just over 2,400 votes.

Around 16,000 people voted on Election Day, a historic low.

Six candidates will move on to the general election in November in the three at-large races for Knoxville’s city-wide council seats following the Primary Election.

For Seat A, Cameron Brooks and incumbent Lynne Fugate will face each other with Fugate taking the majority of the vote.

For Seat B, majority vote winner Debbie Helsley and Bentley Marlow will continue to face each other.

And for Seat C, incumbent Amelia Parker and Tim Hill with Parker taking the majority of the vote.

An important to to remember is that October 10 is your final chance to register to vote so you can vote on Election Day November 7th.

Operations at Scott Recycling Suspended About a Month Following Fire that Completely Destroyed Newport Facility, Fire Crews Still on the Scene

Operations at Scott Recycling Suspended About a Month Following Fire that Completely Destroyed Newport Facility, Fire Crews Still on the Scene

Photo courtesy of WVLT

It’s unclear what the future holds for employees of Scott Recycling in Newport after a fire completely destroys the building.

Fire crews will remain at the site for a few days to make sure that fire is completely extinguished.

Employees don’t have any idea what will happen next but they do have another facility in Knoxville so many are hoping that Newport operations could be moved until something is determined about the Newport site but no official word on that has been released.

They have released a statement on their website:

Scott Recycling

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
WE ARE TEMPORARILY UNABLE TO SERVICE ACCOUNTS

Due to a recent fire, we are forced to temporarily cease operations until further notice. The fire has resulted in significant damage to our corporate offices and processing facility, making it impossible to continue operations there. We are actively working to find a suitable alternative location as soon as possible, and anticipate that our operations will be suspended for approximately a month.

We appreciate your gestures of support during this time and thank you for your patience.

Knoxville Police say Missing Woman is Found Safe

Knoxville Police say Missing Woman is Found Safe

Mary Crippen, 61 Anyone with information regarding Crippen’s whereabouts is urged to contact police. (Courtesy: KPD)

Update:

Knoxville Police say 61-year-old Mary Crippen has been found safe after being reported missing on August 21st after last being seen at an abandoned property in the 2400 block of East Magnolia Avenue in June.

Original Story: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help finding a missing woman.

KPD officials say 61-year-old Mary Crippen was last seen at an abandoned property in the 2400 block of East Magnolia Avenue in June and that she last spoke with family in early July.

They say Crippen was reported missing on August 21. She is described as 5′7, 120 pounds and has brown hair.

Anyone with information regarding Crippen’s whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Crews are Still on Scene of a Fire in Newport at Scott Recycling

Crews are Still on Scene of a Fire in Newport at Scott Recycling

Photo courtesy of WVLT

Crews on the scene of an overnight fire in Cocke County.

The fire at at Scott Recycling also known as Scott Plastics off Verner Avenue, which is right off US 25E in Newport. Officials asking motorists to avoid the area as crews continue battling that fire which could take a day to completely put out.

Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball says the building is a total loss and no injuries have been reported.

Several agencies are on the scene assisting to control the blaze which contains burning plastics and the Sheriff says there is not believed to be any risk to the public right now due to the product burning.

Suspect Still At-Large after Multi-Agency Manhunt

Suspect Still At-Large after Multi-Agency Manhunt

A suspect is still at large after a man was arrested following a multi-agency manhunt, according to a release from the Caryville Police Department. (Courtesy: Caryville Police Department)

Caryville, TN (WOKI) A man considered “armed and dangerous” remains at-large following a multi-agency manhunt Friday in Caryville.

Caryville Police Department Officials say the search began around 9:00 a.m. after officers received word of a stolen Chevy Equinox which had already fled officers from the Williamsburg and Jellico Police Departments.

They say officers found the stolen vehicle on Flatwoods Road near the shooting range, and a pursuit ensued when the driver refused to stop. The vehicle then crashed near a cemetery, and two black men ran into the woods.

One suspect was eventually arrested around 9:40 p.m. The other remains at-large.

CPD officials say the at-large suspect is armed and dangerous.

Anyone who sees the suspect is urged not to approach him but to call 911 immediately.

Rockwood Woman Charged with Murder after 4-Year-Old Dies from Shooting

Rockwood Woman Charged with Murder after 4-Year-Old Dies from Shooting

Breanna Runions, 25 (Courtesy: WVLT)

Rockwood, TN (WOKI) A Rockwood woman is facing a murder charge after a four-year-old girl is shot and killed Sunday, August 27.

Arrest warrants obtained by our news partner WVLT show 25-year-old Breanna  G. Devall Runions was charged after firing a loaded gun into the child’s chest. In the warrants, Runions claims that she was teaching the child about gun safety at the time though neither Runions nor another woman present in the home are parents to the victim and another child also present at the time of the incident.

Charging documents indicate Runions pressed the barrel of the gun to the girl’s chest after taking the magazine out, then pulled the trigger, killing the girl.

Runions is charged with aggravated child abuse and felony murder.

TBI: ‘Endangered Child Alert’ Cancelled, Bristol Teen Found Safe

TBI: ‘Endangered Child Alert’ Cancelled, Bristol Teen Found Safe

Kiera Cross, 16 Found safe in Knoxville (Courtesy: TBI)

Bristol, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Monday afternoon report that Kiera Cross has been located in Knoxville and is safe.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing 16-year-old girl out of Bristol.

TBI officials say Kiera Cross is 5′7″ and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen on August 27 wearing a blue tank top, black and white shorts, and cheetah print slippers.

Kiera Cross, 16 (Courtesy: TBI)

Those with information are asked to call the Bristol Police Department at 423-989-5715 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Election Day in the 2023 City of Knoxville is Tomorrow

Election Day in the 2023 City of Knoxville is Tomorrow

Tomorrow is election day in the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election.

Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Several offices are on the ballot including Mayor, three City Council At-Large seat, Municipal Judge and a City Council Seat.

You must vote at your assigned precinct.

To view a sample ballot and get more information, please go to https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/

TDOT with an Announcement Regarding Help for the Labor Day Holiday Travel Period

TDOT with an Announcement Regarding Help for the Labor Day Holiday Travel Period

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period.

Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on September 5th. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday.

While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on-site in many construction zones and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits.

Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possibly increased insurance premiums.

Get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras from your desktop or mobile device at https://smartway.tn.gov/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for statewide travel information. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

“Big Orange Hotline” Airs Live Mondays 8-9pm on 99.1 The Sports Animal

“Big Orange Hotline” Airs Live Mondays 8-9pm on 99.1 The Sports Animal

The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2023 football season Monday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.

The Vol Network’s Bob Kesling hosts the show and will be joined each week by former Vol quarterbacks Pat Ryan and Jeff Francis. Numerous special guests and former Vols will join the show again this season.

Entering its 14th season, “Big Orange Hotline” is a weekly, one-hour, prime time Tennessee football review and preview show presented and hosted since its beginning at Dead End BBQ. The show’s entertaining style focuses on insightful breakdown, fun-natured discussion and banter supplied by the two former Tennessee signal-callers. Monday’s opening show also features comments from UT head coach Josh Heupel, a player interview and a scouting report on Tennessee’s season-opening opponent, the Virginia Cavaliers. 

Fans can call in and ask questions by dialing 1-800-688-8657 (VOLS) or Tweet/X questions to @VolNetwork. Fans are encouraged to check their local listings for the close to 20 Vol Network affiliates across the state that carry “Big Orange Hotline.” The show can also be heard live online at UTsports.com, on the Tennessee Athletics app and will be available on podcast.

Dead End BBQ is an award-winning, unique, American neighborhood barbecue restaurant located at 3612 Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. It’s been featured on CBS, ESPN, SEC Network, The Foodable Network and The Cooking Channel. The eatery has been voted one of America’s top 100 barbeque restaurants.

-UT Athletics

Bob Kesling, Pat Ryan and Jeff Francis of the Vol Network / Credit: UT Athletics