Medic is Teaming up with Eddie Check to Offer Free PSA Testing for Men Over 40

Medic is Teaming up with Eddie Check to Offer Free PSA Testing for Men Over 40

August 23, 2023

MEDIC is teaming up with Eddie Check again this year to offer free PSA testing to men over 40 on September 7th and 8th.

All donors will receive a special edition t-shirt and coupons for Texas Roadhouse, Salsarita’s, Papa John’s, Smoothie King, Petro’s, and Dunkin.

Appointments are always encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made by calling 865-524-3074 or visiting medicblood.org.

MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 26 hospitals in 23 counties including Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East TN Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center.

As a reminder, the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event, and it takes at least three days for donated blood to be processed and ready for distribution. Demand remains high while donations have been low this summer.

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Roane County that Claims Two Lives

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Roane County that Claims Two Lives

August 23, 2023

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Roane County.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says two people were killed in yesterday’s crash on Harriman Highway.

THP says 75 year-old Mary King was driving on the east side of the highway when she crossed the center line and hit another vehicle head-on. The driver of that vehicle 51 year-old Steve Goodell as well as King died in the crash.

THP says King was not wearing a seatbelt.

Pedestrian Killed on Kingston Pike Near UT Campus was Swimming Director’s Son

Pedestrian Killed on Kingston Pike Near UT Campus was Swimming Director’s Son

August 22, 2023
Ben Kredich, 24 (Courtesy: WVLT / University of Tennessee)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee community is in mourning as the victim in Monday’s fatal pedestrian-involved crash on Kingston Pike is identified.

In a statement, UT officials say 24 year-old Ben Kredich, son of Tennessee Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich, was struck and killed by an “impaired motorist” Monday while walking near the UT campus. Though Kredich had autism, he was a University of Tennessee graduate, lived independently, played piano at local assisted living centers, and was known as the Piano Man.

UT Swimming & Diving also released a statement memorializing Kredich.

UT Statement on Passing of Ben Kredich (Courtesy: Twitter / University of Tennessee)

Speaking with our news partner, WVLT, Ben Kredich’s mother Kim said there will be a celebration of life [for her son] in the next week or so. The details are still being ironed out, but it will be open to the public.

The driver in the crash, 44 year-old Shannon Walker of Maryville, is facing several charges including vehicular homicide and DUI.

Road Rage Incident Prompts School Lockdowns in Crossville, Nobody Hurt

Road Rage Incident Prompts School Lockdowns in Crossville, Nobody Hurt

August 22, 2023

Crossville, TN (WOKI) Two suspects are arrested Tuesday morning in connection to a road rage shooting in Crossville.

Crossville Police Department officials say the incident happened in the area of East 1st Street when CPD and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the call of a gunshot going off near Stone Elementary School.

Arriving officers reportedly found two suspects with a gun detained in the school’s parking lot by the Stone Elementary school resource officer.

Officials say no one was hurt in the exchange, and nothing occurred on school grounds though both Stone Elementary and Stone Memorial High School did go into lockdown during the event.

McGhee Tyson Airport Looking to Expand and Wants Your Feedback

McGhee Tyson Airport Looking to Expand and Wants Your Feedback

August 22, 2023
Source: Google Earth

McGhee Tyson Airport is getting ready to expand and they are looking for input on what should be added or changed.

So far this year, McGhee Tyson Airport has served more than 1.5 million passengers.

Caitlin Darras with McGhee Tyson tells our news partner WVLT this is why the airport decided to let passengers take a survey so management will know what passengers like or would like to change.

They noticed a need for more parking and gates were a common reoccurrence.

“So, this construction project and the planning right now is going to take us well into the future so we’re doing the parking garage expansion project that will be the first project right now and then we’re looking forward to a gate expansion so adding 6,12, 30 gates in the future,” said Darras.

Darras says this expansion is needed as Knoxville continues to grow and more people choose to fly in and out of McGhee Tyson.

She said this could mean welcoming even more airlines in the future as well.

Darras says airplanes are almost 90% full and parking garages are at capacity during some peak times.

The deadline to offer input is September 1.

Anyone interested in taking the survey can go to https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KcAk-iGpvkyuvsZLjySmxz-7gaK9dMBFsP57Hq9Q_JBUMUI2WUkxNzNEVllLTVEyN0NMT1JJMlVUMS4u&origin=QRCode.

Knoxville Police Arrest and Charge a Man in Connection to a Fatal Pedestrian Involved Crash in West Knoxville

Knoxville Police Arrest and Charge a Man in Connection to a Fatal Pedestrian Involved Crash in West Knoxville

August 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of WVLT

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash on Kingston Pike which has resulted in charges against the driver involved.

It happened yesterday afternoon near Thimbleberry Way, just west of Concord. Based on preliminary investigation, it is believed that a car, driven by 44 year-old Shannon Walker, was going east on Kingston Pike and ran off the road and hit a man who was walking on the sidewalk who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Walker is charged with vehicular homicide and DUI among other charges. Various narcotics were found in his car, including suspected heroin.

Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown

Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown

August 21, 2023
Dillon Honeycutt (Courtesy: Madisonville Police Department)

Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A two-hour manhunt Monday morning in Madisonville results in the apprehension of a known fugitive.

Madisonville Police Department officials report Dillon Honeycutt, a known fugitive with multiple active arrest warrants, was taken into custody Monday afternoon after fleeing from a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Detective who spotted him in a neighborhood near downtown Madisonville.

Officials say Madisonville Primary School was put on a soft lockdown during the manhunt for Honeycutt “out of an abundance of caution.” Honeycutt was eventually found hiding in the backseat of a car.

He was arrested and is being held, without bond, at the Monroe County Justice Center.

Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown

Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown

August 21, 2023
Dillon Honeycutt (Courtesy: Madisonville Police Department)

Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A two-hour manhunt Monday morning in Madisonville results in the apprehension of a known fugitive.

Madisonville Police Department officials report Dillon Honeycutt, a known fugitive with multiple active arrest warrants, was taken into custody Monday afternoon after fleeing from a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Detective who spotted him in a neighborhood near downtown Madisonville.

Officials say Madisonville Primary School was put on a soft lockdown during the manhunt for Honeycutt “out of an abundance of caution.” Honeycutt was eventually found hiding in the backseat of a car.

He was arrested and is being held, without bond, at the Monroe County Justice Center.

Suspect Wanted in Deadly Crash after Bebo’s Cafe Shooting

Suspect Wanted in Deadly Crash after Bebo’s Cafe Shooting

August 21, 2023
Isaac Armes (Courtesy: East TN Valley Crime Stoppers)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police continue their search for an Oliver Springs man wanted in connection to the May 15 shooting outside Bebo’s Cafe.

Twenty-four year-old Destiny Jones was shot in that incident and died subsequently as a result of a car crash on Alcoa Highway.

KPD officials say Isaac Armes was driving the car in which Jones was a passenger; that car is believed to have fled the scene of the shooting, crashing on the Kingston Pike ramp to Alcoa Highway.

Isaac Armes (Twitter / East TN Valley Crime Stoppers)

Armes is wanted for vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.

Another suspect, Jaheim Houston, was arrested last Wednesday, August 16, and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection to Jones’ death.

A Teen is Arrested and Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges in Connection to a Shooting

A Teen is Arrested and Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges in Connection to a Shooting

August 21, 2023

A teen is arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery in connection to a shooting.

It happened Saturday night and Knoxville Police say 18 year-old Stephon Sullivan was arrested at an apartment on Asheville Highway for a shooting in the 4000 block of Bedrock Way that left a 20-year-old man injured.

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