Alcoa, TN (WOKI) The Alcoa Police has arrested seven people and two human trafficking victims are identified in a prostitution sting.
APD says during a prostitution sting operation on Friday and Saturday, there were nine people “engaging in prostitution.” They did not want to identify those charged or what charges they are facing due to the nature of those arrests.
“We do these operations to drive home the message that prostitution and human trafficking will not be tolerated. We want our community to be safe,” Alcoa Police Chief David Carswell said. “And for those individuals that choose to engage in this activity in the City of Alcoa, let this sting be a warning that you could be caught in future operations.”
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, please call the state’s human trafficking hotline at 855-558-6484 for help.
APD did not identify those charged or what charges they are facing. (Courtesy: Alcoa Police Department)
Representative Andy Ogles out of Nashville has introduced two articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris.
He introduced the articles for high crimes and misdemeanors for what he says is Harris’ refusal to uphold immigration laws and a breach of public trust.
Ogle says Harris was willfully and systematically refused to uphold federal immigration laws. It’s unclear when or if this will go to the house.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, local leaders, members of his staff and volunteers are set to return for the sixth annual School Mania, event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday (July 26) in the parking lot of the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park.
This also will be the biggest SchoolMania yet! Last summer, crews handed out 2,500 bags for the back-to-school event, but this year Mayor Jacobs wanted to do more, so crews assembled 6,500 bags with each bag containing over $60 of school supplies – all donated thanks to the generous support of many businesses, charities, and churches.
Vehicles can enter the park at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive and follow a one-way traffic flow to exit on Magnolia Avenue. Event gates open at 2 p.m., but no school supplies will be distributed before 3 p.m. Mayor Jacobs also will be available for media interviews at about 2 p.m. that day.
Additionally, On Saturday July 27, a number of county faith-based partners will hold similar events all around the county in each commission district.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) By Josh Jarnagin– For students seeking help completing this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, tnAchieves is providing more than 60 clinics throughout the state, including several in East Tennessee.
Officials said these free and open-to-the-public FAFSA clinics are designed to give students and families an opportunity to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA ahead of the Aug. 1 TN Promise deadline.
Officials added that the 2024-2025 FAFSA is a requirement for the TN Promise scholarship and the primary application for all state and federal financial aid, including the Hope Scholarship, the Federal Pell Grant and the Tennessee Student Assistance Award.
The following is a list of FAFSA clinics that will be held in East Tennessee throughout July:
Anderson County: Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge on July 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Blount County: Pellissippi State Community College in Blount County on July 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cumberland County: Roane State Community College in Cumberland County on July 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Greene County: Walters State Community College at the Niswonger Center on July 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hamblen County: Walters State Community College’s main campus on July 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Knox County: Pellissippi State Community College in Strawberry Plains on July 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Knox County: Pellissippi State Community College in Hardin Valley on July 13 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Knox County: Pellissippi State Community College in Hardin Valley on July 16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Knox County: Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Campus on July 16 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Knox County: Pellissippi State Community College in Hardin Valley on July 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Knox County: Pellissippi State Community College in Hardin Valley on July 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
McMinn County: Cleveland State Community College’s Athens Campus on July 16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Morgan County: Roane State Community College in Morgan County on July 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Roane County: Roane State Community College’s main campus on July 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Sevier County: Walters State Community College in Sevier County on July 2 from 4:30-6 p.m.
More than 60 FAFSA clinics are being held throughout the state.
A man is arrested and charged in connection with three armed robberies that happened within days of each other.
The Blount County Sheriff’s office says Jeremy Smith is identified as a suspect by investigators with the Maryville Police Department following an armed robbery that happened at Casey’s on West Broadway on Saturday.
BCSO says Smith matched the description of a suspect in two previous armed robberies that happened earlier this month, one on Domino’s on Topside Road on July 3 and another at the Kenjo on Airport Highway on July 15.
Investigators searched Smith’s car and home, finding several pieces of evidence, including a handgun, a black mask and clothing believed to have been worn during the robberies and cash.
Smith is charged with three counts of aggravated robbery.
Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A multi-agency investigation is underway in Grainger County following the death Tuesday morning of a crew member with Appalachian Electric Cooperative.
AEC representatives say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. when “an electrical contact occurred on the site.” The person involved was reportedly taken to Morristown-Hamblen Hospital but later died.
Representatives added that the situation is under investigation.
“AEC is a close-knit organization that doesn’t just provide power to our members and the community; we’re part of the community. Today, we lost one of our fellow AEC family members and this tragedy is felt by everyone,” said Josh Compton, AEC’s General Manager. “Working as a lineman is a respectable and honorable profession. We mourn the loss of our colleague during this incredibly difficult time. Their family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
The death is being investigated by AEC, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA), OSHA and other agencies.
Appalachian Electric Cooperative worker dies on the job, OSHA investigating. (Pexels)
As Dollywood Parks & Resorts continues to earn top recognition within the theme park industry, the team is looking to add anyone ready to help guests make memories at the place named by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country.
Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions are available across properties as teams work to prepare for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana, as well as Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. Opportunities range from those looking for the chance to advance their career to anyone looking to earn a little extra money for the Christmas holidays. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older.
Upcoming hiring events take place Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2-6 p.m. at the Sevierville Civic Center. Everyone who interviews will receive a free ticket to visit Dollywood during the remainder of the 2024 season. Positions are available across a variety of teams, including the award-winning culinary team, merchandise, park operations, security, maintenance and more! Dollywood’s industry-leading resort properties also have positions available in housekeeping, food & beverage, and banquets.
Interested applicants may view opportunities, as well as job descriptions and basic requirements for each position, at dollywoodjobs.com. Applicants can signify their interest in a position by following the online instructions to complete the application process. Applicants may also walk-up to the hiring events where an interview will be scheduled for them.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts employees receive a variety of unique benefits including 100% free tuition through Herschend’s GROW U. program, access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, along with complimentary Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for family and friends. Hosts are provided free meals every working shift and also take part in Dollywood’s Park Perks program, which provides free or reduced admission to a large number of regional attractions, theaters and experiences. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision, is available for qualified full-time employees. Dollywood also pays a portion of childcare costs for hosts whose children are cared for at an Upwards-affiliated provider. Numerous opportunities also are available to help employees develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program in conjunction with Walters State Community College.
In 2022, Forbes named The Dollywood Company as one of the best employers in the country, according to a ranking on their website. Additionally, the company received a national Top Workplaces award from USA Today/Gannett earlier in 2024. Underscoring the welcoming and friendly environment present at Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Forbes also named the park to its very first Best Customer Service list in late 2023. Dollywood finished in the top 1% of companies named by survey respondents when asked to consider American brands that represent excellence in customer service. In June, the park earned recognition from Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the United States based on guest reviews.
For more information about available positions at Dollywood Parks & Resorts, please visit https://www.dollywood.com/jobs.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One person is dead and one person is in custody after a stabbing victim showed up at a Knoxville church.
Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to the Cokesbury United Methodist Church around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday morning after a man showed up at the location with non-life-threatening stab wounds.
KPD says further investigation led officers to the area of Kingston Pike and I-140, where another man was found dead.
Police say the man who originally showed up at the church has been detained for questioning, and there are no outstanding suspects.
The investigation is ongoing.
A man was detained after a stabbing near a Knoxville church, according to police. (Courtesy: KPD)
The second suspect accused in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is arrested Nashville.
THP arrested Timothy L. Davis Jr. last night (Monday) and he’s being taken to the Putnam County Jail facing charges stemming from the shooting of Trooper Adam Cothron during a traffic stop on I-40 over the weekend.
Officers placed Cothron’s handcuffs on Davis Jr. and he will wear them on his way to booking.
The other suspect, Braze Rucker, was arrested over the weekend in Kentucky.
A Johnson City man is sentenced after he pleaded guilty to several counts involving drugs and weapons.
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says 34-year-old William Jacob Henry is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent to sell fentanyl and meth among other charges in an incident that happened in April 2023.
Knoxville Police responded to a call about impaired people in a car in the parking lot of Kroger on Chapman Highway and found Henry and another person passed out and officers found about 59 grams of meth, 54 grams of fentanyl and a handgun.
Allen says Henry has ten prior felony convictions out of Washington County for aggravated assault, theft and vehicle burglary.
