Category Archives: Local News

Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer in Custody
Fox News

Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer in Custody

Utah (story courtesy of Fox News) – Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson named, mugshots released Utah Gov. Cox says ‘we got him’ Tyler Robinson, the suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday that authorities have captured the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. “We got him,” Cox said. “On the…MORE

Dad Charged in Infant Son’s Death
KPD

Dad Charged in Infant Son’s Death

Adrien Dokes, 18, has been charged with first degree murder in perpetuation of aggravated child abuse after Knoxville Police Department officers responded to an unresponsive infant on Thursday night.  At around 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, KPD officers were dispatched to a report that a three-month-old boy was unresponsive at an apartment at…MORE

Things to Know Ahead of UT vs GA Football Game

Things to Know Ahead of UT vs GA Football Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Checker Neyland tradition returns to the University of Tennessee campus on Saturday, Sept. 13, as the Volunteers face off against the University of Georgia for the SEC opener. Kickoff in Neyland Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m., with gates to open at 1:30 p.m. Checker Neyland: Tennessee…MORE

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls for Termination of a Secret Service Agent

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls for Termination of a Secret Service Agent

Blackburn Calls for Immediate Termination of Secret Service Agent Following His Reprehensible Social Media Post Suggesting Charlie Kirk Deserved Assassination ‘I implore you to ensure that this employee never steps foot in the Secret Service headquarters ever again.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to United States Secret Service Director Sean Curran calling for the immediate termination of a…MORE

Two ETSU Employees Placed on Leave, Kirk Comments
ETSU

Two ETSU Employees Placed on Leave, Kirk Comments

KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – East Tennessee State University has confirmed that two of its employees have been placed on administrative leave after making posts on social media regarding the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. An ETSU spokesperson says Dr. Andrew Herrmann and Dr. Russell Brown were both placed on administrative…MORE

TWRA says Streak Continues in a Labor Day Holiday Stat
TWRA

TWRA says Streak Continues in a Labor Day Holiday Stat

NASHVILLE, TN (WOKI / TWRA) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is happy to report, that for the fourth consecutive year, there were no boating-related fatalities over the Labor Day holiday period from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. There were three injuries, and five property damage incidents reported statewide. Three boating under the influence arrest were…MORE

KPD: Two Arrested, Fentanyl Seized During Search of West Knoxville Home

KPD: Two Arrested, Fentanyl Seized During Search of West Knoxville Home

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are arrested and drugs, including suspected fentanyl, are seized Wednesday, September 10 during a search of a West Knoxville home. Knoxville Police Department officials say 46-year-old William Aldridge and 36-year-old Brandon Bayne were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 7300 block of Toxaway…MORE