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Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is underway in five southeastern states, including here in Tennessee. The operation is an effort to stop the increase of people driving over the speed limit. The operation that lasts until July 24. Tennessee Office of Highway Safety says speeding drivers are almost three times more likely to be involved in…MORE

A Georgia Man is Arrested in Sevier County on Multiple Child Molestation Charges

A Georgia Man is Arrested in Sevier County on Multiple Child Molestation Charges

A Georgia man is facing multiple child molestation charges after being arrested in Pigeon Forge. 67 year-old Dennis Dewayne Dockery was arrested after a two-month long manhunt. Dockery was originally arrested in August 2021 on multiple counts of child molestation. The charges stemmed from a local investigation that revealed that Dockery may have been molesting…MORE

The Colonial Pipeline Fuel Spill in Loudon County is Worse than Expected

The Colonial Pipeline Fuel Spill in Loudon County is Worse than Expected

Officials with Colonial Pipeline have discovered that the gas spill in Loudon County is worse than expected. Officials say they discovered spilled material approximately 8 feet outside of the Sugarlimb Trap Facility on Monday night. The spill happened on July 4th and officials were able to quickly repair the pipe and get it operational. Officials…MORE

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

The Knoxville Transportation Authority votes to approve proposed changes to Knoxville Area Transit service during a public meeting. Starting August 29, KAT will reduce, cut and change routes due to “continuing and worsening workforce shortages”. “This is a completely unprecedented situation,” says Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit for the City of Knoxville in the release.…MORE

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

The Knoxville Transportation Authority votes to approve proposed changes to Knoxville Area Transit service during a public meeting. Starting August 29, KAT will reduce, cut and change routes due to “continuing and worsening workforce shortages”. “This is a completely unprecedented situation,” says Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit for the City of Knoxville in the release.…MORE