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You Can Now Pre-Order Your Girl Scout Cookies

You Can Now Pre-Order Your Girl Scout Cookies

Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders. The first deliveries are expected in late January or early February then starting February 16th and through March 17th, Girl Scouts will sell…MORE

AAA and TDOT on Holiday Travel

AAA and TDOT on Holiday Travel

AAA with some tips to help navigate this busy holiday travel period. Roads, airlines and cruise ships will be more crowded than normal this season and most people driving to their destinations. They recommend drivers keep a well-stocked emergency kit in their vehicle which should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food and a cell phone…MORE

Additional Knox County Schools To Receive No-Cost Meals

Additional Knox County Schools To Receive No-Cost Meals

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, KCS informed families at 25 district schools that free breakfast and lunch meals will be provided to all students at those schools, beginning on January 4. During the fall semester, students at the district’s 38 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools – which are designated as part of the National School Lunch…MORE

TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period

TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m.…MORE

Knoxville Flea Market Plans Move from the Knoxville Expo Center to New Location

Knoxville Flea Market Plans Move from the Knoxville Expo Center to New Location

Knoxville, TN (WVLT) – After two decades at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Stewart Promotions Flea Market will move to the historic Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park next year. “We’re traveling to Chilhowee Park, which ain’t far from here, over to the fairgrounds. I’m looking forward to that, but I just hope and pray that…MORE

UT Medical Center Expanding Emergency Room, AMR Says it Will Help Response Times

UT Medical Center Expanding Emergency Room, AMR Says it Will Help Response Times

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center announced an expansion project for its emergency room Friday. American Medical Response (AMR), Knox County’s ambulance provider, says the expansion will help with response times which have been a problem in the past. The expansion promises to double the emergency department’s footprint and establish a dedicated…MORE

The Tennessee Disability Coalition has Downgraded the State’s Score this Year

The Tennessee Disability Coalition has Downgraded the State’s Score this Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Thursday the Tennessee Disability Coalition revealed it downgraded the state’s score from a D+ to a D in year two of its disability scorecard. The Tennessee Disability Coalition is a culmination of other organizations that promote “full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.” It offers…MORE