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2025 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD

2025 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and…MORE

These new laws take effect in Tennessee on July 1st
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These new laws take effect in Tennessee on July 1st

An array of bills made their way across Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature, including addressing cell phones in schools, sober DUIs, banning Glock switches and more. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT – story courtesy of WVLT) – Following the 2025 legislative session, a new set of laws is set to take effect in…MORE

TVA Implodes Stacks at Bull Run Fossil Plant
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TVA Implodes Stacks at Bull Run Fossil Plant

Anderson Co. TN – TVA statement – Saturday morning Tennessee Valley Authority safely completed the planned implosion of retired stacks at the Bull Run Fossil Plant. This marks a major milestone in the site’s ongoing decommissioning process. The Bull Run Plant served our region for decades and its legacy lives on, not as an ending…MORE

Pigeon Forge City Commission Announces New City Manager

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The city of Pigeon Forge has a new city manager. City commissioners announcing Friday that Mayor David Wear has been selected for the role, filling the vacancy left by the retirement, after more than four decades, of Earlene Teaster. Aside from public service, Wear is also currently the vice president of…MORE

Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says

Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says

Clinton, TN (WOKI) Police in Clinton and the Department of Children’s Services are investigating after a child is injured at a daycare facility. While information is limited, officials with the Clinton Police Department confirming Friday that “officers are currently conducting a parallel investigation with DCS” of an incident at the Kiddie Korner Daycare at 98…MORE

I-40 Reopens Near Tennessee-North Carolina State Line after Mudslides
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I-40 Reopens Near Tennessee-North Carolina State Line after Mudslides

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line has reopened just over a week since four mudslides closed a portion of the interstate. Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation say one lane in each direction on the interstate has reopened. They are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution as workers are still present…MORE