Young-Williams Animal Center welcoming 20 beagles that were rescued from a mass-breeding facility in Virginia that intended to sell the dogs to laboratories for experimentation. These dogs were just a portion of the more than 4,000 beagles being rescued from the Envigo facility as part of a historic Humane Society rescue operation. The dogs received…… MORE

A man charged with a felony murder charge and multiple child abuse charges in an on-going case is out of jail. Michael Gray Jr., who was charged with those charges and abuse of a corpse in an ongoing case is out on his $100,000 bond according to Assistant District Attorney General Sean McDermott. Gray Jr.…… MORE

Two Jefferson County men are sentenced to at least 15 years each in federal prison following charges of production of child pornography. The United States Attorney’s Office says 27 year-old Alan Malott and 25 year-old Christopher Thurman were sentenced after both pled guilty as part of their plea agreements, for the 2019 rape of a…… MORE

Knoxville Police say a man is charged with vehicular homicide after two pedestrians are hit on North Broadway. It happened Saturday night near Grainger Avenue. Police say 43-year-old Kenyan Warren was driving on Broadway towards the exit to Hall of Fame Drive when he struck two pedestrians who were crossing, a man and woman. The…… MORE

If you want to be in a movie, you may soon have your chance. Movie role submissions are being accepted for a Christmas movie being filmed at Dollywood for the next couple of months. Adult males and females are sought to portray audience members for a casino concert. Those interested would need to be available…… MORE

A Knoxville man who illegally provided a gun to an Austin-East High School student is sentenced to almost a year behind bars. A Judge sentenced 21 year-old Kelvon Foster to 10 months in prison for making false or fictitious statements in connection with the purchase of a firearm, which is informally known as “straw purchasing.…… MORE

The Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency is searching for a fisherman who is missing in Watts Bar Lake after an overturned boat was reported near the City of Loudon. Search and rescue crews from Loudon County began searching for the person last night after receiving reports of the overturned boat. The aluminum boat was found…… MORE

A welfare check leads to the discovery of four bodies in a LaFollette home. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office went to the home on Log Home Lane yesterday (Wednesday). The family had not been heard from in a week after the father died from natural causes. Deputies had to forcibly enter the home, where they…… MORE

An armed felon accused of pointing a gun at a Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy is taken into custody after a helicopter search. Officials with the sheriff’s office say a Blount County deputy walked up to 18 year-old Quinn Rayder at the Hamilton Crossing Shopping Center in Alcoa last night (Tuesday) . When Rayder saw…… MORE

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal stabbing. Officers responding to an apartment on North Bertrand Street on an assault and stabbing call. They found the victim inside of a second-floor apartment. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can…… MORE

Early voting has ended and Election day is Thursday. This if for the Federal / State Primary, Knox County General Election and the town of Farragut Municipal Election. You must vote at your designated location and present a valid photo ID. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. You can go to…… MORE

Updated Story: Fox News reporting, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says 30 people have now died and dozens more are still unaccounted for following several days of severe thunderstorms, flooding, and mudslides. (as of 8/1/22 @ 10:58 a.m.) Damage to bridges, roads, and water systems complicated rescue efforts on Sunday, Beshear said.  “We have dozens of bridges…… MORE

A woman reportedly falls of the chair lift at Anakeesta and dies. Seth Butler with the City of Gatlinburg says Gatlinburg Fire and Rescue responders found a woman dead under the lift last night (Thursday). Anakeesta’s attractions sit atop a mountain in Gatlinburg and use a chairlift ride to transport visitors. A witness told police…… MORE

Two caregivers were charged on Tuesday after they allegedly dragged a vulnerable adult across a driveway back in March, according to a report obtained by WVLT News. Jakolby Stigall, 32 of Knoxville, and Elbert Sharp Jr., 72 of Knoxville, were working as caregivers at the Sertoma Center. A fellow staff member reported that the two…… MORE

Parents looking for bargains while back to school shopping for their kids can take advantage of saving a little cash this weekend. Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee starts tomorrow (Friday) and ends Sunday. Clothing and school supplies that cost under $100 and Computers $1,500 or less are all qualifying items. Governor Bill Lee says he…… MORE

Knoxville Sports Authority officials proposing some design changes for Knoxville’s upcoming multi-use stadium at a meeting Tuesday morning. Rising materials and labor costs have inspired the stadium changes. Among those are removing a second story of offices and retail space, downsizing the stadium’s club area, and reorganizing some field-level constructs. These changes won’t affect the…… MORE

A Knoxville man is indicted and taken into custody after a woman’s unborn child died at UT Medical Center following a domestic dispute. 26 year-old Payton McCarty, the father of the unborn child, was indicted on felony murder, vehicular homicide and other charges for the June 16th incident on Atlantic Avenue when officers found a…… MORE