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Teen Facing Assault, Other Charges after Shooting Near Morristown West High School

Teen Facing Assault, Other Charges after Shooting Near Morristown West High School

Morristown, TN (WOKI) A 17-year-old is facing several charges after a shooting Tuesday on Sulphur Springs Road near Morristown-Hamblen High School West. Morristown Police Department officials say a 17-year-old boy was injured in the shooting which took place near an apartment complex across from the school. They say the suspect was found shortly after the…MORE

A Record Largemouth Bass Caught in East Tennessee Waters

A Record Largemouth Bass Caught in East Tennessee Waters

A Spring City man is celebrating after reeling in an 11-pound largemouth bass on Watts Bar Reservoir. Randy Miller made the catch and reservoir biologist Mike Jolley says it’s the largest bass he’s had seen come out of Watts Bar. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocked the reservoir with Florida largemouth bass in 2015.MORE

Cherokee National Forest Fires Being Investigated as Arson

Cherokee National Forest Fires Being Investigated as Arson

Cleveland, TN (WOKI) A cluster of fires burning in the Cherokee National Forest is being investigated as arson. Forest officials report there are three fires altogether, collectively being called the Buck Bald Fire: “We’re seeing a rapid increase in wildfires across the forest placing people, homes and infrastructure at great risk,” said Stephanie Bland, deputy forest…MORE

Jefferson Co. Man Facing 16 Child Exploitation Charges

Jefferson Co. Man Facing 16 Child Exploitation Charges

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A Jefferson County man is arrested Friday, November 3 following a more than two month investigation after child pornography images were uploaded to a public website. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began on August 30 when the image upload IP address came from a home on Bales Road…MORE

TBI Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes including Rape of a Child Being Sought by Authorities

TBI Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes including Rape of a Child Being Sought by Authorities

The search continues for a man wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a child. Sean Williams escaped while being transported to the Greeneville courthouse from Kentucky for a hearing on October 18th. A reward of up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of https://twitter.com/hashtag/TNMostWanted?src=hashtag_click fugitive Sean Williams.…MORE