Category Archives: Local News
A Discrimination Lawsuit is Filed Against the Oak Ridge Schools System
Photo courtesy of WVLTOn Thursday, parents suing Oak Ridge Schools claimed that the softball teams are not treated equally to the baseball teams.The lawsuit claims the softball teams do not receive eq...
Sep 22, 2023
A Landfill Fire in Andersonville is Under Control
Photo courtesy of WVLTA landfill fire in Andersonville is under control.Multiple fire agencies called to the scene of that fire on Fleenor Mill Road early this (Friday) morning.The Andersonville Volun...
Sep 22, 2023
A Weigel’s Employee is Arrested and Charged for Reportedly Pulling a Gun on a Customer
Photo courtesy of WVLT A Weigel’s employee is in arrested and charged after reportedly pulling a gun on a customer at a South Knoxville store.It happened yesterday (Thursday) at 3939 Chapman Hig...
Sep 22, 2023
Man Suffers Minor Injuries in Accidental Shooting at Madisonville Hardee’s
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) One person was injured Thursday afternoon following an accidental shooting inside a Madisonville Hardee's.Madisonville Police Department officials say the incident took place a...
Sep 21, 2023
Food City Settles Tennessee Opioid Misconduct Case for Nearly $45 Million
Food City settles Tennessee opioid misconduct case for $44.5 million (Courtesy: WVLT/City of Huntsville)Nashville, TN (WOKI) Grocery giant Food City has agreed to pay nearly $45 million to settle the ...
Sep 21, 2023
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs says they are Working on a New Contract for Ambulance Service after Emergency Operation Center Temporarily Opened due to Ambulance Shortage
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs says there is an ambulance shortage in the county and they are working to be sure that everyone who needs help won’t have to wait.American Medical Response, the co...
Sep 21, 2023
A Tazewell Man is Charged with Multiple Crimes Against Children While Awaiting Trial for 100 Counts of Crimes Against Children
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Tazewell man is charged with multiple crimes against children while awaiting trial for another 100 counts of crimes against children.32-year-old Daniel Goins indicted on five c...
Sep 21, 2023
Sweetwater High School Football Coach is Suspended
Photo courtesy of WVLT The Sweetwater High School head football coach is suspended.Caleb Slover has been temporarily suspended from all coaching duties pending the outcome of a complete and thorough i...
Sep 21, 2023
Amazon Looking to Fill 1,000 Position Ahead of Busy Christmas Season
With Christmas just three months away, Amazon is gearing up for an increased workload by offering thousands of jobs across the country.Nearly 1,000 jobs are now available in East Tennessee between the...
Sep 20, 2023
Maryville Man Charged with Homicide after Double Stabbing, Police Say
Bryan Terence Noble, 24 (Courtesy: MPD)Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville man is in custody charged with homicide following an early morning double stabbing Tuesday at a home on Southview Drive.Maryvill...
Sep 20, 2023
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