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Knox County Health Department to Offer Fall Prevention Events for Seniors
(Credit: Knox County Health Department)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Health Department will recognize the importance of preventing falls among older adults with two events this month.The first ...
Cumulus Media Sep 13, 2023

Trial Date Set for UT Football’s Jaylen McCollough
(Credit: Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A trial date was set Wednesday morning for UT football player Jaylen McCollough in an assault case from October 2022.The court set the trial date for Februa...
Cumulus Media Sep 13, 2023

Medic with a Slight Lead in Annual Blood Drive Against Florida
It’s football time in Tennessee and you can support the Vols while helping to save a life.The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive runs through Friday, it’s the annual UT versus Florida Bloo...
Cumulus Media Sep 12, 2023

TWRA says an Alligator has been Caught in East Tennessee
The Vols are taking on the Gators this weekend but an alligator has been found in East Tennessee.The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say they had a surprising call yesterday in the Whites Creek ar...
Cumulus Media Sep 12, 2023

A Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper is Injured in Crash While Responding to Another Crash
An investigation is underway after multiple people are recovering following a crash involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper who was responding to a separate crash.Preliminary reports say the firs...
Cumulus Media Sep 12, 2023

Former Indiana Councilman Charged with Raping Girl May be in Gatlinburg, Police Say
Steve Sumner, 55, is a former Indiana councilman who is charged with raping an underage girl. (Courtesy: East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers)Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) A former Indiana councilman, charged...
Cumulus Media Sep 11, 2023

BCSO: Man Charged after Killing Mom, Cat at a Home in Louisville
Zachary Hayes, 25 and Kimberly Hayes' son, was identified as a suspect in his mother's murder. (Courtesy: Blount County Sheriff’s Office)Louisville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is in custody facin...
Cumulus Media Sep 11, 2023

UT Board of Trustees Passes Guaranteed Admission for Top Tennessee High Schoolers
University of Tennessee / Credit: UT AthleticsKnoxville, TN (WOKI) With it’s growing nationwide popularity, admission to the University of Tennessee has become very selective, prompting anxiety ...
Cumulus Media Sep 11, 2023

Medic / LifeSouth Annual UT Versus Florida Blood Drive is Underway
It’s football time in Tennessee and you can support the Vols while helping to save a life.The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive runs through Friday, it’s the annual UT versus Florida Bloo...
Cumulus Media Sep 11, 2023

The Annual Rod Run Coming to Pigeon Forge This Week
Photo courtesy of WVLTPeople are making their way to Pigeon Forge for Rod Run, the annual event that brings automotive lovers together from all over the country.The event's rising popularity has dedic...
Cumulus Media Sep 11, 2023
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