Category Archives: Local News
The Victim in a Deadly Drag Racing Accident on Magnolia Avenue is Identified
The victim from the fatal drag racing crash on Magnolia Avenue is identified.65 year-old Michael Williams of New Market died as a result of his injuries in Tuesday’s crash. His two grandchildren...
Jan 20, 2023
Happy Birthday Dolly – Several Events Planned to Celebrate
Dolly Parton, the Queen of East Tennesssee, turns 77 today and there are several events to help you celebrate her special day.The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating with giveaways planned on its social med...
Jan 19, 2023
Drag Racing on Magnolia Avenue Results in Death of One, Critically Injures Two Children
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe investigation continues by Knoxville Police after two people reportedly drag racing two Dodge Chargers down Magnolia Avenue cause a multiple-vehicle accident that results in ...
Jan 18, 2023
Some Locations of the Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library Hosting Story Time Celebrations in Honor of Dolly Parton’s Birthday
On Thursday, January 19, Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library will host five story time celebrations in honor of Dolly Parton’s 77th birthday. Each party begins at 10:30 and includ...
Jan 17, 2023
A Tennessee Inmate on Death Row Dies Before Execution
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn inmate on death row in Tennessee has died but not by execution.The Tennessee Department of Correction says 71 year-old James Dellinger died at Riverbend Maximum Security Insti...
Jan 17, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire.Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their h...
Jan 17, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire.Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their h...
Jan 17, 2023
Knoxville Lottery Player Wins $640,000 Dollars
Friday the 13th wasn't unlucky for one Knoxville lottery player who scored hundreds of thousands of dollars off the state's newest drawing-style game.The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation says t...
Jan 16, 2023
The TBI and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigator Looking Into a Fatal Fire
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office fire investigator are investigating the cause of a fatal fire.A man was found dead inside a Greene County house follo...
Jan 16, 2023
Knoxville Police Officer Charged with Misdemeanor Theft After Reportedly Taking Items from Another Officer’s Locker
A Knoxville Police Department officer is charged and placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation into a theft.A KPD employee reported that several belongings, including some of ...
Jan 16, 2023
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