Category Archives: Local News

Dogwood Trails Set to Open This Weekend

Dogwood Trails Set to Open This Weekend

The Historic Dogwood Trails open once again this Saturday to kick off Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration. Dogwood Arts is celebrating 68 years of its Trails & Gardens program by featuring the Trails of North Knoxville in 2023: Fountain City, North Hills, and Halls/Timberline. The Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens, and Camera Sites are open to the…MORE

Special Hiring Event for Buc-ee’s in Sevierville Announced

Special Hiring Event for Buc-ee’s in Sevierville Announced

Buc-ee’s, is hosting a hiring event in Sevierville next month. The gas station chain’s newest location means job openings starting at $17 an hour, up to $20 an hour. The hiring event is scheduled for April 11 through 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The positions offered are full time and come with full…MORE

Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse

Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse

The investigation continues after the Macon County Sheriff’s Office seize 26 large dogs, a small dog, five cats and two chinchillas from a property. The owners of the animals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a search of the property revealed the dogs were living in horrible conditions. The dogs were found living…MORE

Cause of the Fire at Y-12 in Oak Ridge is Released

Cause of the Fire at Y-12 in Oak Ridge is Released

Officials with Y-12 released the reason behind a fire in one of their buildings last month. Chips of uranium metal from machining activity had been processed for storage which was done in accordance with the standard operating procedure sparked the February 22nd fire. Officials say the metal underwent rapid exothermic oxidation, which is a chemical…MORE

Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Teen

Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Teen

Knoxville Police are asking for help to find a missing teen. KPD says they are concerned for her wellbeing. 16 year-old Alexis Franklin was last seen leaving Division Street on foot the morning of March 22. Anyone with any information is asked to call 911 or East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at (865) 215-7165.MORE

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help to Find a Missing Woman

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help to Find a Missing Woman

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman they say is considered endangered. Jacqueline Nicole Gatch, who goes by Niki, was last seen in the Corryton area and she sometimes stays in the Knoxville Center Drive and Lenoir City areas. Anyone with information should call KCSO at 865-215-2243.MORE