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‘The NCAA is not above the law’ | Judge Grants Injunction to Allow NIL to Continue
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A federal judge Friday grants a preliminary injunction in favor of Tennessee and Virginia in their fight against the NCAA."It is hereby ORDERED that, effective immediately,...
Feb 23, 2024
A Wildfire in Campbell County has Grown
A wildfire in Campbell County has grown.Crews say the fire has grown and strong winds may have been a factor.At last check that fire burned 115 acres is 50% contained according to the Tennessee Divisi...
Feb 23, 2024
Missing Morristown Teen Found Safe, Police Say
Morristown, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In the latest update from the Morristown Police Department, Brayan Lopez was reportedly found safe Friday afternoon.ORIGINAL STORY: Investigators with the Morristown Poli...
Feb 23, 2024
Former Scott County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Assault, Charge Diverted
Scott County, TN (WOKI) A former Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy pleads guilty Thursday to an assault charge but will not see the inside of a jail cell.Officials with the Oneida Police Department...
Feb 22, 2024
Knoxville Historian, Civil Rights Activist Robert ‘Bob’ Booker Dies at 88
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville historian and civil rights activist Robert 'Bob' Booker has died.Booker, considered a powerful voice not just in Knoxville but across the state, was an author, historian...
Feb 22, 2024
New Bill Would Ban Cell Phones in Tennessee Classrooms
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Cell phones could soon be banned in Tennessee classrooms.A new bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, making its way through the General Assembly would prohibit students from displaying, using or...
Feb 22, 2024
Tennessee Could Implement Digital Driver’s Licenses
Nashville, TN (WOKI) A new bill could see Tennessee implementing digital identification cards and driver's licenses.The bill, HB 2792/SB 2661, aims to establish and implement a secure digital license ...
Feb 22, 2024
Lights Out for Halls Cinema 7
A locally owned movie theater in Knox County is closing its doors immediately.Halls Cinema 7 made the announcement on social media saying they weren’t making enough money.The theater says as a m...
Feb 22, 2024
Knox County Commission to Consider Renaming Part of a Major Highway to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Specialist Jeremy Evans
Knox County leaders are looking to honor the life of fallen U.S. Army Specialist Jeremy Daniel Evans.Evans was killed in a rollover crash during a military training exercise in Alaska back in October....
Feb 22, 2024
Some A T & T Customers Experiencing Service Interruptions in the U.S. but Service is Being Restored
Early morning widespread wireless service interruptions for many AT&T customers are ending as many are now seeing their service return.Several East Tennessee E 911 agencies confirming the nationwi...
Feb 22, 2024
