The Vols lost on the field to the Florida Gators but Medic beat LifeSouth in the annual blood drive. Medic collected 1,900 units of blood winning by 162 units. Thanks to everyone who donated for helping save a life.… MORE
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A Man is Arrested for Suspected Vandalism of Multiple Churches in Morgan County
A man is arrested after four churches are vandalized on Highway 62 in Morgan County. The man was caught on surveillance video vandalizing four churches between the Coalfield and Oliver Springs areas overnight Saturday into yesterday (Sunday) morning.… MORE
A Knoxville Physician Assistant has License Suspended Pending Criminal Investigation and Federal Indictment Which Includes Rape
A Knoxville Physician Assistant’s license is suspended pending a criminal investigation and federal indictment. The Tennessee Department of Health says Aaron Lee Hess was handed down two indictments and is facing 16 counts total of rape, sexual activity involving a minor and other charges. The board restricted his license and suspended his ability to prescribe…… MORE
Two Plead Guilty Following Months-Long Animal Cruelty Investigation in Knox Co.
Knox County, TN (WOKI) Two members of the same family pleaded guilty Friday, September 15 to animal cruelty following a months-long animal abuse investigation in Knox County. As part of their sentencing, Michelle Burgess-Morris and her daughter Isabella Morris were ordered to complete 72 hours of community service and are banned from owning any other…… MORE
Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN (WOKI) Buc-ee’s fans north of Nashville won’t be seeing the plucky beaver anytime soon. Officials with the popular convenience store chain say plans for a new Buc-ee’s location in Clarksville have been withdrawn over possible traffic issues. The Buc-ee’s was slated for a location at Exit 1 off Interstate 24 near the Kentucky…… MORE
Medic with a Slight Lead on LifeSouth in Annual UT vs Florida Blood Drive Going into Final Donation Day
The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive ends today; it’s the annual UT versus Florida Blood drive to see which blood bank can collect the most blood donations. Medic won last year and has only a slight lead so far this year with LifeSouth beating Medic on donations Thursday. The four day total is 1,441 Medic…… MORE
Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting
A man is arrested in connection to a shooting at Montgomery Village. The Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team arrested 43-year-old Dexter McMillan last (Thursday) night at an apartment in the 4000 block of Peaks Landing Way. McMillan wanted on various charges including attempted first-degree murder from a shooting in the 1500 block of…… MORE
A Drug Investigation at a Hotel in Sweetwater Leads to the Arrest of Two People
Two people are arrested following a drug investigation at a hotel in Sweetwater. The Sweetwater Police Department says Robert Johnson and Regina Perez were arrested for selling fentanyl pressed pills and other narcotics including crack cocaine and seized over $1,000 in cash. Charges are pending in this case.… MORE
Knoxville Police Searching for Man Accused of Attempted First-Degree Murder
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are asking for help in finding a 23-year-old Knoxville man accused of attempted first-degree murder of a woman. KPD officials are searching for 23-year-old Keyshawn Flack in connection to a shooting Wednesday sometime around 1:30 p.m. at an address in the 2300 block of California Road. Officials say Flack is…… MORE
ACSO: Suspect in Fatal Heiskell Shooting Captured
Update (9:14, 3:00 p.m.): A two-day manhunt for the suspect in a fatal Anderson County shooting ended Thursday afternoon with the capture and arrest of 44-year-old Jason Dockery. Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that Dockery was taken into custody Thursday in Union County. He is wanted in connection to the fatal…… MORE
