Yearly Archives: 2024

An Elderly Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution is Arrested During TBI Human Trafficking Investigation

An Elderly Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution is Arrested During TBI Human Trafficking Investigation

ROCKWOOD – Complaints of illegal business activity being conducted at a Roane County massage business led to an investigation by the Rockwood Police Department, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, and the office of 9th Judicial District Attorney General. As a result of that investigation, led by Rockwood Detective Dustin Arnold, one woman faces charges and another accepted…MORE

Kenneth Dehart, Jr. Appears in Court on Charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder After Reportedly Shooting Two Blount County Deputies During a Traffic Stop

Kenneth Dehart, Jr. Appears in Court on Charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder After Reportedly Shooting Two Blount County Deputies During a Traffic Stop

Kenneth DeHart, Jr, the man accused of fatally shooting Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan makes his first court appearance today (Thursday) since being arrested Tuesday in connection to that shooting, he will be held with no bond. The preliminary hearing for his case is set for February 20th at 9 a.m. and that his brother…MORE

ORANGE & WHITE GAME SET FOR APRIL 13 IN LIMITED CAPACITY NEYLAND STADIUM

ORANGE & WHITE GAME SET FOR APRIL 13 IN LIMITED CAPACITY NEYLAND STADIUM

Courtesy / UT Sports KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football will culminate its spring with the 2024 Orange & White Game at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 13 in Neyland Stadium, which will be at a significantly limited capacity of approximately 10,000 fans due to construction. Construction continues on the stadium’s south end, west side and…MORE

#8/9 VOLS CRUISE TO 92-63 VICTORY AT ARKANSAS

#8/9 VOLS CRUISE TO 92-63 VICTORY AT ARKANSAS

Courtesy / UT Athletics FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team claimed its first road win over Arkansas in over 15 years with an impressive 92-63 triumph Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. No. 8/9 Tennessee (18-6, 8-3 SEC) led for over 35 minutes and by as many as 32 points behind a…MORE

Officials Identify Two People Found Dead on a Property in Greene County

Officials Identify Two People Found Dead on a Property in Greene County

Chuckey, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 2/14: The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has identified the two people found dead on the same property in the Chuckey area. GCSD officials say 69-year-old Roberta Welch-Peters was found inside the home in the 500 block of Choctaw Drive around 1:00 p.m. last Thursday, February 8. Officials say the GCSD and…MORE

Three Vols Receive 2024 NFL Combine Invites

Three Vols Receive 2024 NFL Combine Invites

Courtesy / UT Athletics The National Football League announced Tuesday that Tennessee football standouts Joe Milton III, Jaylen Wright and Kamal Hadden each received invitations to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, which will take place in Indianapolis from Feb. 26 through March 4. A total of 321 prospects have been invited to attend the 2024 NFL Combine, including 75 from the Southeastern Conference.…MORE

Monica Abbott Named to 2024 SEC Women’s Legends Class

Monica Abbott Named to 2024 SEC Women’s Legends Class

Courtest / UT Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced its 2024 Class of Women’s Legends, and the University of Tennessee is represented by the illustrious Monica Abbott, who played for the Lady Vols’ softball program from 2004-07. The 2024 collection of SEC Women’s Legends showcases former student-athletes and coaches from all 14 SEC member…MORE

Man Accused of Killing Blount County Deputy Caught in Knoxville

Man Accused of Killing Blount County Deputy Caught in Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers is apprehended Monday afternoon in Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department confirming Kenneth Wayne DeHart, Jr. was taken into custody at a home on Linden Avenue. DeHart was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder…MORE

Morgan County Man in Custody after Firing Shots at Animal Shelter, Police Say

Morgan County Man in Custody after Firing Shots at Animal Shelter, Police Say

Morgan County, TN (WOKI) A man in Morgan County is in custody after firing shots at an animal shelter. Officials with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office say the incident happened around 4:30 Monday afternoon at MOCO Muts, a non-profit shelter in the Sunbright area of Morgan County. The suspect reportedly fired shots into the building…MORE

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