Yearly Archives: 2024

TWRA Urging Boaters Use Caution on Douglas Lake and Remind us About TDEC Water Contact Advisory
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TWRA Urging Boaters Use Caution on Douglas Lake and Remind us About TDEC Water Contact Advisory

UPDATED STORY: (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued a temporary water contact advisory which is still in effect until further notice. Matt Cameron with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says you shouldn’t eat fish or come in contact with waters flooded by Helene.. TVA has deployed a one-mile-wide boom across Douglas…MORE

Cocke County Police Officer under Investigation for Nearly $100K in Questionable Reimbursements

Cocke County Police Officer under Investigation for Nearly $100K in Questionable Reimbursements

Parrottsville, TN (WOKI) A Cocke County police officer is under investigation for nearly $100K in questionable reimbursements from the town of Parrottsville. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says that the town of Parrottsville issued 25 reimbursement checks, totaling over $470,000, to the unnamed officer as repayment for the officer using personal funds to purchase 70 vehicles…MORE

KPD, MDC Announce ‘Medication Take Back’ Event

KPD, MDC Announce ‘Medication Take Back’ Event

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) In coordination with DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Knoxville Police Department and Metro Drug Coalition are teaming up for a medication take back event this weekend. The event will be held Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Food City on Mountain Grove Drive in…MORE

Seven VFLs on NBA Opening Day Rosters
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Seven VFLs on NBA Opening Day Rosters

The NBA tips off its 79th year Tuesday and seven former University of Tennessee standouts are on active rosters around the league. VFLs in the NBA this season include Tobias Harris (Detroit Pistons), Keon Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Dalton Knecht (Los Angeles Lakers), Julian Phillips (Chicago Bulls), Josh Richardson (Miami Heat), Jaden Springer (Boston Celtics) and Grant Williams…MORE

Dylan Sampson, Cooper Mays Collect SEC Weekly Honors
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Dylan Sampson, Cooper Mays Collect SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After Tennessee’s gritty, thrilling victory over the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide on The Third Saturday in October, the Southeastern Conference office announced that a pair of Volunteers were recognized with weekly league honors. Junior running back Dylan Sampson was tabbed the SEC Offensive Player of the Week, while senior center Cooper Mays earned SEC Co-Offensive Lineman…MORE

Lady Vols Win Big Against #25 Auburn
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Lady Vols Win Big Against #25 Auburn

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another Hadyen Kubik double-double and an outstanding team effort for block defense led Tennessee to an upset victory (25-19, 25-19, 15-25, 25-19) against the No. 25 Auburn Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Food City Center. The victory over AU (14-4, 4-3 SEC) marked Tennessee’s second ranked win at home for the year after also…MORE

SEC Fines University of Tennessee After Fans Storm Field After Alabama Win Which Also Sees the Vols Back in the Top 10 in AP Poll
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SEC Fines University of Tennessee After Fans Storm Field After Alabama Win Which Also Sees the Vols Back in the Top 10 in AP Poll

The Southeastern Conference has fined the University of Tennessee after fans stormed the field following Saturday night’s win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The $100,000 fine, which was handed down yesterday (Sunday), is a result of SEC‘s policy that went into effect in June of last year. Schools are fined $100,000 for their first offense,…MORE

State of Tennessee Helene Recovery Including FEMA Information

State of Tennessee Helene Recovery Including FEMA Information

Hurricane Helene Recovery Roadway Closures as of October 18, 2024. Click on the map for a higher resolution image. Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews are working  to assess damage, inspect all state-owned bridges, and repair connectivity in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which hit Tennessee on September 27, 2024.  The counties with the most…MORE

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