Community Pushes Back on Parole for Morristown Man Convicted in 1980 Teen Slaying

Community Pushes Back on Parole for Morristown Man Convicted in 1980 Teen Slaying

Randy Lee May (HCSO)

Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) Community members in Hamblen County launch an online petition to keep a Morristown man behind bars for the grisly murder of a teen over four decades ago.

Randy Lee May was found guilty in the July 1980 murder of 16-year-old Mary Jones. Investigators said May pretended to be a law enforcement officer and coaxed two teenage girls into his car and drove them into the woods, where he committed violent acts including murder.

May is up for parole on August 24 but friends and family, including survivor Mitzi Sizemore, are pushing back through a change.org petition calling on the state to deny May parole.

TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing East Tennessee Man

TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing East Tennessee Man

John Hammond, 82 (TBI)

Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Tuesday for a man missing out of Sullivan County.

TBI officials say 82 year-old John Hammond could be driving a maroon 2015 Honda CRV with license plate 261BHDK, similar to the one pictured below.

Courtesy: TBI

Officials add that Hammond also has a medical condition that could make it hard for him to get home safely.

Those with information are being asked to call the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office at 423-279-7330 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

CDC says Heat-Related Illnesses are Preventable and You Should Know the Symptoms and What to Do

CDC says Heat-Related Illnesses are Preventable and You Should Know the Symptoms and What to Do

Temperatures in East Tennessee expected to be the nineties the next several days.

The CDC says you should know the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one show signs of having a heat-related illness.

If you are suffering from Heat Stroke you may have a high body temperature, Fast pulse, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, confusion and you could pass out. Heat Stroke is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1, get to a cooler place, lower body temperature with cool bath or clothes and do NOT drink anything.

Heat Exhaustion systems include heavy sweating, cold, clammy skin, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, headache, dizziness and possibly passing out. You should loosen your clothes, sip water and get medical help if you are throwing up or symptoms last over an hour.

Boy Killed in Boat Crash on Norris Lake is Identified as a Middle School Student

Boy Killed in Boat Crash on Norris Lake is Identified as a Middle School Student

The boy who died in a weekend boating accident on Norris Lake is identified as 12-year-old Conner Catlett.

WVLT reporting the boy is the grandson of Mike Campbell, the man who started Regal Cinema, and was about to turn 13 and start the seventh grade at Gibbs Middle School.

Saturday’s accident involved two boats that collided near Norris Landing Marina and remains under investigation by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a Northeast Knoxville Fire Which Severely Damages Home

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a Northeast Knoxville Fire Which Severely Damages Home

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in Northeast Knoxville that destroys the home.

Crews called to Valley View Drive yesterday evening and found the home fully engulfed in flames. Everyone made it out of the home safe and no injuries were reported.

One person has been displaced because the home did suffer heavy fire damage.

WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal Recap of Day 3 at #SECMD23

WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal Recap of Day 3 at #SECMD23

Morning Show Co-Host Vince Ferrara reviewed Day 3 of SEC Football Media Days in Nashville. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Kentucky spoke on Wednesday. Get more coverage on our Central Page at 991TheSportsAnimal.com & @SportsAnimal991

Vince Ferrara – 99.1 The Sports Animal / Credit: WNML

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