A woman is facing more than a dozen charges after almost crashing into an officer head-on and nearly hitting volunteers who were distributing food in Monroe County.
Madisonville Police Department Corporal Andy Cline was patrolling Highway 411 South Saturday morning when a car being driven by 35-year-old Amanda Hayes drove off the northbound side of Highway 44 in front of him, crashed through trees and into the Good Shepherd Center parking there.
There, MPD says Hayes narrowly missed over a dozen volunteers distributing food and hit a parked vehicle with someone inside.
Thankfully, no one was injured during this incident, however Hayes was found to have numerous suspected drugs in her vehicle to include crystal methamphetamine, multiple prescription medications without prescriptions and items packaged for resale.
Hayes was taken into custody and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, DUI and other drug-related offenses including sell and delivery, she is being held without bond at the Monroe County Justice Center.
An investigation is underway following a fire at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Facility.
Knoxville Fire Department crews were called the facility at 1033 Elm Street yesterday (Sunday) morning after an automatic alarm activation at the Facility at the same time, a passerby called 911 to report a possible fire in the area.
Within 30 minutes of arrival, with assistance from the City’s Solid Waste and Public Service team, the trash was sorted with a backhoe and the fire was extinguished.
2025 August 9th-10th | Knoxville Convention Center
Gun Owners of America Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS)
Last year, the inaugural GOALS Convention shattered expectations; thousands of freedom-loving Americans showed up to hear powerhouse speakers, connect with top-tier firearms and outdoor brands, and get hands-on access to the latest gear and exclusive product reveals.
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GOALS 2025 is your all-access pass to the heart of the Second Amendment movement, featuring inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, live panels, and the chance to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with freedom-loving leaders, content creators, and everyday patriots from across the country.
· 120,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space
· The most iconic brands in the shooting sports industry
· Exclusive surprises, speakers, and panels!
Families and children are welcome to attend as this a celebration for the entire 2A community.
This isn’t just another convention. It’s a celebration of your rights, your community, and your commitment to liberty.
Make your plans now. You don’t want to miss what’s coming!
Show Schedule:
Saturday, August 9th
Doors Open 8:30 AM
Welcome Ceremony (Main Stage) 9 AM
Convention Floor Open 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday August 10th
Doors Open 8:30 AM
Opening Session (Main Stage) 9 AM
Convention Floor Open 10 AM – 4 PM
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will face Duke at Food City Center in a preseason exhibition game in advance of the 2025-26 season, as announced Friday afternoon.
The contest between the Volunteers and Blue Devils is slated for Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., with a TV network designation set to be announced at a later point.
“We have so much respect for Jon Scheyer and for the Duke basketball program,” Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes said. “It is an exciting opportunity for our players and our fans to host the Blue Devils here in Knoxville for a high-level exhibition game. We are confident this matchup will benefit both teams and really help prepare us for the upcoming season.”
The game will not be part of Tennessee’s season ticket package. Upper-level pricing begins at $20, while lower-level pricing starts at $35.
Season ticket holders, beginning today, will have first right of refusal for their current seat locations and will receive email communication from Tennessee Athletics this afternoon with details. First right of refusal for current seat locations ends Aug. 8 at 5 p.m.
Donor presales will take place Aug. 13-14 and eligible donors will receive email communication from Tennessee Athletics prior to those dates. General public ticket sales will open Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.
Parking information will be provided at a later point. In addition, tickets will be free for Tennessee students, with the claim period slated to start Oct. 20.
The Volunteers are 8-8 all-time against Duke, with each contest an official regular season affair. Tennessee owns a 3-2 ledger over the past five meetings and a 4-2 mark on its home floor.
Over the last 44 seasons, from 1981-2025, the two programs have clashed just twice. In the most recent matchup—the only one in series history with both sides ranked—Tennessee collected a 65-52 neutral-site victory on March 18, 2023, in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 in Orlando, Fla.
Duke last played a road game at Tennessee on Dec. 7, 1976, when the Blue Devils notched an 81-78 victory. The other five matchups on Rocky Top came between 1931 and 1952.
Tennessee is 88-18 all-time in exhibition affairs; that includes preseason affairs, in-season contests and foreign tours. That count features a 65-12 mark in the United States, including a 62-10 tally in Knoxville, as well as a 28-2 record versus American colleges.
The Volunteers are 25-1 in their last 26 exhibition games, including 15-1 under Barnes’ leadership. This is the fourth consecutive season Tennessee will play a Division I foe in an exhibition contest after never previously doing so.
To keep up with the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team on social media, follow @Vol_Hoops on Instagram and X/Twitter, as well as /tennesseebasketball on Facebook.
Morgan County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: An armed man shot twice during a standoff Thursday with detectives in Morgan County is identified.
District Attorney General Russell Johnson says the incident took place around noon at 224 CCC Road near Highway 62 when two detectives responded to a call for a man with a gun.
Johnson says a preliminary investigation indicates that during the response, 48-year-old Michael Blalock likely shot first before at least one of the detectives returned fire.
Blalock was taken by Life Star to the hospital and is expected to survive. He is facing several charges connected to a domestic incident that happened prior to the detectives’ response and others connected to the officer-involved shooting.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating.
ORIGINAL STORY: One person is injured Thursday after reportedly exchanging gunfire with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office detectives.
District Attorney General Russell Johnson says the incident took place on CCC Road near Highway 62 when two detectives responded to a call for a man with a gun.
Johnson says a preliminary investigation indicates that during the response, the suspect likely shot first before at least one of the detectives returned fire.
The man, who has not been identified, was shot twice; he was taken by Life Star to the hospital and is expected to survive.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating.
According to District Attorney General Russell Johnson, two detectives responded to a call for a man with a gun. (Pexels)
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man wanted in a deadly Knoxville shooting earlier this month has been taken into custody.
Knoxville Police Department officials say 28-year-old Wayne Parham was wanted for second-degree murder in the death of 48-year-old Michael Velazquez. Velazquez was found dead in the 800 block of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue on July 6.
KPD says Parham was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Asheville, North Carolina by the U.S. Marshals and the Asheville Police Department.
He is expected to soon be extradited back to Knox County.
Wayne Parham was wanted for second-degree murder in the death of 48-year-old Michael Velazquez. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)
Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs released a statement Thursday following the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Jacobs himself spent more than 20 years as a professional wrestler, most notably as Kane in the WWE.
“When you think of professional wrestling, you think of Hulk Hogan,” Jacobs said. “In fact, Hogan transcended wrestling and was an entertainment and pop culture icon.”
The wrestler-turned-mayor went on to say that Hogan played a key part in the wrestling industry beyond just performing in the ring.
“The Hulkster was integral in making professional wrestling, and specifically WWE, what it is today,” Jacobs said. “While I join fans all across the world in mourning his loss, I am also grateful for the opportunities that he created for people like me and so many others in professional wrestling and entertainment.”
Hogan was pronounced dead in Clearwater, Florida Thursday. He was 71.
The wrestler-turned-mayor went on to say that Hogan played a key part in the wrestling industry beyond just performing in the ring. (Courtesy: WVLT)
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The teen charged in the murder of a 13 year-old girl in Powell appears in court.
Fifteen year-old Malakiah Harris was in court Wednesday morning as Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin oversaw the status hearing, checking in on the defense and prosecution. Harris’ attorney says he is making progress on the defense’s investigation, while the prosecution says they are waiting on forensics testing.
The prosecution made a request of Judge Irwin asking that Harris’ siblings be barred from the neighborhood where Savannah Copeland, the victim, lived and the Judge agreed and requested the children stay away from the area.
Copeland’s body was found, stabbed, on a walking trail in Powell last year. Her death prompted the passing of the Savannah Grace Copeland Act, which increased funding for child advocacy centers.
Harris will next appear in court September 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin oversaw the status hearing, checking in on the defense and prosecution. (Courtesy: WVLT)
Union County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating a fatal boating incident on Norris Lake in Union County, the 15th fatal boating incident in Tennessee this year.
TWRA received the call Wednesday night that someone was receiving CPR aboard a vessel on the lake near Hickory Point Subdivision.
The preliminary information shows that 53 year-old Kevin Allen of Ohio had been wakeboarding and fell into the water.
When he got back on, he began experiencing a medical emergency and soon lost consciousness.
Despite rescue efforts, Allen was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness says he had a medical condition that may have contributed to the incident.
The official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. At this time, it is unclear whether the incident was solely medical in nature or triggered by recreational boating activity.
Kevin Allen, a 53-year-old man from Middletown, died near the Hickory Point subdivision, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. (Courtesy: TWRA)
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