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Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn Signed into TN Law

Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn Signed into TN Law

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee lawmakers are touting a new law recently signed by Governor Bill Lee that will combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in the state. The law makes it a criminal offense to knowingly possess, distribute, or produce any software or technology specifically designed to create or facilitate the creation of AI-generated…MORE

Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found
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Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found

Another incident in downtown Gatlinburg shuts down part of the Parkway. The Gatlinburg Police Department was one of several departments to respond to a reported suspicious package last night (Tuesday) in the 700 block of Parkway. As a precaution, officials rerouted vehicular and pedestrian traffic along this portion of Parkway and Maples Lane but it…MORE

‘Medical Emergency’ Contributed to Gatlinburg Crash that Injured Seven People, THP Says
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‘Medical Emergency’ Contributed to Gatlinburg Crash that Injured Seven People, THP Says

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: We’re learning more now about a crash Sunday afternoon in downtown Gatlinburg that injured several people. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirming that seven people were injured when a minivan “accelerated unexpectedly” in the 700 block of Parkway, struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk and then collided with several vehicles.…MORE

Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says

Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says

Philadelphia, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The National Weather Service confirming that a tornado touched down Friday morning in Loudon County. NWS officials say the storm, which blew through the Philadelphia area near Holt Road at Stockton Valley Road, involved an EF-0 tornado, two miles long and 200 yards wide. Officials report five people were injured during…MORE

A Sevier County Man Reportedly Stabbed His Brother to Death and ‘Drowned and Mutilated’ His Dog is Facing Charges
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A Sevier County Man Reportedly Stabbed His Brother to Death and ‘Drowned and Mutilated’ His Dog is Facing Charges

A Sevier County man is facing charges after he stabbed his brother to death and “drowned, mutilated and incinerated” the family dog. Deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Indian Gap Road Wednesday and found 36-year-old Thomas Carter. Carter killed the dog and left the house, before returning with…MORE

Knoxville City Council Passes Over $477 Million Budget Prioritizing Public Safety and Affordable Housing

Knoxville City Council Passes Over $477 Million Budget Prioritizing Public Safety and Affordable Housing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – The Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night and passed a $477.3 million budget proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon. The 2025-26 budget prioritizes public safety, core city services and affordable housing, including allocating the following: Additionally, the city’s property tax rate remains unchanged at $2.1556 per $100 of assessed…MORE

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