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Morgan County DA: Head-On Crash with Nursing Home Van Kills Two

Morgan County DA: Head-On Crash with Nursing Home Van Kills Two

Morgan County, TN (WOKI) Two people are dead following a head-on collision between a nursing home van and a car Wednesday morning in Morgan County. District Attorney General Russell Johnson says the crash happened on Knoxville Highway, between Oliver Springs and Coalfield and that the two people killed included the resident who was being transported.…MORE

TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE PROMOTES “SAFE ON SEVENTY” CAMPAIGN
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TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE PROMOTES “SAFE ON SEVENTY” CAMPAIGN

TENNESSEE – During Independence Day weekend, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, will join Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement for “Safe on Seventy,” a campaign to increase traffic enforcement across U.S. Highway 70 statewide. U.S. Highway 70 stretches from West to East Tennessee…MORE

Former Townsend City Manager   Pleads Guilty to Misusing City Funds.

Former Townsend City Manager Pleads Guilty to Misusing City Funds.

Townsend, TN (WOKI) The former City Manager of Townsend pleads guilty to misusing city funds. The State says Danny Williamson misappropriated nearly $4,000 in city funds to buy things for himself. The investigation started after city officials reported questionable purchases. Investigators found Williamson used city credit cards to buy clothes, home goods and other things…MORE

Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says

Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says

Clinton, TN (WOKI) Police in Clinton and the Department of Children’s Services are investigating after a child is injured at a daycare facility. While information is limited, officials with the Clinton Police Department confirming Friday that “officers are currently conducting a parallel investigation with DCS” of an incident at the Kiddie Korner Daycare at 98…MORE

The Search for a New City Manager for Pigeon Forge Appears to be Over as Officials are Expected to Announce Their Choice

The Search for a New City Manager for Pigeon Forge Appears to be Over as Officials are Expected to Announce Their Choice

Pigeon Forge, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) Breaking Update: David Wear will be offered the position of Pigeon Forge city manager, city commissioners announced Friday. Previous Story: The search for Pigeon Forge’s new city manager is well underway, with candidate interviews planned for the end of this month. WVLT News has obtained background information on…MORE

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

Power supplies are tightening as conditions create greater energy demand Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely high temperatures. TVA has alerted KUB and other local power companies that increased conservation efforts are necessary to extend the available power supply and…MORE

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