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Tennessee’s Senate Passing Some Controversial Bills

Tennessee’s Senate Passing Some Controversial Bills

The Tennessee Senate passes the bill that would arm teachers with concealed guns in schools. It passed yesterday (Tuesday) on the Senate floor with 26 votes for and five votes against. The bill does not require but would allow people who work at schools to carry concealed guns on school property. Teachers who decide to…MORE

Alcoa Police Looking for Suspects after Second Vandalism Incident

Alcoa Police Looking for Suspects after Second Vandalism Incident

Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Police in Alcoa are searching for suspects after a second vandalism incident at an apartment complex. Alcoa Police Department officials say officers responded to a report of vandalism Monday, April 8 involving multiple buildings at the Topside 333 Apartments construction site. APD reports the vandalism discovered included the destruction of appliances, light…MORE

A Dandridge Auto Parts Store is Destroyed by Fire
Photo courtesy of Michelle Smith

A Dandridge Auto Parts Store is Destroyed by Fire

An investigation is underway after an auto parts store in Dandridge is destroyed by fire. Media outlets reporting that a fire broke out at Jasper Jones Auto Parts yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Officials with the Dandridge Fire Department says one building was completely on fire and flames had spread to a few vehicles when crews arrived.…MORE

Man Dies in Knoxville Police Custody, Investigation Underway, Department Says

Man Dies in Knoxville Police Custody, Investigation Underway, Department Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following the death of a man while in Knoxville police custody. Knoxville Police Department officials say its Office of Professional Standards is set to review the death of a 57-year-old man after he was detained by the department during a search warrant executed late Sunday night at the…MORE

Man in LCSO Custody after Barricading Himself Inside Home

Man in LCSO Custody after Barricading Himself Inside Home

Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) Authorities in Loudon County say an armed man who had barricaded himself inside a home in Lenoir City Thursday morning is now safe and in custody. Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say officers responded to the home in the 4000 block of Harrison Lane around 8:00 a.m. after a…MORE

Nothing Found after Primary Sweep at Hardin Valley Middle School, KCSO Says

Nothing Found after Primary Sweep at Hardin Valley Middle School, KCSO Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: 4/2 3:00 p.m. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a student at Hardin Valley Middle School made a verbal threat. KCSO officials say the threat came in around 1:00 Tuesday afternoon prompting deputies to respond to the school and sweep it for any dangers. KCSO says a primary sweep…MORE

An East Tennessee Senator is Taken to the Hospital Following a Medical Emergency on the Senate Floor
Photo Courtesy of WVLT

An East Tennessee Senator is Taken to the Hospital Following a Medical Emergency on the Senate Floor

Tennessee Senator Steve Southerland from Morristown is taken to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency on the Senate floor. He was rushed out of the chamber and taken to the hospital via ambulance yesterday (Monday) afternoon and is being treated and evaluated. No information has been released on what caused the medical emergency.MORE

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