Category Archives: Local News Reel 2

U.S. Drug Enforcement and TBI Arrest Woman Allegedly Using Greyhound for Drug Trafficking

U.S. Drug Enforcement and TBI Arrest Woman Allegedly Using Greyhound for Drug Trafficking

Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrest 26 year-old Jasmine Johnson, 26, after police said she carried nearly three pounds of fentanyl and more than one pound of methamphetamine off a Greyhound bus in Knoxville. Police have recognized Greyhound as a hub for drug trafficking, according to a criminal…MORE

Two Children Injured in Drag Racing Crash Which Killed Their Grandfather are Recovering at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

Two Children Injured in Drag Racing Crash Which Killed Their Grandfather are Recovering at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

We have an update on the two children critically injured in a crash over a week ago on Magnolia Avenue that killed their grandfather and involved two suspects who have been charged for drag racing and other charges. Eleven-year-old Gage and his 6-year-old sister Hadley are in East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Gage could be released…MORE

Charges Announced for Man Accused of Robbing a Blount County Bank

Charges Announced for Man Accused of Robbing a Blount County Bank

Charges announced for the suspect in a Blount County bank robbery. CBBC Bank on Topside Road was robbed Tuesday afternoon, Richard Hines, Jr., was arrested by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the incident. He is facing charges of bank robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. The…MORE

Another Pediatric Flu Death Reported in Tennessee

Another Pediatric Flu Death Reported in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming a third pediatric flu related death in Tennessee. TDH says the child’s death happened in East Region of our state. Additionally, 17 of Tennessee’s 95 counties have had one or more influenza-positive result in the past 6 weeks. TDH considers an flu like illness to be a fever…MORE

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help to Find a Man Wanted in Multiple East Tennessee Counties on Various Charges Including Attempted First-Degree Murder

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help to Find a Man Wanted in Multiple East Tennessee Counties on Various Charges Including Attempted First-Degree Murder

Have you seen fugitive Demarco Derez Williams? Williams is wanted on Attempted First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault charges stemming from a shooting that took place during the early morning hours of December 21, 2022 in Strawberry Plains, TN.  In addition, to these charges by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office the Knoxville Police Department is looking…MORE

A Domestic Incident Leads to the Shooting Death of a Talbott Woman

A Domestic Incident Leads to the Shooting Death of a Talbott Woman

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Talbott. Deputies were called to Ingram Road after a man called 911 saying he had shot his wife Wednesday night. 52 year-old Kenneth Belcher was found inside pickup in the rear parking lot of a school on E. Dumplin Valley Road. A weapon was…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in North Knoxville

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in North Knoxville

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in North Knoxville. It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 1200 block of Bradshaw Garden Road. Police believe a physical confrontation occurred and shots were fired. A man was struck and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are searching for a dark-colored four-door sedan…MORE

Country News

Taylor Swift Celebrates Launch Of ‘The Eras Tour’ By Releasing Four New Songs

Taylor Swift Celebrates Launch Of ‘The Eras Tour’ By Releasing Four New Songs

Global superstar Taylor Swift released four new songs in celebration of the beginning of her “The Eras Tour” last Friday. The four tracks include re-recordings of Swift’s dual contributions to the 2012 soundtrack to The Hunger Games, “Eyes Open” and “Safe & Sound” featuring Joy Williams and John Paul White, as well as “If This…

CMT Announces Week Of New Shows Leading Up To 2023 CMT Music Awards

CMT Announces Week Of New Shows Leading Up To 2023 CMT Music Awards

CMT has revealed plans for a week-long programming celebration on the network during CMT Music Awards Week, beginning March 27. The week includes the debut of a brand-new series “CMT Defining” in celebration of the 10th anniversary of “CMT Next Women of Country,” and features two-time CMT Music Awards nominee Carly Pearce. In addition, there…

Shania Twain Shares Cover Of Harry Styles’ ‘Falling’

Shania Twain Shares Cover Of Harry Styles’ ‘Falling’

Country-pop icon Shania Twain recently shared an official cover of Harry Styles’ “Falling.” Twain released the cover as part of her Spotify Sings session on Wednesday, March 15. The track is accompanied by Twain’s cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Spoonful” and the title track of her recent album, Queen Of Me. For the cover of “Faller,”…

Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson To Headline Inaugural FairWell Festival

Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson To Headline Inaugural FairWell Festival

Zach Bryan and Willie Nelson are among the musicians set to headline the upcoming FairWell Festival, scheduled to take place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in High Desert in Central Oregon from July 21 to 23. Bryan will headline on Saturday (July 22), while Willie Nelson & Family will headline on Sunday (July 23). Turnpike…

Weather

  • Forecast
  • Currents
  • Planner