Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Several post office locations across East Tennessee are planning to host job fairs Wednesday and Thursday. The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire for rural mail carriers. Each job fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with personnel there to walk applicants through the process. The following…… MORE
Knoxville, Tenn. –The Knox County Health Department has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes during routine surveillance of the Milligan Street area of East Knoxville. In response, KCHD will spray the area on Wednesday (June 25) from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., weather permitting, to reduce the mosquito population and the risk…… MORE
Las Vegas, NV (WOKI / WVLT) Dolly Parton is headed back to Las Vegas for the first time in more than 30 years! The queen of country music will be performing six times at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas. The shows are slated for December 4 through December 13,…… MORE
The Claiborne Animal Shelter is going to be closed to the public until further notice to address “a situation.” The shelter says they are taking the necessary steps to find the best path forward for animals and the community. The closure includes all general visits, adoptions, and intakes of cats, kittens, and puppies. Dog intakes…… MORE
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Donors to Receive Ripley’s Aquarium Ticket WHO: MEDIC Donors WHAT: Ripley’s Aquarium Ticket WHEN: June 23 – 27 WHERE: All donor centers and mobile drives WHY: During the week of June 23 – 27, MEDIC donors will receive a ticket to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, a MEDIC beach towel, and…… MORE
A former Tennessee Senator has died. Frank Niceley, who served Tennessee as both a representative and senator, died yesterday (Thursday). He was 78. Niceley served the Jefferson County area and was a Senate member of the 108th General Assembly. He served in the House for the 96th, 97th, and 104th through 107th General Assemblies. Many…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Zahra is the newest lion to call Zoo Knoxville home. Zahra came from Buffalo Zoo last month and now that her thirty-day quarantine period has finished, she is in her new home. She was brought to Knoxville specifically for breeding purposes. Her partner at Zoo Knoxville is the male lion Maji, and…… MORE
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 6/18: The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found near the railroad tracks off Foute Town Road in Lenoir City. The body of 79-year-old Sue Jean Jones was found June 6 near those tracks. According to officials, an autopsy by the Knox County Forensic Center showed no signs…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – West High School Head Football Coach Lamar Brown will not return to the school next year, Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk announced Tuesday. He will no longer coach in Knox County and has been given teaching duties at another school. Rysewyk did not say which school. Rysewyk…… MORE
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) – One of Hamblen County’s largest employers, Howmet Aerospace Inc., is expanding, bringing more than 200 jobs to the area. It marks the company’s second expansion in less than a year. In July of 2024, Howmet announced a 50-position expansion. Now, another 217 jobs will be coming to Morristown. Howett is a…… MORE
