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State Leaders Asking for Feedback on ELA Standards for Tennessee Students
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) As students across East Tennessee head back to class, parents and teachers are getting the chance to weigh-in on what their kids are being taught, focusing specifically on ...
Aug 13, 2024
New High Rise Coming to Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Despite recent protest, another high rise is coming to downtown Knoxville.The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved the development last week. It’s going to be ...
Aug 13, 2024
Three Minors Charged in Claiborne High School Incident, DA Says
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Three minors have now been charged in connection to an "incident" that happened at Claiborne High School.The news coming from District Attorney General Jared Effler’s...
Aug 09, 2024
Claiborne Co. Schools Addresses Investigation at School Board Meeting
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Director of Schools has now spoken about an ongoing hazing investigation involving students.The Claiborne Co. Board of Education hosted a meeting Thurs...
Aug 09, 2024
New Parental Consent Law in Effect as School Resumes Across the State
Nashville, TN (WOKI) As school starts back, lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee's new parental consent law.The new law requires the doctor or nurse to consult with parents by phone or text b...
Aug 08, 2024
INVESTIGATION INTO DISTRIBUTION OF METH IN EAST TENNESSEE RESULTS IN MULTIPLE INDICTMENTS
KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI's Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 ...
Aug 08, 2024
Forest Inventory Underway on Tennessee State Forests
NASHVILLE- Tennessee’s state forests are undergoing a comprehensive inventory aimed at promoting sustainable forest management.The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) ...
Aug 08, 2024
Medic in Competition with Blood Assurance as Smokies Take on Lookouts
MEDIC and Chattanooga-based Blood Assurance kick off their annual competition on August 6 - 11. The center collecting the most red blood cells through the week will be the winner! This competition ali...
Aug 07, 2024
Knoxville Police Say Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence are Working
Knoxville Police say collaborative efforts to reduce gun violence in the area are paying off.Officials say "If you look at our numbers year-to-date right now, all fatal and non- fatal are down 33 perc...
Aug 06, 2024
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Asking for Public Comment on Proposed Fee Increases
Middlesboro, KY (WOKI) The National Park Service wants your opinion on possible fee changes at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.The park is proposing higher fees for things like guided tour...
Aug 06, 2024
