Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting in East Knoxville that results in attempted second-degree murder charges for two juveniles. It happened yesterday (Tuesday) morning on E. Magnolia Avenue. Both boys were captured following a vehicle and foot pursuit after KPD officers responded to an apartment complex for a call that the two were breaking into…… MORE
On Thursday, January 19, Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library will host five story time celebrations in honor of Dolly Parton’s 77th birthday. Each party begins at 10:30 and includes stories, activities, crafts, and cupcakes. Participants are invited to create a personal birthday message to Dolly, which will be delivered to her following the…… MORE
Friday the 13th wasn’t unlucky for one Knoxville lottery player who scored hundreds of thousands of dollars off the state’s newest drawing-style game. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation says the winner played Daily Tennessee Jackpot, a Tennessee-only game with drawings every day. Lottery officials say tickets cost $1, and players have the opportunity to win…… MORE
Lisa Marie Presley, who died on Jan. 12, lived most of her life under the public eye as the singer was the sole daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. But growing up with the King of Rock ‘n Roll as her father made things “very exciting,” she said. “He’d always wake me up to sing in…… MORE
Tennessee has the highest rate of foster care instability in the nation according to information in The State of the Child 2022. The annual report released by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth shows our state has had the highest rate of foster care instability in the nation every year from 2016 to 2020.…… MORE
Updated story: The Knoxville City Council approves funding of no more than $150,00 to hire a company to apply for grants to help fund the more than $50 million dollar pedestrian bridge project which will connect The University of Tennessee to South Knoxville. The bridge would consist of walking and bike trails only, starting from…… MORE
A man charged with a felony murder charge and multiple child abuse charges in an on-going case is out of jail. Michael Gray Jr., who was charged with those charges and abuse of a corpse in an ongoing case is out on his $100,000 bond according to Assistant District Attorney General Sean McDermott. Gray Jr.…… MORE
If you want to be in a movie, you may soon have your chance. Movie role submissions are being accepted for a Christmas movie being filmed at Dollywood for the next couple of months. Adult males and females are sought to portray audience members for a casino concert. Those interested would need to be available…… MORE
Knox County Schools on Friday announced new security measures that are being implemented to enhance student safety in the 2022-23 academic year. At a news conference, Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk and Security Division Chief Jason Periard said KCS has launched the “Safe Schools, Safe Students” initiative, a series of actions designed to provide a safe…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency is searching for a fisherman who is missing in Watts Bar Lake after an overturned boat was reported near the City of Loudon. Search and rescue crews from Loudon County began searching for the person last night after receiving reports of the overturned boat. The aluminum boat was found…… MORE
