An armed felon accused of pointing a gun at a Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy is taken into custody after a helicopter search. Officials with the sheriff’s office say a Blount County deputy walked up to 18 year-old Quinn Rayder at the Hamilton Crossing Shopping Center in Alcoa last night (Tuesday) . When Rayder saw…… MORE
Updated Story: Fox News reporting, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says 30 people have now died and dozens more are still unaccounted for following several days of severe thunderstorms, flooding, and mudslides. (as of 8/1/22 @ 10:58 a.m.) Damage to bridges, roads, and water systems complicated rescue efforts on Sunday, Beshear said. “We have dozens of bridges…… MORE
Two caregivers were charged on Tuesday after they allegedly dragged a vulnerable adult across a driveway back in March, according to a report obtained by WVLT News. Jakolby Stigall, 32 of Knoxville, and Elbert Sharp Jr., 72 of Knoxville, were working as caregivers at the Sertoma Center. A fellow staff member reported that the two…… MORE
Beginning August first and throughout the entire month, grocery items like food and food ingredients may be purchased tax free. Food and food ingredients are defined as liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried or dehydrated substances that are sold to be ingested or chewed by humans and are consumed for their taste or nutritional value. Food…… MORE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers say a seven-year-old girl from Georgia has died after a tree fell on the family’s tent in Elkmont Campground. The other family members, including father and two siblings, were not injured when the tree fell early this morning (Wednesday). The large red maple, was approximately two feet in diameter.…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says drivers in Sevier County need to be aware of a bridge collapse that has closed State Route 339 (Jones Cove Road) near Wilhite Road in Sevier County. Heavy rains in the area caused the failure of that box bridge yesterday (Monday) afternoon. This will be an indefinite road closure.…… MORE
A scam caller impersonating officers has been making rounds in Blount County, according to authorities. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong warned citizens to be careful after getting reports of an individual calling and claiming to work with the sheriff’s office, saying that a fine must be paid or the person will be arrested. This…… MORE
Announcing single performance ticket on sale dates for the 2022-23 Broadway at the Tennessee Season presented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers Presented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers, the highly anticipated 2022-23 season of Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre features a full lineup with six titles and 56 performances. While season subscription tickets have been available…… MORE
Sevier County businesses and residents affected by wind, severe weather and wildfires from March 30 through April 6 may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The declaration covers Sevier County and the adjacent counties of Blount, Cocke, Jefferson and Knox in Tennessee. To assist businesses and residents affected by the…… MORE
After being named runner-up in 2021 by USA Today Readers in the publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Family Resort, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa has another opportunity to be named number one in the category. DreamMore Resort, which celebrates its seventh anniversary this month, has quickly become a sought-after resort. With the upcoming…… MORE
