Governor Bill Lee spoke out Wednesday following reports of negative comments that were made about public school teachers. Governor Lee was reportedly at a reception in Cool Springs hosted by Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn. Governor Lee is working to bring “classical charter schools” to Tennessee and wants to create a partnership with Hillsdale…… MORE
Knox County Schools saw growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and math scores according to TCAP scores released today, even as the effects of the pandemic remain evident. The latest round of scores reflects Spring 2022 and Fall 2021 end-of-course exams in ELA, math, science and social studies. Data released by the State of Tennessee…… MORE
Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the birth of an endangered African lion cub. The female cub, born on June 16, is the third offspring of father Upepo and mother Amara, and a full sibling to 6-month-old cubs Magi and Anga. Amara is nursing and caring for the cub, who is healthy and thriving. Amara…… MORE
The pandemic causing another pause to Real ID licenses but soon those will be required. You will need a Real ID license to access certain Federal buildings, to enter nuclear facilities and to board commercial flights within the United States, beginning May 3rd of next year. Many people may have forgotten all about the REAL…… MORE
MEDIC is teaming up with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to collaborate with local nonprofits through August 31 to promote blood donation, stabilize the blood product inventory and provide mini-grants for the assistance. All local nonprofit organizations are eligible to participate. Donors will complete a “voting” card that will be counted by MEDIC staff.…… MORE
Police in Newport are investigating after a nurse with Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice told them someone is dressing up as a nurse to steal medication from elderly patients. An Officer responding to a home on Jaybird Road on May 16th about a medication theft, spoke to that nurse who told the Officer that…… MORE
The city of Knoxville celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair this Saturday. Admission to the event at World’s Fair Park is free. There will be music, exhibits, food trucks and fireworks to end the day. A special souvenir will be sold which will help raise money for the Sunsphere Fund. European handcrafted…… MORE
Four people hospitalized following a crash in Morristown. It happened yesterday (Sunday) morning when a Toyota pick-up ran a red light at Progress Parkway, striking a Chevy pick-up. The Toyota landed on it’s side in the median. Morristown police say three people total were trapped in the Toyota, one in the Chevy. Two of the…… MORE
A couple charged with first-degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, abuse of a corpse could face the death penalty for their alleged crimes. District Attorney General Dave Clark has filed a notice that he will be seeking the death penalty for the pair, Sean Finnegan and Rebecca Dishman who were formally indicted for murder by…… MORE
Deaths across Knox and Anderson counties have increased more than 11 percent in 2020 from 2019, while homicides rose nearly 72 percent, according to the 2020 Annual Report. The annual report was released by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center which provides autopsy and consultative services for 23 counties in Middle and East Tennessee. According…… MORE
