A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members. The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month. The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Strawberry Plains after a structure fire damages a building. New Market Fire crews called to the fire last night (Tuesday) near Hamilton Street and Boulder Lane. Due to safety concerns, roads in the area were closed but have reportedly re-opened this morning.… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for more information after a man was shot in Krutch Park Saturday night, December 23. The victim is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway with Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find that suspect. Police…… MORE
Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders. The first deliveries are expected in late January or early February then starting February 16th and through March 17th, Girl Scouts will sell…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Seymour man is facing an aggravated arson charge after police say he started a fire in a Knoxville church. According to an arrest report, 34 year-old Billy Walker entered the Church Street United Methodist Church on Henley Street around 3:00 a.m. on Christmas, locked himself in a bridal suite, then lit…… MORE
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is out with a warning Tuesday about a scam caller impersonating law enforcement officers. CCSO officials say they’ve received numerous reports regarding a fraudulent scheme in which a scam caller, claiming to be “Lt. James Perry of the Sheriff’s Office,” tells people there is a civil…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police say an argument over dog excrement is what led to a deadly shooting Saturday at a home in North Knoxville. Thirty-four year-old Stefen White is charged with second-degree murder after police were called to the home in the 400 block of East Oldham Avenue Saturday, December 23 and found a…… MORE
AAA with some tips to help navigate this busy holiday travel period. Roads, airlines and cruise ships will be more crowded than normal this season and most people driving to their destinations. They recommend drivers keep a well-stocked emergency kit in their vehicle which should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food and a cell phone…… MORE
Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting that happened on Saturday night in Krutch Park. Multiple persons of interest have been identified in the course of the investigation, which is being led by KPD Homicide Unit detectives. The investigation, which has continued to stretch into Christmas Eve, has been assisted by…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a house fire on Christmas morning. Crews called to Pickett Avenue and contained the fire to a bedroom but the home suffered a moderate amount of smoke of water damage. Four people who were home at the time of the fire made it out safe. The home did have working…… MORE
