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Additional Knox County Schools To Receive No-Cost Meals

Additional Knox County Schools To Receive No-Cost Meals

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, KCS informed families at 25 district schools that free breakfast and lunch meals will be provided to all students at those schools, beginning on January 4. During the fall semester, students at the district’s 38 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools – which are designated as part of the National School Lunch…MORE

KCHD, Partners Offer Showers to Those with Less Access

KCHD, Partners Offer Showers to Those with Less Access

The Knox County Health Department and the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplainsare conducting an emergency preparedness exercise to ensure the health department’s shower trailerswill operate during an emergency event. If needed, emergency workers would use the trailers if noother facilities were available.This year, however, the exercise will double as an opportunity to provide showers for…MORE

Campbell County Teacher Arrested for Florida Child Sex Charge, U.S. Marshals say

Campbell County Teacher Arrested for Florida Child Sex Charge, U.S. Marshals say

Campbell County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Campbell County High School teacher is arrested Tuesday on a child sex charge out of Florida. The U.S. Marshals Service reports its Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force arrested 47-year-old Christopher Michael Monaghan as he was on his way to school, taking him to the Campbell County jail to…MORE

Charges Against Starting University of Tennessee Lineman Dismissed

Charges Against Starting University of Tennessee Lineman Dismissed

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Charges against a starting University of Tennessee lineman are dismissed. University of Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was detained by Knoxville police on December 4 after a traffic stop at Western Avenue and 11th Street. According to a police report obtained by our news partner WVLT, Pearce was pulled…MORE

Tennessee Higher Education Commission Releases Report on Food InsecurityAmong Higher Education Students

Tennessee Higher Education Commission Releases Report on Food Insecurity
Among Higher Education Students

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today (Tuesday) released a comprehensive report addressing the critical issue of food insecurity among students atpublic institutions of higher education. This report sheds light on the challenges faced by students and presents key interventions to address this pressing concern.The report offers a holistic perspective on food insecurity in higher…MORE

Jefferson County Deputies will be Looking for Credit Card Skimmers at Area ATM’s

Jefferson County Deputies will be Looking for Credit Card Skimmers at Area ATM’s

Jefferson County deputies will be around several ATM’s this week as they check for credit card skimmers. Skimmers are small, electronic devices that steal your credit card information when you put your card into an ATM. They’re designed to blend in with legitimate card readers, making them difficult to spot. Officials say these scams are…MORE

TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period

TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m.…MORE

Roane County Sheriff’s Office uses drone to arrest attempted murder suspect, RCSO says

Roane County Sheriff’s Office uses drone to arrest attempted murder suspect, RCSO says

Kingston, TN (WOKI) With the help of their drone “Shadow,” the Roane County Sheriff’s Office arrests an attempted murder suspect after a traffic stop late Sunday evening. RCSO officials say deputies attempted to stop a car near Kingston after running a red light. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as William Battle, then reportedly…MORE

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