Category Archives: Local News

Medic Regional Blood Center has an Urgent Need for O- Blood Donations
MEDIC has an urgent need for O Negative blood donors.They are offering a $10 e-gift card to O Negative donors today and tomorrow.Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2023

Several Area High Schools Delay Kick-Off for Football Games due to Temperature Concerns
Multiple East Tennessee schools are pushing back the start time for tomorrow night’s football games.The reason for this change is that temperatures are expected to be near 100 degrees, schools d...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2023

Knoxville Apartment Complex Terminates Leases Due to August Tornado Damage
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Residents at Knoxville's Lovell Crossing Apartments, still dealing with the fallout from an August 7 damaging tornado, face anothe...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2023

Allegiant Air: Travelers Advised to Arrive 3 Hours Early to McGhee Tyson Due to Processing Issues
Allegiant expects processing times to take longer than normal (Courtesy: Allegiant Air)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Allegiant is out with a warning Wednesday, August 23 for customers traveling from McGhee Tys...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2023

UT Partners with Food City on 10-Year Arena Naming-Rights Deal
Photo courtesy of UT Athletics Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White on Wednesday announced a multi-year naming-rights agreement with longtime Tennessee Athletics corporate champ...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2023

Medic is Teaming up with Eddie Check to Offer Free PSA Testing for Men Over 40
MEDIC is teaming up with Eddie Check again this year to offer free PSA testing to men over 40 on September 7th and 8th.All donors will receive a special edition t-shirt and coupons for Texas Roadhouse...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2023

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Roane County that Claims Two Lives
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Roane County.The Tennessee Highway Patrol says two people were killed in yesterday’s crash on Harriman Highway.THP says 75 year-old Mary K...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2023

Road Rage Incident Prompts School Lockdowns in Crossville, Nobody Hurt
Crossville, TN (WOKI) Two suspects are arrested Tuesday morning in connection to a road rage shooting in Crossville.Crossville Police Department officials say the incident happened in the area of East...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2023

McGhee Tyson Airport Looking to Expand and Wants Your Feedback
Source: Google EarthMcGhee Tyson Airport is getting ready to expand and they are looking for input on what should be added or changed.So far this year, McGhee Tyson Airport has served more than 1.5 mi...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2023

Knoxville Police Arrest and Charge a Man in Connection to a Fatal Pedestrian Involved Crash in West Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash on Kingston Pike which has resulted in charges against the driver involved.It happened yesterday afternoon ne...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2023