Category Archives: Local News

Hiring Events Scheduled for Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge and Resort
Dollywood plans to facilitate multiple hiring events throughout the month of August to prepare for HeartSong Lodge and Resort opening. (Rendering courtesy of Dollywood)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Dollywood's...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

Former Campbell Co. Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Misconduct
(Courtesy: TBI)Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A former Campbell County Corrections Officer is arrested Monday, July 24 following an indictment for bringing contraband into the county jail.The Tennessee Bu...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

Knoxville Rep. Gloria Johnson Considering Senate Run Against Marsha Blackburn
Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, raises her fist with Rep. G. A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, after a resolution to expel Johnson from the legislature failed on the floor of the House chamber on Thursday, Ap...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

Knoxville Police are Investigating an Early Morning Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Knoxville Police areinvestigating an early morning ( Monday ) fatal motorcycle crash on James White Parkway.Officers responding to that single-vehicle motorcycle crash near the exit to East Hill Avenu...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

Medic Regional Blood Center Offering an e-Gift Card when you donate blood
Medic Regional Blood Center offering donors a $20 E-Gift Card.This event runs through next Monday. Donors will also receive a MEDIC T-shirt and Texas Roadhouse coupon. Donors must have a valid email a...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

TWRA Officer Named Mississippi Flyaway Waterfowl Enforcement Officer of the Year
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Wildlife Officer Hunter Daniels has received the honor of being named Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Enforcement Officer of the Year. The Mississippi Flyway Council a...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

30 People Displaced Following a South Knoxville Apartment Complex
An investigation is underway following a South Knoxville Apartment fire which displaces 30 people.The Knoxville Fire department was called to 115 Flenniken Avenue late Friday night and found a small f...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

Tennessee Theatre Announcing Sale Dates for Upcoming 2023 – 2024 Season
Tennessee Theatre announces when the tickets for the 2023-24 Broadway Season will be going on sale.Shows such as Six the Musical, Jagged Little Pill, Hadestown, To Kill a Mockingbird, Beetlejuice and ...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

TWRA is Investigating the 18th Boating Fatality which Involves a Child
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating the 18th boating fatality on Tennessee's waters which involves a child.It happened Saturday night on Norris Lake when a 1...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2023

Man Charged with Homicide, Statutory Rape of Greeneville Teen Danielle Owens
Danielle Owens and David A. Dabbs (Photo credits: TBI/Greene County Sheriff's Office)Greeneville, TN (WOKI) A months-long investigation into the death of Greeneville teenager Danielle Owens results in...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2023