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MADD Reacting to Two Knoxville Police Officers Being Arrested for Alleged DUI’s

MADD Reacting to Two Knoxville Police Officers Being Arrested for Alleged DUI’s

The National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving reacting to two Knoxville Police officers being arrested on two separate alleged drunk driving incidents. Alex Otte says when it occurs in situations where people have taken a responsibility to protect and serve our community and they’re the ones who are making the choice to bring potential…MORE

A Georgia Man is Arrested in Sevier County on Multiple Child Molestation Charges

A Georgia Man is Arrested in Sevier County on Multiple Child Molestation Charges

A Georgia man is facing multiple child molestation charges after being arrested in Pigeon Forge. 67 year-old Dennis Dewayne Dockery was arrested after a two-month long manhunt. Dockery was originally arrested in August 2021 on multiple counts of child molestation. The charges stemmed from a local investigation that revealed that Dockery may have been molesting…MORE

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Accident in North Knox County

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Accident in North Knox County

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in North Knox county. Officers responding to that accident on Clinton Highway at Stanley Road just after midnight. Police say the vehicle was traveling north on Clinton Highway when a pedestrian reportedly crossed in front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced…MORE

The City of Sevierville Issues a Water Warning to Boil Water Until Further Notice in the City and for Parts of Sevier County

The City of Sevierville Issues a Water Warning to Boil Water Until Further Notice in the City and for Parts of Sevier County

Drinking Water Warning Issued-Boil Drinking Water Until Further Notice-Sevierville and Portions of Sevier County The City is also asking that residents, businesses and visitors conserve water whenever possible until the system is fully operational. DRINKING WATER WARNING The City of Sevierville Water system lost pressure in the distribution system. The following notice applies to all…MORE

What Should you do if Bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider?

What Should you do if Bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider?

Although experts said brown recluse spiders are not as common in East Tennessee as in other parts of the state, they still exist around the area. Christopher Smith said while outside Saturday, he was bit by what he thought was an ant. “It was all swollen and black, and she (his wife) told me I…MORE

The Colonial Pipeline Fuel Spill in Loudon County is Worse than Expected

The Colonial Pipeline Fuel Spill in Loudon County is Worse than Expected

Officials with Colonial Pipeline have discovered that the gas spill in Loudon County is worse than expected. Officials say they discovered spilled material approximately 8 feet outside of the Sugarlimb Trap Facility on Monday night. The spill happened on July 4th and officials were able to quickly repair the pipe and get it operational. Officials…MORE

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