NASHVILLE— Tennessee’s state forests are undergoing a comprehensive inventory aimed at promoting sustainable forest management. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) engaged Steigerwaldt Land Services to conduct an in-depth inventory of the state’s 15 state forests. “Sustainable management of Tennessee’s state forests is a responsibility we take very seriously,” State Forester Heather…… MORE
The head football coach for Claiborne High School, Nathan Medlin, has resigned from his position, leaving Corey McGinnis to be named as interim head coach for the 2024-25 season. Medlin’s resignation comes as police are investigating a “hazing incident” at the school. A school board meeting is scheduled for tonight but discussion of the incident…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of two are now eligible to receive up to 100 free diapers per month. The TennCare Diaper Benefit is now live, and members are able to receive the diapers beginning Wednesday, August 7 at participating pharmacies across Tennessee; a prescription is not required. Click here…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The president and CEO of The Knoxville Area Urban League is stepping down. Leaders with group announcing Wednesday that Dr. Charles F. Lomax Jr. is stepping down as president and CEO of the organization “to pursue other opportunities.” In their statement, leaders expressed their “deepest gratitude” for Lomax’s service; he had been…… MORE
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) A Crossville woman has been charged withsecond-degree murder following an investigation. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say 35-year-old Jerica Marie Hayes was indicted Monday, charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of delivery of fentanyl, in the death of 35-year-old Samuel Mashburn. TBI says Mashburn was…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— With school set to start tomorrow, Knox County Public Library wants to remind families that it offers dozens of research options to help local students get ahead. First and foremost? A library card, which lets folks access free online tutoring, test prep courses, primary sources for historical research, and more. “As we…… MORE
MEDIC and Chattanooga-based Blood Assurance kick off their annual competition on August 6 – 11. The center collecting the most red blood cells through the week will be the winner! This competition aligns with the Tennessee Smokies hosting the Chattanooga Lookouts at home! Donors will receive a ticket to a Tennessee Smokies game, the August…… MORE
Knoxville Police say collaborative efforts to reduce gun violence in the area are paying off. Officials say “If you look at our numbers year-to-date right now, all fatal and non- fatal are down 33 percent compared to the same time in 2023.” Taking a look at historical data, this far into the year, KPD reported…… MORE
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles is speaking out after the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized his cell phone. His phone was taken August 2nd, the day after he beat Courtney Johnston in the U.S. House primary race for District 5. In a post on X by Ogles yesterday (Tuesday), he says “It is his understanding that the…… MORE
Amazon hopes to have its second facility in East Tennessee up and running by the end of the year. Amazon announced it would open a distribution site in East Knoxville on the former site of East Towne Mall in 2021 with plans to open in 2022. Since then, it has sat empty, but an Amazon…… MORE
