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South Knox County Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

South Knox County Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a South Knoxville house fire. Rural Metro Fire Department crews were called to the home on Artekka Drive Thursday night just after 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a single family home heavily involved with fire and with multiple explosions from ammo inside the home. Captain Jeff…MORE

Knoxville’s $150 Million Science Museum Called Off

Knoxville’s $150 Million Science Museum Called Off

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The City of Knoxville says the Knoxville Science Museum project has been called off. The original $150 million Science Museum funding and endowment project was announced at the State of the City Address in 2018. The City of Knoxville was recently informed that Jim Clayton is withdrawing his donation and commitment to…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following Fatal Stabbing in Greene County
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An Investigation is Underway Following Fatal Stabbing in Greene County

An investigation is underway following a fatal stabbing in Greene County. Officials with the Greeneville Police Department say Officers were called to the 100 block of North Sunset Boulevard last night (Thursday) and found an unresponsive man with stab wounds to his upper body. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from…MORE

An Arrest Made in Jefferson County for Threat of Mass Violence on School Property
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An Arrest Made in Jefferson County for Threat of Mass Violence on School Property

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in threats made to a school. Officials with Jefferson County Schools contacted the SRO assigned to Patriot Academy in Jefferson City last (Thursday) night about a threat that had been seen on social media. JCSO says the SRO and investigators and an agent with the Tennessee…MORE

Knox County School Board Approves a New Elementary School in Farragut
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Knox County School Board Approves a New Elementary School in Farragut

The Knox County Board of Education voted unanimously in favor on an agreement that would consist of building a new elementary school costing nearly $44 million. The proposed design plans are for the new K-5 Farragut-area elementary school located at 202 Village Commons Boulevard. The entire property will encompass more than 144,000 square feet. Last…MORE

Knox County School Board Approves a New Elementary School in Farragut
WVLT

Knox County School Board Approves a New Elementary School in Farragut

The Knox County Board of Education voted unanimously in favor on an agreement that would consist of building a new elementary school costing nearly $44 million. The proposed design plans are for the new K-5 Farragut-area elementary school located at 202 Village Commons Boulevard. The entire property will encompass more than 144,000 square feet. Last…MORE

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

A search in Loudon County for two missing teens has now become a recovery mission. Sheriff Jimmy Davis making the announcement yesterday (Thursday). It’s the latest update in a rescue effort that was started by a call from Blake Moore who says early Wednesday morning, he got an odd request from a neighbor. His neighbor…MORE

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

A search in Loudon County for two missing teens has now become a recovery mission. Sheriff Jimmy Davis making the announcement yesterday (Thursday). It’s the latest update in a rescue effort that was started by a call from Blake Moore who says early Wednesday morning, he got an odd request from a neighbor. His neighbor…MORE

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