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Knox County to Update Floodplain Maps

Knox County to Update Floodplain Maps

Thanks to federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, Knox County is embarking on a community-led hydrological survey to remap eight stream corridors, with a specific focus on enhancing accuracy and updating floodplain maps to address local flood risk. Qualified surveyors and engineers from WSP Engineering and Robert Campbell Engineering, working on behalf of Knox County,…MORE

Former Scott County Volunteer Fire Chief Accused of Stealing Nearly $14K from Department

Former Scott County Volunteer Fire Chief Accused of Stealing Nearly $14K from Department

Helenwood, TN (WOKI) A former volunteer fire chief in Scott County is arrested Monday, December 4 charged with stealing thousands of dollars from his department. Officials with the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office say 24 year-old Austin Lewallen stole nearly $14,000 from the Paint Rock Volunteer Fire Department’s funds through a combination of over-the-counter bank and unauthorized…MORE

Knox County Junior Commissioner Program Enters Second Year, Applications Open

Knox County Junior Commissioner Program Enters Second Year, Applications Open

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Junior Commissioner program is entering its second year, and the application portal is now open. The Junior Commissioner program is open to any Knox County high school junior or senior at public, private or home schools. Each commissioner chooses a student from the application pool to attend work sessions,…MORE

UT Vols Defensive Lineman is Taken Into Custody Following Traffic Stop

UT Vols Defensive Lineman is Taken Into Custody Following Traffic Stop

University of Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. is detained by Knoxville police after a traffic stop at Western Avenue and 11th Street. It happened yesterday (Monday), Pearce was pulled over for expired tags and speeding, going 63 mph in a 35 mph zone. He also could not present any form of ID or insurance.…MORE

Enjoy Free Activities at the Knoxville Museum of Art this Weekend

Enjoy Free Activities at the Knoxville Museum of Art this Weekend

Free family activities this weekend at Knoxville Museum of Art The Knoxville Museum of Art welcomes the community for several fun, educational and free events for all ages during December. Sunday, Dec. 10: Second Sunday Art Activity; Free Children in grades K-6 are invited to drop in between 1-4 p.m. for a hands-on art activity…MORE

Armed and Dangerous Fatal Shooting Suspect is Now in Knoxville Police Custody

Armed and Dangerous Fatal Shooting Suspect is Now in Knoxville Police Custody

Knoxville Police say the man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at Arbor Place Apartments has turned himself in. Detectives obtained warrants charging 28 year-old Jesse Bailey Jr. with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and other charges in Sunday morning’s shooting after 35-year-old Howard Jordan was found dead at the scene…MORE

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