Sevier County, TN (WOKI) In the wake of an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, the director of Sevier County Central Dispatch has been placed on leave without pay. A report from the Comptroller’s Office found that between July 2021 and March 2023 SCCD Director Todd Spence spent almost $10,000 on “questionable purchases” of various…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Homeschool parents can bring their children’s education experience to a new level by visiting WonderWorks during “Homeschool Days” on weekdays in September and October. Homeschoolers can visit the attraction at a discounted rate before 3:00 p.m. The event is open to homeschool families, teachers, students, and groups. In addition to the…… MORE
The Vols lost on the field to the Florida Gators but Medic beat LifeSouth in the annual blood drive. Medic collected 1,900 units of blood winning by 162 units. Thanks to everyone who donated for helping save a life.… MORE
A man is arrested after four churches are vandalized on Highway 62 in Morgan County. The man was caught on surveillance video vandalizing four churches between the Coalfield and Oliver Springs areas overnight Saturday into yesterday (Sunday) morning.… MORE
A Knoxville Physician Assistant’s license is suspended pending a criminal investigation and federal indictment. The Tennessee Department of Health says Aaron Lee Hess was handed down two indictments and is facing 16 counts total of rape, sexual activity involving a minor and other charges. The board restricted his license and suspended his ability to prescribe…… MORE
Knox County, TN (WOKI) Two members of the same family pleaded guilty Friday, September 15 to animal cruelty following a months-long animal abuse investigation in Knox County. As part of their sentencing, Michelle Burgess-Morris and her daughter Isabella Morris were ordered to complete 72 hours of community service and are banned from owning any other…… MORE
Clarksville, TN (WOKI) Buc-ee’s fans north of Nashville won’t be seeing the plucky beaver anytime soon. Officials with the popular convenience store chain say plans for a new Buc-ee’s location in Clarksville have been withdrawn over possible traffic issues. The Buc-ee’s was slated for a location at Exit 1 off Interstate 24 near the Kentucky…… MORE
The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive ends today; it’s the annual UT versus Florida Blood drive to see which blood bank can collect the most blood donations. Medic won last year and has only a slight lead so far this year with LifeSouth beating Medic on donations Thursday. The four day total is 1,441 Medic…… MORE
A man is arrested in connection to a shooting at Montgomery Village. The Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team arrested 43-year-old Dexter McMillan last (Thursday) night at an apartment in the 4000 block of Peaks Landing Way. McMillan wanted on various charges including attempted first-degree murder from a shooting in the 1500 block of…… MORE
A suspect is taken into custody following a series of fires in North Knoxville. 36-year-old Joshua Linebarger is charged with one count of Arson, one count of Criminal Trespass and other charges after the Knoxville Fire Department responds to multiple fires during the overnight hours Sunday in the area of Merchant Drive. One of these…… MORE
