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USPS to Host Knoxville Job Fairs

USPS to Host Knoxville Job Fairs

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The United States Postal Service is hosting two job fairs at a Knoxville post office this month. The job fairs are part of the Postal Service’s “Delivering for America” campaign, a 10-year plan aiming to expand its workforce. The job fairs are scheduled for June 7th and June 29th from 10 a.m.…MORE

Study: Tennessee Ranks Among 2023′s Best Economies in the U.S.

Study: Tennessee Ranks Among 2023′s Best Economies in the U.S.

Nashville, TN (WOKI/WVLT) Tennessee puts another point in the economic “win” column. A new study from WalletHub finds the Volunteer State has the 15th best economy among states in the U.S. for 2023. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength to include GDP…MORE

Greeneville Police Searching for Missing Teen

Greeneville Police Searching for Missing Teen

Greeneville, TN (WOKI) The Greeneville Police Department is asking for your help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. GPD officials say Brianna Weems was last seen leaving her home on Cherrydale Drive in Greeneville at 8:15 Monday morning, June 5. Police report that she was riding a greenish-blue bicycle and possibly wearing black leggings. If…MORE

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is Considering Tuition and Fee Increases and Looking for Public Input

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is Considering Tuition and Fee Increases and Looking for Public Input

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will be considering tuition and fee increases for each of its campuses when it meets on June 30 in Memphis. In preparation for the meeting, the University has requested feedback from the public in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated §49-7-1603, which requires boards of public universities to provide…MORE

Police Uncover Over a Pound of Meth in Sweetwater Woods

Police Uncover Over a Pound of Meth in Sweetwater Woods

Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) Over a pound of meth hidden in the woods in Sweetwater is seized by law enforcement in Monroe County. Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant Friday, June 2 on a property on Sweetwater Vonore Road. The Monroe County Sheriff’s office says meth was found in the woods on the property…MORE

TDOT Announcing Lane Closures in Sevier County Expected to Last Until the End of July

TDOT Announcing Lane Closures in Sevier County Expected to Last Until the End of July

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced road work on Dolly Parton Parkway (SR 35/US 411) beginning Tuesday, June 6. Motorists should expect delays during heavy traffic periods and be alert for changing traffic patterns. TDOT has provided the following information on the project. Motorists traveling on SR-35 (Dolly Parton Parkway/US 411) in Sevier County…MORE

Knoxville Police Identify the Man Killed in Fatal Downtown Crash

Knoxville Police Identify the Man Killed in Fatal Downtown Crash

Knoxville Police have identified the man killed in a fatal downtown accident. They say 20 year-old Damien Sherwood was killed in Wednesday afternoon’s accident which involved two cars and a KAT bus. Sherwood reportedly attempted a U-Turn on the bridge hitting the bus then hit a Jeep turning onto Main Street. A woman in the…MORE

A Budget Compromise Between Knox County Mayor and Sheriff will Increase Patrol and Correction Officer Pay more than Mayor’s Proposed 8% Increase

A Budget Compromise Between Knox County Mayor and Sheriff will Increase Patrol and Correction Officer Pay more than Mayor’s Proposed 8% Increase

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Sheriff Tom Spangler reach a budget compromise which will see Patrol officers pay increase to $51,100, making them the fourth-highest in pay in East Tennessee and Corrections officers to $50,100 making them the second-highest in pay in East Tennessee. This means starting Patrol Officers will be making 30% higher…MORE

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