The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal shooting in Talbott. One person taken into custody early this (Thursday) morning following that shooting in the 900 block of Ingram Road. Officials say a preliminary investigation reveals it to be a domestic-related incident.… MORE
Drag Racers on Magnolia Avenue not only ran a red light, hitting an SUV killing the Grandfather who was driving his 5 and 11 year-old grandkids who are in critical condition, also leaves nine people looking for a place to live after one of the dragsters hit the Safe Haven Teen Empowerment House where they…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting in East Knoxville that results in attempted second-degree murder charges for two juveniles. It happened yesterday (Tuesday) morning on E. Magnolia Avenue. Both boys were captured following a vehicle and foot pursuit after KPD officers responded to an apartment complex for a call that the two were breaking into…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in North Knoxville. It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 1200 block of Bradshaw Garden Road. Police believe a physical confrontation occurred and shots were fired. A man was struck and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are searching for a dark-colored four-door sedan…… MORE
The investigation continues by Knoxville Police after two people reportedly drag racing two Dodge Chargers down Magnolia Avenue cause a multiple-vehicle accident that results in the death of one person. It happened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) near Milligan Street. The two chargers crashed into a Ford Explorer after reportedly running a red light, killing the driver…… MORE
On Thursday, January 19, Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library will host five story time celebrations in honor of Dolly Parton’s 77th birthday. Each party begins at 10:30 and includes stories, activities, crafts, and cupcakes. Participants are invited to create a personal birthday message to Dolly, which will be delivered to her following the…… MORE
An inmate on death row in Tennessee has died but not by execution. The Tennessee Department of Correction says 71 year-old James Dellinger died at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville yesterday (Monday) from apparent natural causes. He was previously sentenced to death in 1996 for first degree murder out of Blount County after being…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire. Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their home. When they arrived three adults and a teen were outside and no injuries were reported. The home has sustained heavy fire, smoke…… MORE
Friday the 13th wasn’t unlucky for one Knoxville lottery player who scored hundreds of thousands of dollars off the state’s newest drawing-style game. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation says the winner played Daily Tennessee Jackpot, a Tennessee-only game with drawings every day. Lottery officials say tickets cost $1, and players have the opportunity to win…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office fire investigator are investigating the cause of a fatal fire. A man was found dead inside a Greene County house following the fire yesterday (Sunday) morning. Fire crews responding to the home on Choctaw Drive. The caller says they woke up to their dog…… MORE
