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Election Day is This Week, What you Need to Know

Election Day is This Week, What you Need to Know

Early voting has ended and Election day is Thursday. This if for the Federal / State Primary, Knox County General Election and the town of Farragut Municipal Election. You must vote at your designated location and present a valid photo ID. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. You can go to…MORE

The Death Toll Continues to Rise in Eastern Kentucky after Flood Waters have Ravaged that Area

The Death Toll Continues to Rise in Eastern Kentucky after Flood Waters have Ravaged that Area

Updated Story: Fox News reporting, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says 30 people have now died and dozens more are still unaccounted for following several days of severe thunderstorms, flooding, and mudslides. (as of 8/1/22 @ 10:58 a.m.) Damage to bridges, roads, and water systems complicated rescue efforts on Sunday, Beshear said.  “We have dozens of bridges…MORE

The Better Business Bureau Warning of a Smishing Scam involving Text Messages

The Better Business Bureau Warning of a Smishing Scam involving Text Messages

Some people in East Tennessee are seeing an increase in text scams. Some people are receiving text messages from someone not in their contacts. Most messages refer to a package at the post office which can’t be delivered because the address is wrong and they need to update their information, and ask you to please…MORE

A Woman Dies after Reportedly Falling from the Chairlift at Anakeesta

A Woman Dies after Reportedly Falling from the Chairlift at Anakeesta

A woman reportedly falls of the chair lift at Anakeesta and dies. Seth Butler with the City of Gatlinburg says Gatlinburg Fire and Rescue responders found a woman dead under the lift last night (Thursday). Anakeesta’s attractions sit atop a mountain in Gatlinburg and use a chairlift ride to transport visitors. A witness told police…MORE

A Dispute with a Neighbor Leaves a 78 year-old Widow in Dandridge Taking out an Order of Protection for Signs with Profanity Directed at her Property

A Dispute with a Neighbor Leaves a 78 year-old Widow in Dandridge Taking out an Order of Protection for Signs with Profanity Directed at her Property

Having a good neighbor can be a huge benefit, but having a neighbor that you disagree with can prove to be a scary situation. That’s the reality for a 78-year-old widow in Dandridge. Over the last several months the woman, who didn’t want to be identified to protect herself, said she’s had several signs riddled…MORE

Many Grocery Items will be Tax Free in Tennessee During the Month of August

Many Grocery Items will be Tax Free in Tennessee During the Month of August

Beginning August first and throughout the entire month, grocery items like food and food ingredients may be purchased tax free. Food and food ingredients are defined as liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried or dehydrated substances that are sold to be ingested or chewed by humans and are consumed for their taste or nutritional value. Food…MORE

Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee Set to Begin Friday

Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee Set to Begin Friday

Parents looking for bargains while back to school shopping for their kids can take advantage of saving a little cash this weekend. Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee starts tomorrow (Friday) and ends Sunday. Clothing and school supplies that cost under $100 and Computers $1,500 or less are all qualifying items. Governor Bill Lee says he…MORE

A Young Girl Dies in the Great Smoky Mountains After a Tree Falls on Family’s Tent

A Young Girl Dies in the Great Smoky Mountains After a Tree Falls on Family’s Tent

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers say a seven-year-old girl from Georgia has died after a tree fell on the family’s tent in Elkmont Campground. The other family members, including father and two siblings, were not injured when the tree fell early this morning (Wednesday). The large red maple, was approximately two feet in diameter.…MORE

Design Changes Proposed to New Multi-Use Stadium in Downtown Knoxville due to Rising Materials and Labor Costs

Design Changes Proposed to New Multi-Use Stadium in Downtown Knoxville due to Rising Materials and Labor Costs

Knoxville Sports Authority officials proposing some design changes for Knoxville’s upcoming multi-use stadium at a meeting Tuesday morning. Rising materials and labor costs have inspired the stadium changes. Among those are removing a second story of offices and retail space, downsizing the stadium’s club area, and reorganizing some field-level constructs. These changes won’t affect the…MORE

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