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Great Smoky Mountain Flint Gap Fire Update 
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Great Smoky Mountain Flint Gap Fire Update 

GATLINBURG, TN—The Flint Gap Fire is now 75% contained. Yesterday, firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots. Today fire crews continue to work the fire, mopping up hot spots and remaining areas of heat within the perimeter. Crews have had great success in reducing the threat from…MORE

Body Found Near I-75 Mass Shooting Site Confirmed to be Joseph Couch

Body Found Near I-75 Mass Shooting Site Confirmed to be Joseph Couch

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Friday that the body found near the I-75 mass shooting site is Joseph Couch. The determination was made through DNA extraction. “We appreciate everyone involved in the search and are grateful no one else has been hurt,” said Gov. Beshear. “We…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent to Step Down after Almost 10 Years

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent to Step Down after Almost 10 Years

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash is stepping down after almost a decade heading up the country’s most-visited national park. Cash is taking over as President and CEO of Yosemite National Park. Cash began his career in 1991 as a wildlife biologist before transitioning to a deputy forest supervisor before…MORE

KPD: Two Men Arrested in East Knoxville, Suspected of Crack Cocaine Sales

KPD: Two Men Arrested in East Knoxville, Suspected of Crack Cocaine Sales

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are facing drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday morning in East Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers stopped a Nissan truck on McConnell Street. During an investigation at the scene, they recovered over 36 grams of suspected crack cocaine and over $1,000 in cash from presumed drug sales.…MORE

Blount County Commission Votes on Resolution for Thorough Investigation on Every Sexual Misconduct in Blount County Schools after Teacher Pleads Guilty of to Assault

District Leaders and the Blount County Commission unanimously voted on a resolution that asks for more thorough investigation into every single complaint of sexual misconduct in Blount County Schools. This resolution also included an official request of state legislators to take away state certification and benefits from any educator that’s pleaded or found guilty of…MORE

Kentucky judge shot, killed in his chambers; sheriff charged with murder
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Kentucky judge shot, killed in his chambers; sheriff charged with murder

A Kentucky sheriff is charged with the murder of a district court judge According to Kentucky State Police, at around 2:55 Thursday afternoon, they received a 9-1-1 call from the Letcher County Courthouse in reference to shots being fired from inside the building. Several law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services responded to the scene…MORE

Two Students Arrested at Union County High School

Two Students Arrested at Union County High School

Union County, TN (WOKI) Two students are arrested Thursday, September 19 after an incident at Union County High School. Union County Schools officials releasing a statement saying two juveniles are accused of assaulting a school resource officer and an administrator around 7:45 a.m. Thursday morning. Officials say both juveniles were arrested and removed from the…MORE

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