KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The attorney representing a former Hardin Valley student charged with entering the schools without permission has released a statement, calling it a visitor-protocol issue. The Ameesh Kherani with the Kherani Law Firm is representing Zain Madadali, the 2024 Hardin Valley Acad...

KINGSTON, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A Roane County man has been charged after he allegedly tried to solicit pictures from "several" children on a social media app. According to court documents obtained by WVLT News, authorities received a referral from the FBI in Oxford, Mississippi about a 14-year-old...

Gatlinburg, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Gatlinburg Fire Department personnel are now monitoring the aftermath of an overnight fire at Sidney James Mountain Lodge. The fire happened around 2 a.m., according to the fire department. When crews got to the scene, 610 Airport Rd., one hotel building with 20 units inside...

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) - Following an extensive investigation into the illegal distribution of methamphetamine, agents with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence in the Union Grove Road area of the Reliance community in Tellico Plains on Monday, Ma...

ROANE CO., Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Zackary Lowe's bond hearing drew supporters from Roane County as he faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 44-year-old Elton Richardson. Lowe is accused of shooting and stabbing Richardson just off Decatur Highway in Ten Mile in January. The prosecution said Richar...