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Claiborne Co. Schools Addresses Investigation at School Board Meeting
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Director of Schools has now spoken about an ongoing hazing investigation involving students.The Claiborne Co. Board of Education hosted a meeting Thurs...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2024

New Parental Consent Law in Effect as School Resumes Across the State
Nashville, TN (WOKI) As school starts back, lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee's new parental consent law.The new law requires the doctor or nurse to consult with parents by phone or text b...
Cumulus Media Aug 08, 2024

INVESTIGATION INTO DISTRIBUTION OF METH IN EAST TENNESSEE RESULTS IN MULTIPLE INDICTMENTS
KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI's Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 ...
Cumulus Media Aug 08, 2024

Forest Inventory Underway on Tennessee State Forests
NASHVILLE- Tennessee’s state forests are undergoing a comprehensive inventory aimed at promoting sustainable forest management.The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) ...
Cumulus Media Aug 08, 2024

Free Diapers for TennCare and CoverKids Members Now Available
Nashville, TN (WOKI) TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of two are now eligible to receive up to 100 free diapers per month.The TennCare Diaper Benefit is now live, and members are able to r...
Cumulus Media Aug 07, 2024

Medic in Competition with Blood Assurance as Smokies Take on Lookouts
MEDIC and Chattanooga-based Blood Assurance kick off their annual competition on August 6 - 11. The center collecting the most red blood cells through the week will be the winner! This competition ali...
Cumulus Media Aug 07, 2024
Knoxville Police Say Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence are Working
Knoxville Police say collaborative efforts to reduce gun violence in the area are paying off.Officials say "If you look at our numbers year-to-date right now, all fatal and non- fatal are down 33 perc...
Cumulus Media Aug 06, 2024

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Asking for Public Comment on Proposed Fee Increases
Middlesboro, KY (WOKI) The National Park Service wants your opinion on possible fee changes at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.The park is proposing higher fees for things like guided tour...
Cumulus Media Aug 06, 2024

KCS, Law Enforcement Partners Discuss Security Initiatives
Knox County Schools on Monday highlighted new security measures that are being implemented to enhance school safety in the 2024-25 academic year, as part of the district's ongoing "Safe Schools, Safe ...
Cumulus Media Aug 05, 2024

Knoxville Fire Department Providing Assistance in Hurricane Debby Response
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) As hurricane Debby looks to advance up the eastern seaboard, members of the Knoxville Fire Department are deployed Monday afternoon to aid in the response.Knoxville Fire Departmen...
Cumulus Media Aug 05, 2024