KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, Knox County is preparing to take Christmas trees for recycling from any and all Knox County residents. The county’s tree recycling program begins after the new year. Throughout the month of January, residents can bring their trees, cleared of all ornaments, lights, wire and other…… MORE
TWRA is seeking any information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the poaching of a young calf elk in the Valley Creek area of the Ed Carter Unit of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Claiborne County. A hunter discovered the elk calf on Friday, December 22 and contacted TWRA. …… MORE
A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members. The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month. The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the…… MORE
Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders. The first deliveries are expected in late January or early February then starting February 16th and through March 17th, Girl Scouts will sell…… MORE
AAA with some tips to help navigate this busy holiday travel period. Roads, airlines and cruise ships will be more crowded than normal this season and most people driving to their destinations. They recommend drivers keep a well-stocked emergency kit in their vehicle which should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food and a cell phone…… MORE
The Jefferson City Police Department is asking for help to find a man wanted in connection a car theft which lead to an officer being dragged from that car. Shawn Burger was stopped following a theft complaint but refused to exit the car and as an officer attempted to get him out of the car,…… MORE
Today (Friday) marks 15 years since one of the country’s worst environmental disasters and it happened right here in East Tennessee. This is the first year December 22nd will be recognized as an annual day of remembrance for the people who died as a result of a spill at the Kingston TVA Coal Ash spill…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2023) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – will hold a free, three-day clinic on Jan. 12-14, 2024. RAM will be set up at the Jacob Building located at 3301 E.…… MORE
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, KCS informed families at 25 district schools that free breakfast and lunch meals will be provided to all students at those schools, beginning on January 4. During the fall semester, students at the district’s 38 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools – which are designated as part of the National School Lunch…… MORE
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m.…… MORE
