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New Bill Would Allow Schools to Refuse Students with No Legal Status in the U.S.

New Bill Would Allow Schools to Refuse Students with No Legal Status in the U.S.

Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A new bill filed Tuesday in the Tennessee legislature would allow public and charter schools across the state to either enroll or refuse to enroll undocumented students. The language in Senate Bill 836 and House Bill 793 “authorizes Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to refuse to enroll…MORE

Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour
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Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour

January 31, 2025—Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Coors Light and Wrangler, the tour will include stops at Zurich’s X-TRA, Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River…MORE

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in East Tennessee This Weekend
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in East Tennessee This Weekend

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making several stops in East Tennessee this weekend at various Kroger stores. You can see the iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels at the following dates and times: Friday, Jan. 24Knoxville Kroger, 9501 Northshore Drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Maryville Kroger, 507 N. Foothills Plaza from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25Pigeon…MORE

Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day

Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day

Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) If you are looking for something to do on New Year’s Day, there’s no better place to go than the great outdoors! Tennessee State Parks is inviting those who wish to jumpstart their New Year’s resolutions to be more active to get their hearts pumping at their local state park.…MORE

THP Ramping Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Roads During Holiday Season

THP Ramping Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Roads During Holiday Season

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is ramping up efforts to ensure safety on the state’s roadways during the holiday season. As a part of the Holiday Safety Enforcement Campaign, state troopers will be out in full force in an effort to prevent serious crashes and fatalities.…MORE

City of Sweetwater Officials Made ‘Questionable Credit Card Purchases’ Totaling More than $130,000, Investigation Reveals

City of Sweetwater Officials Made ‘Questionable Credit Card Purchases’ Totaling More than $130,000, Investigation Reveals

Sweetwater, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office revealed that officials with the City of Sweetwater made questionable credit card purchases totaling more than $130,000 over the course of nearly a decade. According to the investigation, city officials made purchases totaling $132,680.03 from December 2014 through June 2023, including at least…MORE

Norfolk Southern Updates Newport Railroad Recovery after Helene

Norfolk Southern Updates Newport Railroad Recovery after Helene

Newport, TN (WOKI) Norfolk Southern now has a target date in mind for reopening one of their lines in Newport. The rail company’s AS Line was damaged after heavy flooding from Helene wreaked havoc on parts of East Tennessee. The AS Line runs from Newport through Asheville to Grovestone, N.C. Norfolk Southern projects the line…MORE