The much-anticipated “Oppenheimer” movie is in theatres. It’s a war drama about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II which has ties to East Tennessee. August 6th and 9th, 1945 are two of the most notable days in American war history. Those were the days the United States dropped an atomic bomb…… MORE
The new year proved positive for Knox County students. From the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 tests, districtwide scores increased in all four categories, English Language Arts, math, science and social studies. Students received a performance score in four categories: “Below Expectations,” “Approaching Expectations,” “Met Expectations,” and “Exceeded Expectations.” Across Knox County Schools, less than…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s First Lady announces her initiative, Tennessee Serves, will work to support back-to-school efforts for a third year in a row. Throughout July, Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative will provide new backpacks to school-aged children in the state’s economically disadvantaged areas. Tennessee Serves has partnered with the state’s Family Resource Centers to distribute…… MORE
Thousands of Tennessee students will have to pay more for their education this fall. This comes after The Tennessee Board of Regents approved a 3% tuition increase for all 37 community and technical colleges across the state with just five weeks until classes begin. If students receive a state or federal scholarship, the increase will…… MORE
Metro Drug Coalition is partnering with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to focus on Knox County’s senior population with the announcement of a new medication mail-back program and the return of the Aging Adult Resource Fair. Both initiatives aim to provide aging adults with resources to better their lives and improve their safety. The new…… MORE
Knoxville Police investigating after finding a possible “suspicious package” at the Knoxville Social Security Administration building on Cross Park Drive in West Knoxville this morning. KPD has cleared the package as not suspicious or dangerous as it appears to have been several batteries plugged into an outlet at the front of the building. All roads…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish on Barkley Reservoir in Stewart County. It hit the scales at 122 pounds, 3 ounces and was 57.5 inches in…… MORE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen. Officials say fraudulent activity such as skimming, cloning and phishing are a problem and they are unable to reissue any stolen benefits for EBT cardholders. A replacement plan is currently…… MORE
The Knox County Election Commission met on Thursday, July 6th and approved the ballot, early voting locations and times, and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election. ELECTION SCHEDULE The Election schedule for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election is as follows: BALLOT The offices on the ballot will be: In the City Council…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire department is reminding motorists to move over when you see emergency vehicles on the road. KFD trucks have been involved in three separate accidents while on scene responding to calls. Fortunately, no one has been hurt or killed in these incidents. The latest involved a car which ran into a fire engine…… MORE
