Category Archives: Local News Reel 3

National Hurricane Center Releases Their Final Report on Hurricane Helene
WVLT

National Hurricane Center Releases Their Final Report on Hurricane Helene

The National Hurricane Center releases its final report on Hurricane Helene. The storm made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane before traveling North, causing catastrophic flooding, extreme winds and killing hundreds across the south. Helene is responsible for at least 249 deaths, including 18 in Tennessee. Fifteen of those died from the flooding,…MORE

One of the 50 Safest College Towns in the U.S. is in East Tennessee
WVLT

One of the 50 Safest College Towns in the U.S. is in East Tennessee

Safety is top of mind for most parents when sending their children off to school, including college. Research dot com has released its top 50 safest college towns in America and one Tennessee city is on the list. Maryville is nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has a population of more…MORE

Dollywood Named to USA Today ‘Top Workplaces 2025’

Dollywood Named to USA Today ‘Top Workplaces 2025’

Pigeon Forge, TJN (WOKI) Dollywood Parks & Resorts has added another employment-related award to its list of recent honors by being named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award winner. Dollywood made the list of organizations with more than 2,500 employees on staff. This award celebrates organizations that have built great workplace cultures and the…MORE

Knoxville Police Report ‘Sharp’ Increase’ in DUI Arrests

Knoxville Police Report ‘Sharp’ Increase’ in DUI Arrests

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department took to social media Wednesday, urging the public never to get behind the wheel while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. The plea comes on the heels of authorities seeing a “sharp increase” in DUI reports since the start of the new year, with 118 DUI…MORE