Tennessee has the highest rate of foster care instability in the nation according to information in The State of the Child 2022. The annual report released by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth shows our state has had the highest rate of foster care instability in the nation every year from 2016 to 2020.…… MORE
Updated story: The Knoxville City Council approves funding of no more than $150,00 to hire a company to apply for grants to help fund the more than $50 million dollar pedestrian bridge project which will connect The University of Tennessee to South Knoxville. The bridge would consist of walking and bike trails only, starting from…… MORE
A man charged with a felony murder charge and multiple child abuse charges in an on-going case is out of jail. Michael Gray Jr., who was charged with those charges and abuse of a corpse in an ongoing case is out on his $100,000 bond according to Assistant District Attorney General Sean McDermott. Gray Jr.…… MORE
A man charged with a felony murder charge and multiple child abuse charges in an on-going case is out of jail. Michael Gray Jr., who was charged with those charges and abuse of a corpse in an ongoing case is out on his $100,000 bond according to Assistant District Attorney General Sean McDermott. Gray Jr.…… MORE
If you want to be in a movie, you may soon have your chance. Movie role submissions are being accepted for a Christmas movie being filmed at Dollywood for the next couple of months. Adult males and females are sought to portray audience members for a casino concert. Those interested would need to be available…… MORE
Knox County Schools on Friday announced new security measures that are being implemented to enhance student safety in the 2022-23 academic year. At a news conference, Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk and Security Division Chief Jason Periard said KCS has launched the “Safe Schools, Safe Students” initiative, a series of actions designed to provide a safe…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency is searching for a fisherman who is missing in Watts Bar Lake after an overturned boat was reported near the City of Loudon. Search and rescue crews from Loudon County began searching for the person last night after receiving reports of the overturned boat. The aluminum boat was found…… MORE
Election day is today for the Federal / State Primary, Knox County General Election and the town of Farragut Municipal Election. You must vote at your designated location and present a valid photo ID. Polls close at 8 p.m. You can go to https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/ to view sample ballots and a list of voting precincts.… MORE
An armed felon accused of pointing a gun at a Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy is taken into custody after a helicopter search. Officials with the sheriff’s office say a Blount County deputy walked up to 18 year-old Quinn Rayder at the Hamilton Crossing Shopping Center in Alcoa last night (Tuesday) . When Rayder saw…… MORE
Updated Story: Fox News reporting, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says 30 people have now died and dozens more are still unaccounted for following several days of severe thunderstorms, flooding, and mudslides. (as of 8/1/22 @ 10:58 a.m.) Damage to bridges, roads, and water systems complicated rescue efforts on Sunday, Beshear said. “We have dozens of bridges…… MORE
