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One Dead in Road Rage Shooting, White Pine Police Say
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One Dead in Road Rage Shooting, White Pine Police Say

White Pine, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The White Pine Police Department is investigating after officers say a road rage incident turned into a deadly shooting Monday morning. Officers responded to Roy Messer Highway at Exit 4, close to I-81, around 5:00 a.m. WPPD officials say 20-year-old Jordan Price was shot and killed in the incident which…MORE

Knoxville Shooting Suspect Found in Kentucky Indicted for Murder, Documents Say

Knoxville Shooting Suspect Found in Kentucky Indicted for Murder, Documents Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspected wanted in connection to a deadly West Knoxville shooting in April is indicted for murder after being found in Kentucky. Knoxville Police Department officials say 49-year-old Michael Merrick was taken into custody for a DUI charge in Whitley County, Kentucky but has been charged with second-degree murder in the death…MORE

MEDIC With a Narrow Win in Annual Blood Competition Against Florida

MEDIC With a Narrow Win in Annual Blood Competition Against Florida

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is the winner of the annual competition against LifeSouth Blood Center out of Florida. Medic beating LifeSouth by 33 units collecting 1,727 pints of blood. You can always donate to Medic, please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment, walk-ins are welcome.MORE

Tennessee Vols Football Team Rises in AP Poll
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Tennessee Vols Football Team Rises in AP Poll

After defeating Oklahoma in their first SEC matchup of the season, the Vols have taken another step up in the AP Poll standings. The 25-15 win over the Sooners on Saturday helped Tennessee to rise one spot to number 5. Texas, Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama are the top four teams on the list. The…MORE

TBI Silver Alert Ends with a Tragic Outcome for an Oak Ridge Man

TBI Silver Alert Ends with a Tragic Outcome for an Oak Ridge Man

UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Silver Alert for 63 year-old John Thomas out of Oak Ridge has a sad ending. Officials say he was found dead. He was last seen on Thursday on his way to work towards Knoxville. No other details have been released. Original Story: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued…MORE

Great Smoky Mountain Flint Gap Fire Update 
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Great Smoky Mountain Flint Gap Fire Update 

GATLINBURG, TN—The Flint Gap Fire is now 75% contained. Yesterday, firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots. Today fire crews continue to work the fire, mopping up hot spots and remaining areas of heat within the perimeter. Crews have had great success in reducing the threat from…MORE

Body Found Near I-75 Mass Shooting Site Confirmed to be Joseph Couch

Body Found Near I-75 Mass Shooting Site Confirmed to be Joseph Couch

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Friday that the body found near the I-75 mass shooting site is Joseph Couch. The determination was made through DNA extraction. “We appreciate everyone involved in the search and are grateful no one else has been hurt,” said Gov. Beshear. “We…MORE