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Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire
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Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire

A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire at the Whispering River Campground in Walland. He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in…MORE

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented a plan Thursday to city council regarding parking in the downtown area. A consultant recommended paid parking seven days a week, but the Mayor says free nights and weekends will remain; however, there will be some pricing changes. The city’s first order of business is to start…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Deadly Shooting on Magnolia Avenue
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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Deadly Shooting on Magnolia Avenue

Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Harrison Street early Friday morning. At just before 5:30 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, KPD officers responded to a report that two individuals were shouting at one another. Officers arrived on scene, on Harrison…MORE

Knox County Asking Public Input on Road in East Knox County

Knox County Asking Public Input on Road in East Knox County

Knox County is asking the public for their opinion on roads around the eastern part of the county. Their goal is to find solutions before breaking ground on any new construction coming to the area. Knox County Leaders are taking a close look at traffic because they expect even more growth in the eastern areas.…MORE

A Resort Fire is Under Investigation in Blount County
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A Resort Fire is Under Investigation in Blount County

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire at Whispering River Resort. Crews responded that fire at the Resort last (Thursday) night. One of the storage buildings was heavily damaged while there was also exterior damage to another. No injuries were reported.MORE