Maynardville, TN (WOKI) Union County High School was placed on a soft lockdown briefly Wednesday due to a threat to the school.
Union County Schools officials say that a former student made the threat and was arrested in Knox County.
The school was cleared of the lockdown and returned to normal operations.
Officials say the former student was being taken back to Union County to face charges.
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)
Knoxville, TN Greek Fest is back for its 45th year hosted by the historic St. George Greek Orthodox Church on Kingston Pike.
The event runs Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29. Doors open at 11 a.m. both Friday and Saturday and stay open until 10 p.m. Sunday’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lygia Karagiozis with the church said this year the festival is featuring new vendors and events. There will also be interactive experiences Karagiozis said will make you feel truly Greek!
“This year we’re actually going to have Greek dance lessons, so you can bust to move out on the dance floor!” Karagiozis said. “And then we also have cooking classes too. So in between our church tours and our dance shows that we have every year, people can go and either learn how to dance or go and learn how to cook a Greek dish.”
All of your favorite authentic Greek foods, desserts and beverages will be available to enjoy. Karagiozis said you’ll also find a plethora of hand-crafted goods and jewelry with a Greek flair.
Tickets are available online and at the door: $3 for day pass, $5 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under get in for free.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man has been charged after leaving the scene of a fatal, pedestrian-involved crash that happened during the overnight hours on Asheville Highway.
At just after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 4100 block of Asheville Highway near Yankee Street, where a currently unidentified man had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the road. The pedestrian died as a result of his injuries.
The involved vehicle, which was described by a witness as a blue sedan, left the scene prior to officer arrival. Through continued investigation and with the assistance of Flock license-plate readers, a vehicle matching that description was identified. Officers responded to the registered address for the vehicle on Holston Drive and found a blue Honda Civic with front-end damage and paint color that matched the paints chips that were found at the scene of the crash.
Officers then detained Abraham Briones, age 28. After questioning Briones, he was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a class E felony, and driving without a license.
The crash remains under active investigation by KPD crash reconstruction investigators.
HOUSTON – After leading fifth-ranked Tennessee to a 4-0 start for the second time in three seasons, head coach Josh Heupel has been named the Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week following the Volunteers’ 25-15 victory at then-No. 15 Oklahoma.
Heupel defeated his alma mater for his 10th ranked win at Tennessee, while improving to 31-12 overall (.721) in his four seasons on Rocky Top. He’s been victorious in 26 of his last 33 games. The Vols are one of two teams in the nation with two wins versus opponents ranked in the AP Top 25 at the time of game.
Heupel’s squad limited the Sooners 222 yards of total offense, while racking up three takeaways, 11 tackles for loss and three sacks. Oklahoma managed only 36 yards on the ground, representing its fewest rushing yards in a game since logging 15 against Notre Dame on Oct. 27, 2012.
Offensively, Tennessee put up 345 yards of total offense, including 92 yards and a touchdown from running back Dylan Sampson. Max Gilbert booted three field goals and helped lift the Vols to their largest margin of victory (10) over a top-15 team on the road since topping No. 10 Georgia, 51-33, in Athens on Oct. 7, 2006.
Heupel, a two-time National Coach of the Year finalist, owns a 59-20 (.747) record in now his seventh season as a head coach.
The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, presents the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Awards annually to celebrate excellence in coaching, to honor Coach Bryant’s legacy and to raise awareness and critical funds for their mission. The coaching legend died from a heart attack in 1983, just 28 days after his final victory and retirement.
Hancock County (WOKI) The National Weather Service says radar indicates a tornado touched down in Hancock County.
They are sending a survey crew to Hancock County today (Wednesday) to assess the damage.
If it becomes a confirmed tornado, it would be the first recorded September tornado for East Tennessee.
It happened five-and-a-half miles east of Sneedville shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says it touched down in the area of Highway 70 and Highway 33 with uprooted trees in the area.
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency says there were no injuries but trees are down across the area.
Several hundred people in Hancock and Claiborne Counties were without power.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man following a scam investigation.
SCSO officials reporting the arrest happened on September 19 when deputies responded to Kerr Road after hearing about an online scam. The victim told the office they had been told to withdraw $45,000 in cash and take it home, where it would be picked up.
Deputies tracked down the suspect, 47-year-old Yuanbing Zhou, taking him into custody during a traffic stop; he was charged with felony criminal conspiracy.
SCSO says it’s not uncommon for scammers to request money from victims in the form of cash or gift cards and urge you NOT to comply with such requests but to call police immediately.
“This type of scam is very similar to others we have investigated in recent months,” Sheriff Michael Hodges said. “I encourage each of you to please spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and family. If you are solicited through ANY means to pay a fine, fee, or money, for any reason, do not comply and contact your local law enforcement agency.”
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested and an investigation is underway after two women are allegedly assaulted Monday morning near the University of Tennessee.
Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to a call about an assault at Cumberland Avenue and 17th Street just before 9:00 a.m. The two victims, aged 18 and 20, say they were assaulted by a man, later identified as 43-year-old Brad Collins, in an unprovoked attack.
Police say the first victim stated that she was attempting to walk past Collins near University Liquors when he punched her in the right eye with a closed fist and choked her to the point she could not breathe, before letting go and running down the street.
The second victim reported that she was walking on the sidewalk when Collins ran across the street towards her and also punched her in the eye with a closed fist.
Both victims were treated for their injuries.
Collins has been charged with one count of assault and one count of aggravated assault.
UPDATE: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s endangered child alert for a five-year-old out of Knoxville is over.
Dejon Parker was found with his non-custodial father, 42-year-old Darrell Moore Jr. in Johnson City who is in custody.
Original Story: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a five-year-old boy missing out of Knoxville.
TBI making the announcement Tuesday afternoon says Dejon Parker is believed to be with his non-custodial father, 42-year-old Darrell Moore Jr.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Knoxville Police Department at 865-215-7165 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Coming off a dominant defensive performance in Tennessee’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma this past weekend, sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week.
McCoy has proved to be one of the top cornerbacks in the nation through four weeks, and he did it again in a 25-15 Tennessee win at No. 15/13 Oklahoma. McCoy registered three tackles, one pass breakup and one interception that he returned 17 yards.
With Oklahoma driving, McCoy’s pick put the ball back into OU territory, and the Vols scored on the ensuing drive. According to PFF, McCoy logged 48 coverage snaps and did not allow a completion all night, while registering a 0.0 passer grade.
The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is awarded to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. The award was established in 1986 and is named after history’s greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe. Thorpe excelled as a running back, passer and kicker on the offensive side of the ball, but also stood out as a defensive back. In addition to his legendary performance on the football field, Thorpe played professional baseball and won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon. The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is universally accepted as one of the nation’s top collegiate sports honors.
The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college football’s most prestigious awards and its 24 awards have honored more than 900 recipients dating back to 1935. This season, 13 NCFAA awards will honor national players of the week each Tuesday. For more information about the NCFAA and its award programs, visit NCFAA.org or follow on X at @NCFAA.
An investigation is underway after a bomb threat is called into Hardin Valley Middle School this morning (Tuesday).
Just after 8:30, the school was evacuated due to the threat. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Device Unit and an EOD dog cleared the building after not finding an explosive device. Students returned to class a short time later.
KCSO’s juvenile crimes unit is investigating the threat. Tennessee Highway Patrol, School Security, KCSO’s School Officer, and Tennessee Homeland Security assisted in evacuating everyone from the school.
Maynardville, TN (WOKI) Union County High School was placed on a soft lockdown briefly Wednesday due to a threat to the school. Union County Schools officials say that a former student made the threat and was arrested in Knox County. The school was cleared of the lockdown and returned to normal operations. Officials say the…… Continue Reading
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN Greek Fest is back for its 45th year hosted by the historic St. George Greek Orthodox Church on Kingston Pike. The event runs Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29. Doors open at 11 a.m. both Friday and Saturday and stay open until 10 p.m. Sunday’s hours are…… Continue Reading
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man has been charged after leaving the scene of a fatal, pedestrian-involved crash that happened during the overnight hours on Asheville Highway. At just after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 4100 block of Asheville Highway near Yankee Street, where a currently unidentified…… Continue Reading
HOUSTON – After leading fifth-ranked Tennessee to a 4-0 start for the second time in three seasons, head coach Josh Heupel has been named the Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week following the Volunteers’ 25-15 victory at then-No. 15 Oklahoma. Heupel defeated his alma mater for his 10th ranked win at Tennessee, while improving to 31-12 overall…… Continue Reading
Hancock County (WOKI) The National Weather Service says radar indicates a tornado touched down in Hancock County. They are sending a survey crew to Hancock County today (Wednesday) to assess the damage. If it becomes a confirmed tornado, it would be the first recorded September tornado for East Tennessee. It happened five-and-a-half miles east of…… Continue Reading
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man following a scam investigation. SCSO officials reporting the arrest happened on September 19 when deputies responded to Kerr Road after hearing about an online scam. The victim told the office they had been told to withdraw $45,000 in cash and take it home,…… Continue Reading
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested and an investigation is underway after two women are allegedly assaulted Monday morning near the University of Tennessee. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to a call about an assault at Cumberland Avenue and 17th Street just before 9:00 a.m. The two victims, aged 18 and 20,…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s endangered child alert for a five-year-old out of Knoxville is over. Dejon Parker was found with his non-custodial father, 42-year-old Darrell Moore Jr. in Johnson City who is in custody. Original Story: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert…… Continue Reading
OKLAHOMA CITY – Coming off a dominant defensive performance in Tennessee’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma this past weekend, sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. McCoy has proved to be one of the top cornerbacks in the nation through four weeks, and he did it again…… Continue Reading
An investigation is underway after a bomb threat is called into Hardin Valley Middle School this morning (Tuesday). Just after 8:30, the school was evacuated due to the threat. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Device Unit and an EOD dog cleared the building after not finding an explosive device. Students returned to class a…… Continue Reading
