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KCSO: Hit-and-Run at Knox County School Bus Stop under Investigation

KCSO: Hit-and-Run at Knox County School Bus Stop under Investigation

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a Knox County Schools student was hit by a car Thursday morning while waiting on a school bus. The girl was at the bus stop at the intersection of Thornton and Hughlan Drive in the Farragut area. A passer by noticed her on the…MORE

Claiborne High School Head Football Coach Resigns
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Claiborne High School Head Football Coach Resigns

The head football coach for Claiborne High School, Nathan Medlin, has resigned from his position, leaving Corey McGinnis to be named as interim head coach for the 2024-25 season. Medlin’s resignation comes as police are investigating a “hazing incident” at the school. A school board meeting is scheduled for tonight but discussion of the incident…MORE

Crossville Woman Charged in 2021 Drug Overdose Death

Crossville Woman Charged in 2021 Drug Overdose Death

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) A Crossville woman has been charged withsecond-degree murder following an investigation. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say 35-year-old Jerica Marie Hayes was indicted Monday, charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of delivery of fentanyl, in the death of 35-year-old Samuel Mashburn. TBI says Mashburn was…MORE

Knox County Public Library Offers Dozens of Resources for Homework Help
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Knox County Public Library Offers Dozens of Resources for Homework Help

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— With school set to start tomorrow, Knox County Public Library wants to remind families that it offers dozens of research options to help local students get ahead. First and foremost? A library card, which lets folks access free online tutoring, test prep courses, primary sources for historical research, and more.   “As we…MORE

Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Warning of Telephone Scam

Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Warning of Telephone Scam

Loudon County, Tn (WOKI) Authorities in Loudon County are warning citizens of an ongoing telephone scam plaguing the area. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says it is continuing to field calls from citizens regarding phone calls they are receiving from a man claiming to be employed by the Sheriff’s Office. LCSO says the man is…MORE

High Rent Prices, Lack of Homes Contributing to Homelessness in Knoxville-Area
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High Rent Prices, Lack of Homes Contributing to Homelessness in Knoxville-Area

The latest data on homelessness in Knoxville suggests that high rent prices and a low number of housing options are contributing to the problem. The Knoxville Homeless Management Information System is a partnership between the city, the University of Tennessee and the Knoxville Knox County Homeless Coalition. The group tracks homeless data and recently released…MORE

Monroe County Deputy Shoots, Kills Man Inside Justice Center, TBI Says

Monroe County Deputy Shoots, Kills Man Inside Justice Center, TBI Says

Madisonville, TN (WOKI) One man is dead and an investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting Friday morning inside the Monroe County Justice Center in Madisonville. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say the situation unfolded around 8:00 a.m. when a man showed up at the Justice Center and fired shots in the parking…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating Two Unrelated Fatal Crashes

Knoxville Police are Investigating Two Unrelated Fatal Crashes

Knoxville Police Department officers are investigating two separate and unrelated fatal crashes that happened on Thursday night. At around 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, KPD officers were dispatched to a single-car crash on I-40 West near Hall of Fame Drive. The involved vehicle had hit the center median wall, for reasons that remain…MORE

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