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Blount County Deputies Respond to Shots Fired in Rockford

Blount County Deputies Respond to Shots Fired in Rockford

Rockford, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has responded to shots being fired on Old Knoxville Highway near Jacob Springs Road Tuesday afternoon. They are asking motorists to please find an alternate route around the area as the roadway is shut down to traffic indefinitely. Additionally, if you live in the area of Jacob…MORE

Driver Facing Vehicular Homicide Charge after Fatal Hit-and-Run on Loves Creek Road

Driver Facing Vehicular Homicide Charge after Fatal Hit-and-Run on Loves Creek Road

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is facing multiple charges including vehicular homicide following a fatal hit and run late Monday night on Loves Creek Road. Knoxville Police Department officials say the crash happened around 11:40 p.m. The suspect, Eliser Correra Romero, reportedly hit a pedestrian before leaving the scene. KPD says responding officers found the…MORE

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating Teen’s Death in Dirt Bike Crash

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating Teen’s Death in Dirt Bike Crash

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a teen is killed after crashing into a car while riding a dirt bike in Hamblen County. Preliminary reports say the car was going south on Three Springs Road near North 3rd Street in Russellville yesterday (Monday) afternoon when the 17 year-old ran a stop sign and into…MORE

Sheriff’s Office Identifies Victims in Claiborne County Double Homicide

Sheriff’s Office Identifies Victims in Claiborne County Double Homicide

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Two men at the center of a double homicide investigation in Claiborne County are identified. Officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office say 46-year-old Nathan Hamblin and 51-year-old Robert Hatfield were found dead around 2:00 a.m. Friday at the old Kopper Glo Mine in the Clairfield community. CCSO says the men…MORE

Mead’s Quarry Lake to be Closed Longer than Expected

Mead’s Quarry Lake to be Closed Longer than Expected

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A popular swimming hole in South Knoxville will remain closed for the time being following a dangerous rock wall collapse over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Officials with Ijams Nature Center announcing Thursday that Mead’s Quarry Lake will be closed longer than expected after a portion of the rock wall at the…MORE

Owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville is Due in Court Following His Protest Arrest on UT’s Campus
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Owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville is Due in Court Following His Protest Arrest on UT’s Campus

Knoxville business owner Yassin Terou is set to make a court appearance today. He is charged with criminal trespassing after being arrested last week with ten others while protesting on UT’s campus in support of Palestine. UT Police’s internal investigation into his arrest is underway/ He is the owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville.…MORE

Master Champion is Arrested on His Way to PGA Championship
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Master Champion is Arrested on His Way to PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested…MORE

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