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Trial Continues for Suspect in Halls Rural King Fatal Shooting
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Trial Continues for Suspect in Halls Rural King Fatal Shooting

The trial for Larry McBee, the man accused of shooting and killing a 23-year-old Halls Rural King employee in 2022, continues. McBee is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tristan Smith. Several witnesses spoke yesterday (Wednesday) at the trial, including a neighbor, a Rural King shopper and investigators. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says…MORE

Knoxville’s 51st annual WIVK Christmas Parade to close several downtown streets
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Knoxville’s 51st annual WIVK Christmas Parade to close several downtown streets

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT / WOKI) Knoxville’s annual WIVK Christmas parade is returning for its 51st year on Friday and will feature 114 displays, including eight high school marching bands and several local businesses. The event, which is scheduled for Friday, December 6th, will close several downtown streets and on-street parking areas. According to the city, Jackson…MORE

Sevierville Police Release New Information in Possible Deadly Pedestrian Crash

Sevierville Police Release New Information in Possible Deadly Pedestrian Crash

The Sevierville Police Department and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers with new information on a possible pedestrian crash. Officers responded to I-40 East near the 407 exit on October, 30th where they found 61-year-old Craig Olcott. Police say he had injuries that made them think he’d been hit by a car, he later died at…MORE

Two People Arrested at Blount County Home on Drug and Other Charges
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Two People Arrested at Blount County Home on Drug and Other Charges

Two people are arrested in Maryville, one on drug charges with additional charges pending. Blount County Sheriff’s Office Investigators went to a home on Doris Lane yesterday (Monday) morning and found methamphetamine, digital scales and more than $1,000 in cash which led to 30-year-old Randall Leinwar’s arrest. More drugs, including marijuana and various pills were…MORE

Second Harvest Food Bank’s Double Your Donation Day Event is This Week
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Second Harvest Food Bank’s Double Your Donation Day Event is This Week

Help Make TWICE the Impact for Neighbors Facing Hunger It’s our 14th annual Double Your Donation event. A special match from a few generous friends makes it possible for every gift made today to have TWICE the impact! What? Double Your Donation is Second Harvest’s biggest annual fundraiser where every gift made is doubled — meaning you have a…MORE

Three People Convicted for Misappropriating Over $100,000 from Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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Three People Convicted for Misappropriating Over $100,000 from Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

An investigation leads to three people being convicted after investigators say they misappropriated more than $100,000 from the Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Amanda McKay, who worked for Knox County Grants and Community Development, took almost $80,000 to have rent and utility payments sent to herself and her former…MORE

TDOT Launches Make Travel Bright Safety Sign Contest
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TDOT Launches Make Travel Bright Safety Sign Contest

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce a contest to see who can come up with the best holiday travel safety message for the Dynamic Message Signs you see on the interstates. The contest gives Tennessee motorists a chance to help the department raise awareness about various safety issues and save lives.…MORE

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