Nashville, TN (WOKI) As school starts back, lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee’s new parental consent law. The new law requires the doctor or nurse to consult with parents by phone or text before treatment in non-emergency situations. It also applies to school counseling; however, lawmakers say counselors can still listen to a student’s problems…… MORE
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
KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI’s Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 people. In December, TBI agents and DTF agents began investigating the sale of large quantities of methamphetamine in Knox County and surrounding areas. During the…… MORE
Knox County Schools are still dealing with a bus driver shortage. While every child still has a ride to school and is not missing any instructional time some obviously are going to come a little bit earlier since those buses are doubling up. The driver shortage has been impacting schools in East Tennessee for years…… MORE
NASHVILLE— Tennessee’s state forests are undergoing a comprehensive inventory aimed at promoting sustainable forest management. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) engaged Steigerwaldt Land Services to conduct an in-depth inventory of the state’s 15 state forests. “Sustainable management of Tennessee’s state forests is a responsibility we take very seriously,” State Forester Heather…… MORE
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
Nashville, TN (WOKI) TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of two are now eligible to receive up to 100 free diapers per month. The TennCare Diaper Benefit is now live, and members are able to receive the diapers beginning Wednesday, August 7 at participating pharmacies across Tennessee; a prescription is not required. Click here…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The president and CEO of The Knoxville Area Urban League is stepping down. Leaders with group announcing Wednesday that Dr. Charles F. Lomax Jr. is stepping down as president and CEO of the organization “to pursue other opportunities.” In their statement, leaders expressed their “deepest gratitude” for Lomax’s service; he had been…… MORE
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
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
