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Blount County Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say

Blount County Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say

Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) A Blount County man is the victim of a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Oak Ridge. City of Oak Ridge officials say Oak Ridge Police Department officers responded to the 200-block of Lafayette Drive after receiving a call about an erratic driver around 8:51 p.m., and then a crash reported just…MORE

Greeneville Man Arrest and Charged on Child Sex Crimes
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Greeneville Man Arrest and Charged on Child Sex Crimes

A Greeneville man is arrested and charged on child sex crimes. The Greene Co. Sheriff’s Office got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about child sexual abuse material being uploaded online. Deputies executed a search warrant on 41-year-old Marcus Johnson’s home; he was arrested on Wednesday and charged with sexual…MORE

FAFSA Completion Events for Those who Need Help Offered by American Job Centers and UT Educational Opportunity Center

FAFSA Completion Events for Those who Need Help Offered by American Job Centers and UT Educational Opportunity Center

FAFSA Completion Events for High School Graduates and Adults at Multiple American Job Centers in East Tennessee The American Job Centers of East Tennessee are partnering with the UT Educational Opportunity Center in August to hold FAFSA Completion Events. These FAFSA Completion Events are designed for high school graduates and for adults who want to…MORE

Sevierville Police Release More Details in Motorcycle Crash

Sevierville Police Release More Details in Motorcycle Crash

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A motorcyclist is seriously injured and an investigation is underway following a crash Wednesday night on Dolly Parton Parkway. Sevierville Police say the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. when 23-year-old James Gibson was riding on the Parkway and collided with a pickup truck driven by 86-year-old Brownie Campbell who had turned…MORE

Rural Metro Fire Responds to fire on Old Rutledge Pike

Rural Metro Fire Responds to fire on Old Rutledge Pike

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Rural Metro Fire crews responded Thursday afternoon to the scene of a commercial fire in the 6900 block of Old Rutledge Pike. Fire officials say the blaze is at Junk Car Mafia where multiple cars are on fire. Rural Metro is asking people to please avoid the area so fire crews can…MORE

Knoxville Man Accused of Killing Former Boss Indicted, Facing Murder Charge

Knoxville Man Accused of Killing Former Boss Indicted, Facing Murder Charge

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man accused of shooting his boss at a Knox County School bus lot is indicted by a Grand Jury. Daniel Arwood, 38, is charged with first degree murder, evading arrest and gun charges. Officials say Arwood shot and killed his boss, 29-year-old Aaron Russell, after he was fired and told to…MORE

Dollywood Offering Discounts for First Responders, Military, Teachers and More

Dollywood Offering Discounts for First Responders, Military, Teachers and More

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Dollywood’s “Public Employees Appreciation Days” are back! The program offers discounted admission to the theme park, just $45 plus tax, to qualifying employees from July 29 to September 15. Members of the military, first responders, school system employees, government employees and medical employees are eligible. Those interested just need to verify…MORE

Knoxville Police Release More Details in Mechanicsville Shooting

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police releasing more details in a shooting Wednesday night near downtown. Officers responded around 7:00 p.m. to the area of University Avenue and Wallace Street in the Mechanicsville area where witnesses reportedly said that they had seen two groups of people running from the area, adding that they had heard gunfire.…MORE

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