Governor Bill Lee’s bill to give students private school vouchers in Tennessee appears to be dying. The intent was to let 20,000 public school students go to private institutions across the state and give them $7,000 each. For four weeks lawmakers have rolled Gov. Lee’s voucher plan, but as the session starts to wind down,…… MORE
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department says two people are charged with child abuse involving a four-month-old baby. On March 28th, deputies were called to Greeneville Community Hospital for a report of possible child abuse involving a four-month-old baby. Yesterday (Tuesday), a Grand Jury handed down indictments for 18-year-old Faith Stewart and 21-year-old Danny Furr. Stewart…… MORE
Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) Human remains found on a property in Kingsport earlier this month have been identified as a man missing since 2020. Kingsport Police Department officials report the remains found at a Wadlow Gap Road property on April 7 are those of Nicholas Massengill. Massengill, age 38 at the time of his disappearance,…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law,” so the bill now heads to the governor’s desk. Jillian Ludwig was a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville who was shot and killed in November of last year. The bullet was fired by a man who was deemed incompetent to stand trial…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The University of Tennessee is extending its enrollment confirmation deadline amid delays in processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Department of Education’s change in the distribution of FAFSA information to universities across the country has resulted in delays in financial aid information for students and families,…… MORE
On Thursday, April 18, Knox County Schools will host the “865 Ready! Hiring Expo”, which aims to connect local businesses with 11th- and 12th-grade job seekers. The event will take place at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. Companies will conduct on-site interviews for temporary / seasonal employment, summer employment, part-time employment,…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Hancock County. THP says 58-year-old Ronnie Kinsler’s pick-up truck had broken down in the southbound lane of Panther Creek Road Sunday night and he was standing behind it while another truck was parked in front it with the driver of the other standing between the…… MORE
Anderson County Schools is investigating possible issues related to student grades and coursework at Clinton High School. ACS believes that at least one student’s records were manipulated to satisfy graduation requirements, and a teacher and Clinton High School principal Dan Jenkins, Tennessee’s Principal of the Year award winner in 2023, were suspended. Jenkins resigned but…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A missing 5-year-old at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Endangered Child Alert early Monday afternoon has been found safe. TBI officials say 5-year-old Nolen Wilmeth and his mother, Emily Livesay, were both believed to be missing but have since been located and are safe. TBI making that announcement…… MORE
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has ended for missing 68-year-old Darrel Sanders out of Fentress County. TBI officials say he was found safe. Original Story: Fentress County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Fentress County man. TBI officials say 68-year-old Darrel Sanders has a medical…… MORE
