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BODY FOUND FLOATING IN CENTER HILL LAKE ON WEDNESDAY
The body of a man was found floating face down in Center Hill Lake yesterday afternoon at the Johnson’s Chapel Recreation area only a few
FATALITY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IN OAK RIDGE
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 6, 2022) – On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at approximately 6:52 a.m., a two-vehicle traffic accident occurred at the intersection of
NRC SEEKS COMMENTS ON NUCLEAR TEST REACTOR IN WEST OAK RIDGE
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is looking for comments on a proposed nuclear test reactor in west Oak Ridge. The reactor is being planned by the
KNOXVILLE PAIN CLINIC DIRECTOR SENTENCED FOR FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Maryville doctor who pleaded guilty in federal court to running his Knoxville pain clinic as an illegal drug premise has been
LIST OF TOP BABY NAMES IN TENNESSEE FOR 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–The top baby names in Tennessee for 2022 have been released with some new additions to the annual list. Names.org released their Most Popular Baby
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE STARTS OPERATION HANDS-FREE
Every 23 minutes and 45 seconds there is a distracted driver accident in Tennessee which adds up to $491 million in annual costs. One in 15
TWO OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS IN TENNESSEE OVER THE WEEKEND UNDER INVESTIGATION
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are looking into the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in McMinn County, and overnight Saturday
BAILEY SPONSORING BILL TO HELP EMS STAFF SHORTAGES
State Senator Paul Bailey pushed forward a bill that would allow retired EMS workers to return to work without impacting retirement benefits. The state’s retirement
PIKEVILLE MAN INDICTED FOLLOWING TBI RAPE INVESTIGATION
BLEDSOE COUNTY – A Pikeville man faces a felony charge, accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. In late October, at the request of
2 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED, 5 FIRE TRUCKS DAMAGED AMID WILDFIRE RESPONSE IN SEVIER COUNTY
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two firefighters were injured and five fire engines were damaged or destroyed during the massive response to a wildfire that
‘FREE ALL CANNABIS FOR TENNESSEANS ACT’ LEGALIZES MARIJUANA, SOME TAXES USED FOR POLICE
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–A Tennessee bill that would legalize the possession of cannabis by adults and the ability to administer marijuana products for children with medical conditions
PETITION FOR EX-NURSE TO RECEIVE CLEMENCY REACHES OVER 100,000 SIGNATURES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Former nurse from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, RaDonda Vaught, was found guilty on two charges for an accidental injection death in 2017. Vaught was
BODY FOUND FLOATING IN CENTER HILL LAKE ON WEDNESDAY
The body of a man was found floating face down in Center Hill Lake yesterday afternoon at the Johnson’s Chapel Recreation area only a few feet from the boat ramp in about 3-4 feet of water. Accordi ...
FATALITY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IN OAK RIDGE
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 6, 2022) – On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at approximately 6:52 a.m., a two-vehicle traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 58 and Highway 327 (Blair Road). The ...
NRC SEEKS COMMENTS ON NUCLEAR TEST REACTOR IN WEST OAK RIDGE
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is looking for comments on a proposed nuclear test reactor in west Oak Ridge. The reactor is being planned by the company Kairos and will be called “Hermes.” Officia ...
KNOXVILLE PAIN CLINIC DIRECTOR SENTENCED FOR FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Maryville doctor who pleaded guilty in federal court to running his Knoxville pain clinic as an illegal drug premise has been sentenced. Dr. David Newman, 61, of Maryville ...
LIST OF TOP BABY NAMES IN TENNESSEE FOR 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The top baby names in Tennessee for 2022 have been released with some new additions to the annual list. Names.org released their Most Popular Baby names in Tennessee 2022 list based ...
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE STARTS OPERATION HANDS-FREE
Every 23 minutes and 45 seconds there is a distracted driver accident in Tennessee which adds up to $491 million in annual costs. One in 15 drivers involved in an accident is distracted, and nearly 4 ...
TWO OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS IN TENNESSEE OVER THE WEEKEND UNDER INVESTIGATION
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are looking into the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in McMinn County, and overnight Saturday in Bradley Cou ...
BAILEY SPONSORING BILL TO HELP EMS STAFF SHORTAGES
State Senator Paul Bailey pushed forward a bill that would allow retired EMS workers to return to work without impacting retirement benefits. The state’s retirement system currently does not allow th ...
PIKEVILLE MAN INDICTED FOLLOWING TBI RAPE INVESTIGATION
BLEDSOE COUNTY – A Pikeville man faces a felony charge, accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. In late October, at the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI specia ...
2 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED, 5 FIRE TRUCKS DAMAGED AMID WILDFIRE RESPONSE IN SEVIER COUNTY
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two firefighters were injured and five fire engines were damaged or destroyed during the massive response to a wildfire that began in the Wears Valley community Wednesday, ...
‘FREE ALL CANNABIS FOR TENNESSEANS ACT’ LEGALIZES MARIJUANA, SOME TAXES USED FOR POLICE
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--A Tennessee bill that would legalize the possession of cannabis by adults and the ability to administer marijuana products for children with medical conditions goes before the Senate ...
PETITION FOR EX-NURSE TO RECEIVE CLEMENCY REACHES OVER 100,000 SIGNATURES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Former nurse from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, RaDonda Vaught, was found guilty on two charges for an accidental injection death in 2017. Vaught was put behind bars ...
