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POLK SHERIFF LOOKING FOR LEADS IN LANKFORD DEATH
Can you help? The remains of a body discovered near Benton, TN, on June 7th have now been identified as those of Mark Anthony Lankford
TENNESSEE REPORTS MORE COVID-19 CASES IN THE LAST 7 DAYS THAN ANY OTHER STATE
Tennessee once again broke records for hospitalizations due to COVID statewide Thursday. According to data from the state, 3,501 people are in the hospital with
20 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA CONFISCASTED FROM DEFIANT FARMER
A Middle Tennessee woman told investigators there was “maybe an ounce” of marijuana on her farm before officers found dozens of pot plants and 20
AREA COVID REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Across the State of Tennessee, deaths rose by 32 to 13,518. Tennessee’s total positive cases increased by 9,419 to 1,061,228. Please note that all of
AREA HOSPITALS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT URGING VACINATIONS
Joint Statement from Blount Memorial Hospital, Covenant Health, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Sweetwater Hospital Association, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville,
WARTBURG MAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY SEMI AT TURKEY CREEK
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a semi-truck around 4:30 am Tuesday morning in the Turkey
AREA SCHOOL CLOSINGS SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Overton County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday due to student COVID numbers. According to Director of Schools Donnie Holman, the decision was encouraged
DRAMATIC INCREASE IN AREA HOSPITALIZATIONS IN LATEST COVID-19 DATA FROM STATE
An alarming increase in hospitalizations is noted in the latest report from the State Health Department. 149 new hospitalizations are noted in Putnam County. 157
AREA SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Athens City Schools Closed Wednesday and Thursday Knoxville Catholic High Closed Wednesday Lenoir City Schools Closed Wednesday due to flooding Loudon County Schools Closed Wednesday
USGS: 2.4 MAGNITUDE EARTH QUAKE BETWEEN KNOXVILLE AND SEYMOUR
The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.4 magnitude earthquake centered just south of Chapman Highway, 4.3 miles southeast of Knoxville just before midnight on
AREA COVID REPORT FOR AUGUST 30, 2021
Statewide, total positive COVID-19 cases went up by 20,545 on Monday, August 30, 2021 to 1,042,123. Deaths rose by 84 to 13,429. Hospitalizations are up
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA FLOOD AREAS OF JAMESTOWN
The remnants of Hurricane Ida continue to move into our listening area today. You may see higher water levels in local rivers and streams and
POLK SHERIFF LOOKING FOR LEADS IN LANKFORD DEATH
Can you help? The remains of a body discovered near Benton, TN, on June 7th have now been identified as those of Mark Anthony Lankford (DOB 07/22/1979), of Etowah. Agents and detectives w/Polk Co Sher ...
TENNESSEE REPORTS MORE COVID-19 CASES IN THE LAST 7 DAYS THAN ANY OTHER STATE
Tennessee once again broke records for hospitalizations due to COVID statewide Thursday. According to data from the state, 3,501 people are in the hospital with COVID-19, an increase of 163 people. St ...
20 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA CONFISCASTED FROM DEFIANT FARMER
A Middle Tennessee woman told investigators there was "maybe an ounce" of marijuana on her farm before officers found dozens of pot plants and 20 pounds of the drug. The 15th Judicial Drug Task Force ...
AREA COVID REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Across the State of Tennessee, deaths rose by 32 to 13,518. Tennessee’s total positive cases increased by 9,419 to 1,061,228. Please note that all of this data is taken from the State of Tennessee H ...
AREA HOSPITALS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT URGING VACINATIONS
Joint Statement from Blount Memorial Hospital, Covenant Health, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Sweetwater Hospital Association, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center ...
WARTBURG MAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY SEMI AT TURKEY CREEK
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a semi-truck around 4:30 am Tuesday morning in the Turkey Creek shopping area. KCSO identified the deceased ...
AREA SCHOOL CLOSINGS SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Overton County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday due to student COVID numbers. According to Director of Schools Donnie Holman, the decision was encouraged by the county’s health department. ...
DRAMATIC INCREASE IN AREA HOSPITALIZATIONS IN LATEST COVID-19 DATA FROM STATE
An alarming increase in hospitalizations is noted in the latest report from the State Health Department. 149 new hospitalizations are noted in Putnam County. 157 new reported cases and a increase of ...
AREA SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Athens City Schools Closed Wednesday and Thursday Knoxville Catholic High Closed Wednesday Lenoir City Schools Closed Wednesday due to flooding Loudon County Schools Closed Wednesday McMinn Coun ...
USGS: 2.4 MAGNITUDE EARTH QUAKE BETWEEN KNOXVILLE AND SEYMOUR
The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.4 magnitude earthquake centered just south of Chapman Highway, 4.3 miles southeast of Knoxville just before midnight on Monday. The Eastern Tennessee ...
AREA COVID REPORT FOR AUGUST 30, 2021
Statewide, total positive COVID-19 cases went up by 20,545 on Monday, August 30, 2021 to 1,042,123. Deaths rose by 84 to 13,429. Hospitalizations are up in nearly every county in this area. Cumberla ...
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA FLOOD AREAS OF JAMESTOWN
The remnants of Hurricane Ida continue to move into our listening area today. You may see higher water levels in local rivers and streams and flooding over low lying roads. A heavy downpour in Jamest ...
