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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
GRASS TURN BROWN OVERNIGHT? THANK FALL ARMYWORMS ARRIVING EARLY
With all the rain we’ve had lately, are you wondering why the grass in your yard has already turned brown? It seems that fall armyworms
52 YEAR OLD MAN DROWNS IN CUMBERLAND RIVER
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the body of a 52-year-old man was found after a drowning incident over the weekend. TWRA said the man from
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 ...
GRASS TURN BROWN OVERNIGHT? THANK FALL ARMYWORMS ARRIVING EARLY
With all the rain we've had lately, are you wondering why the grass in your yard has already turned brown? It seems that fall armyworms have gotten a running start in recent years. This species does n ...
52 YEAR OLD MAN DROWNS IN CUMBERLAND RIVER
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the body of a 52-year-old man was found after a drowning incident over the weekend. TWRA said the man from Hendersonville fell overboard from a 33-foot boat w ...
