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TROOPER STRUCK ON I40 IN ROANE COUNTY
Monday Night, a Tennessee Highway Patrol Unit was struck by another car while responding to a property damage accident on I-40. Shortly after 9 pm,
BONNAROO MUSIC FESTIVAL CANCELED AFTER DELUGE OF RAIN
After days of heavy rains, some from the system that left Waverly in Humphreys County flooded, and then the remnants of Hurricane Ida, Bonnaroo organizers
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
CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED AGAINST TN OVER SCHOOL MASK MANDATES
Monday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened investigations in five states, including Tennessee, to explore whether statewide prohibitions on universal indoor
BURNETT STREET SHOOTING COULD HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTAL
The shooting of 25 year old Manuel Garcia last week on Burnett Street between the Villager Inn and Flynn Sign Company may have been accidental.
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
TWO DEATHS REPORTED WITHIN ONE WEEK AT ROCKWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY APARTMENTS
For the second time in a week, Rockwood authorities were called to investigate a death at the Evans Heights Apartments. Rockwood Police and Fire were
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
2021 Cumberland County Hiking Marathon
Can you hike a Marathon? Discover the beautiful Hiking Trails of Fairfield Glade and Cumberland County. Enter the 7th Annual Hiking Trail Marathon and complete
SCHWINN TO CONSIDER WAIVERS TO SHIFT SCHOOLS TO VIRTUAL LEARNING
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced Friday she will consider granting waivers to let school districts shift to remote instruction in response to outbreaks of
TROOPER STRUCK ON I40 IN ROANE COUNTY
Monday Night, a Tennessee Highway Patrol Unit was struck by another car while responding to a property damage accident on I-40. Shortly after 9 pm, Trooper Justin Hamby arrived on scene at the 353-mil ...
BONNAROO MUSIC FESTIVAL CANCELED AFTER DELUGE OF RAIN
After days of heavy rains, some from the system that left Waverly in Humphreys County flooded, and then the remnants of Hurricane Ida, Bonnaroo organizers say they have to cancel the 2021 edition of t ...
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 ...
CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED AGAINST TN OVER SCHOOL MASK MANDATES
Monday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened investigations in five states, including Tennessee, to explore whether statewide prohibitions on universal indoor masking disc ...
BURNETT STREET SHOOTING COULD HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTAL
The shooting of 25 year old Manuel Garcia last week on Burnett Street between the Villager Inn and Flynn Sign Company may have been accidental. Garcia recieved a single gun shot to the abdomen at aro ...
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 ...
TWO DEATHS REPORTED WITHIN ONE WEEK AT ROCKWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY APARTMENTS
For the second time in a week, Rockwood authorities were called to investigate a death at the Evans Heights Apartments. Rockwood Police and Fire were called to an apartment around midnight Sunday Nig ...
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 ...
2021 Cumberland County Hiking Marathon
Can you hike a Marathon? Discover the beautiful Hiking Trails of Fairfield Glade and Cumberland County. Enter the 7th Annual Hiking Trail Marathon and complete 26.2 miles of trails in 30 days. Go at y ...
SCHWINN TO CONSIDER WAIVERS TO SHIFT SCHOOLS TO VIRTUAL LEARNING
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced Friday she will consider granting waivers to let school districts shift to remote instruction in response to outbreaks of COVID and a raft of s ...
