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Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order at day two of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
What Chaz Lanier Said in His First Tennessee Basketball Press Conference
Incoming Tennessee transfer Chaz Lanier met with the local media on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since arriving in Knoxville earlier this summer. Lanier was the most notable recruiting win for Tennessee basketball in the transfer portal this offseason when he chose the Vols over Kentucky and BYU. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard averaged 19.7 points a season ago at North Florida on an impressive 51% shooting from the field and 44% shooting from three-point range.
Knoxville's elections are changing and voters will have a say: What to know
The Knoxville City Council is under a tight deadline to overhaul its elections because of a change in state law. Councilmembers decided to let voters choose whether new members will represent the city as a whole or one district only. If they choose the first option, voters citywide will select council members...
If Morgan Wallen's rare Neyland Stadium show succeeds, could Knoxville get more big shows?
Morgan Wallen, one of music's biggest stars, will join an elite list of artists who have performed at Neyland Stadium when he takes the stage two nights in September for the venue's first concerts since 2019. All the biggest acts book stadium tours, and ESPN recently ranked Neyland as one of the...
How Chris Blue and former Olympians made Diving Trials at UT Aquatic Center special
To listen to Allan Jones Aquatic Center director Marshall Goldman talk, he had his own top-of-the-platform feeling just hosting the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials at the University of Tennessee facility recently. “To see people make the Olympic team and to host the Olympic Trials and watch people cry, for a Knoxville boy there is nothing better,” he said. ...
WEATHER 7-25-2024 Rains Taper Off
More pop-ups as we get into the weekend than widespread. Sunday we will see rain chances on the rise again. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tennessee broke tampering rules for transfers, but it had good excuses for NCAA
Baseball, men’s basketball and women’s soccer coaches committed minor NCAA violations by contacting players enrolled at other universities. The infractions were self-reported. And the NCAA determined the coaches had reasonable excuses for breaking the rules. Players said they were in the transfer portal before they were. And UT...
Silly crimes, big consequences: Lawyer breaks down charges in Vienna sausage vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some crime stories sound like they’ve been pulled from a comedy sketch, but, regardless of how silly they may sound, they can have big consequences. Earlier this month, former Jacksboro police officer Joseph Weaver was arrested on vandalism and theft charges after he was accused of failing to scan several cans […]
WATCH: Tennessee Basketball Newcomers Take the Court for Summer Workout
Tuesday presented the first opportunity for the Knoxville media to see the Vols’ 2024-2025 basketball team in action during summer workouts on campus. That also means that it was the first chance to see all five of Tennessee’s newcomers on the court together alongside returning veterans such as Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack.
US Marshal says East TN manhunts have been higher-profile recently, while overall number of searches remains the same
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities said they have not seen an increase in the number of manhunts in East Tennessee, even if more searches have been reported recently. David Jolley, a U.S. Marshal, said more cases involving searches for suspects have been higher-profile recently. Those include the search for Juan Carlos Perez Diaz, accused of killing a young woman and leading authorities on an overnight manhunt after her body was found in the bed of a pickup truck in Oak Ridge. He was taken into custody on July 23.
Legislative Forum brings a buzz to the Yacht Club
The Tellico Village Governmental Affairs Committee hosted Loudon County Mayor Buddy Bradshaw, Loudon County Commission Chairman Henry Cullen and Loudon County Sheriff Jimmy Davis at a Legislative Forum held Thursday evening, July 18, in the Yacht Club at Tellico Village. Area residents were allowed the opportunity to express gratitude, share concerns and ask questions to all elected officials; however, community members were limited to one minute to say their peace. ...
Early voting ends Saturday for Anderson County election, state primaries
Early voting ends Saturday, July 27, in Anderson County for the Aug. 1 county general election and state primaries. Times are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Registered Anderson County voters can vote at either of the three early voting locations, regardless of where they live in the county....
10Weather Impact Alert: Flash Flood Warning issued in Central Knox County, Knoxville area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Knox County Wednesday afternoon. Storms have intermittently moved through the area this week, some bringing strong rain. The National Weather Service said up to 1.5 inches of rain has fallen in the Knoxville area, with an additional inch possible.
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