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Knox County sees increase in whooping cough infections
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Health Department said it's seeing an increase in pertussis infections. The number of pertussis infections is more than five times what is seen in a typical year, according to KCHD. The increase is also being seen nationwide. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough,...
League of Women Voters hosting forum for Knox County Commission candidates Thursday evening
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County's general election is fast approaching, and early voting is set to start on July 12. With just around two weeks before voters can start casting ballots, the League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum, giving people a chance to hear directly from candidates for the Knox County Commission.
Perplexing Plans
Politics around puzzling planning projects and the apathy of voters. When I was Knoxville’s public affairs director, I had to attend only one Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission meeting: after 30 minutes, I concluded that mayors appointed members to this commission to punish them. It was like watching someone describe putting each piece into a giant jigsaw puzzle. However, people who understand planning and zoning details are important, because their knowledge can, or might, protect the rest of us.
Knox County teacher charged with assault in Cleveland
A Knox County teacher, residing in Cleveland, has been charged with assault. Jonathan Blake Dycus, 40, was arrested by the Bradley County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, June 18, on one charge of simple assault. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase...
Officials break ground on new South Knox County splash pad
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A splash pad is one step closer to becoming a reality for the community in South Knox County after officials gathered on Tuesday to break ground on the new project. Tuesday afternoon, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and other county officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking at French Memorial Park in […]
Tennessee Department of Transportation gives update on Gay Street Bridge repairs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tuesday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation inspected Gay Street Bridge in downtown Knoxville, deciding it needed to be closed for structural repairs. Part of the reason behind the bridge’s closing is its age; TDOT Spokesperson Mark Nagi said it was built in the late 1890s.
Water quality improvements coming to Turkey Creek Watershed thanks to state grant
Green infrastructure projects aimed at improving the "impaired" Turkey Creek Watershed are set to flow next month after the Tennessee Department of Agriculture awarded a grant to local governments.
Intoxicated husband kills 8-months-pregnant wife, another woman in head-on crash: cops
An intoxicated Tennessee driver veered out of his lane and smashed into another car head-on — killing his eight-months-pregnant wife, the baby and another woman, authorities say. Jonathan Jones, 20, was driving east when his Nissan Sentra crossed into the westbound lane and struck a Ford Expedition in Knox County around 6 p.m. Friday, according to court records. Jones’ wife, Casandra, 28, and their unborn son — whom they had already named Jonathon Chad — were pronounced dead at 7:24 p.m., the record stated. Teen found covered in dried blood inside wrecked truck is ‘uncooperative’ with cops as they investigate bizarre mystery A passenger...
Urgent Silver Alert for Missing 82-Year-Old Man from Mascot, TN; Public's Help Needed
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for an octogenarian resident of Knox County, amidst growing concerns due to his medical condition. Robert Hembree, 82, from Mascot, was last seen on Monday afternoon, and there has been no trace of him since. Authorities at the TBI have...
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