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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,...
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...
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.
June 25 officially declared as 'Tennessee Baseball Day' in Knox County and Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee baseball made history by securing the national championship title in the College World Series in Omaha. It is the first national title in program history. The Vols are the first top overall seed to win it all since 1999. To celebrate the momentous victory, Knox...
What is Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk focusing on in his third year?
In Superintendent Jon Rysewyk's three years leading Knox County Schools, the district improved its academic ranking, implemented historic raises and worked to unify its messaging. He says the work is a focus on foundational skills and investing in people. ...
It's illegal to set off fireworks in Knoxville without a permit. Here's where you can
Just because people seem to set off fireworks all across East Tennessee on July 4 doesn't mean the pyrotechnics are legal everywhere. It's illegal to sell or set off fireworks without a permit in places like Knoxville and Knox County, but even strict fireworks laws are notoriously difficult to enforce. ...
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