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Blount County man arrested after several armed robberies, police say
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man was arrested and charged in connection with three armed robberies that happened within days of each other, according to authorities in Blount County. Jeremy R. Smith, of Louisville, was identified as a suspect by investigators with the Maryville Police Department following an armed robbery...
Oak Ridge Community Band Fall Showcase Concert
Brad is the Owner/Operator of BBB TV 12, and has been with the company since August of 1996. Brad is a 1987 graduate of Coalfield High School and a 1995 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Communications. He won the 1995 broadcast production student of the year award. Brad worked at Shop at Home, Inc. a home shopping network that was located in Knoxville, TN from 1993 - 1995 and then at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 - 1996. After some freelance work in Nashville, Brad joined the BBB Communications staff in August of 1996. A short stint at WVLT TV as a news photographer was in 2001, but he continued to work at BBB TV as well. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, who works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology and Associates in Oak Ridge. They have 3 kids, Trevor Bogard, 27, Chandler 22, and Naomi 13. On December 12, 2013 they welcomed their first grandchild, Carter Ryan Bogard. Brad is also the assistant boys basketball coach at Coalfield High School for the past 11 years. In 2013-14 the Yellow Jackets won their first district title since 1991 and just the 4th in school history.
First day of school in Oak Ridge
Monday was the first day of school in Oak Ridge Schools. Here students arrive early for the school day at Woodland Elementary School, one of the city school system's four elementary schools. Nearby Anderson County Schools and Roane County Schools open for their first full days on Aug 5. ...
Remembrance blood drive planned July 31 in Oak Ridge
A remembrance blood drive for Renea Lowe will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Emory Valley Center, 723 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge. Lowe was the sister of Emory Valley Center employee Elizabeth Hawkins, The Oak Ridger reported earlier this year. She died on Feb. 5, according to the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home website. The Clinton resident had a rare blood condition that required a few pints of blood per week, Aaron Price, the center's development director told The Oak Ridger in January when a blood drive was scheduled for her benefit.
East Tennessee drug dealer sentenced to 24 years after being caught in Knoxville, DA says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Johnson City man was sentenced on Monday after he pleaded guilty to several counts, according to Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen. Allen said 34-year-old William Jacob Henry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent to sell fentanyl, possession with intent to sell methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony in connection to an incident that happened in April 2023.
Knoxville widow one step closer to new home after tree split her house in half
A widow whose Knoxville house was destroyed last summer is one step closer to getting a new home. Papers were just signed to begin the demolition and to hire a contractor to build on the property she owns.
Knox County Schools hosts 'Principal Institute' to examine past successes and prepare for the future
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Monday kicked off a two-day planning program for principals and assistant principals in Knox County Schools. This is the third year in office for Superintendent Jon Rysewyk. He said he has a five-year plan for ensuring student success and this year is the year of the principal.
The 5 worst coaching hires in Tennessee basketball history
Tennessee basketball has a storied past with fantastic seasons led by great coaches, however, they have also had rough seasons with tough coaches. Everyone remembers Bruce Pearl, who was a great coach with the Volunteers, but unfortunately went through an NCAA investigation and was given a three-year show-cause penalty. Tennesse...
Bijou Theatre to host free children's musical event on Saturday featuring Billy Jonas as a special guest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend for kids and kids at heart. The Bijou Theatre has an event planned to bring people together and give children a chance to have some fun. "WDVX Kidstuff" will broadcast live Saturday morning from the Bijou Theatre...
Program-record 17 Tennessee swimmers headed to 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Olympics are days away from commencing and there will be no shortage of Volunteers in Paris with a program-record 17 current and former members of the Tennessee Swimming and Diving program representing a dozen different nations.
Rocky Top Romance | Recent graduates get engaged on UT's campus popping the big question on The Rock
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congratulations were in order after one Knoxville couple got engaged on the University of Tennessee campus. Lots of things have been seen on The Rock, from announcements to celebrations of national championships. This time, it came with a proposal. Jacob and Jordan have been officially engaged after the big question was painted on the UT landmark on Friday.
KPD using drones to better survey crash sites, find people in remote areas and more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said it uses nine drones for crime scene documentation, traffic monitoring, locating suspects who flee and more. Using drone technology has made the department more efficient in some cases, said Michael Tucker, KPD's drone team leader. "It's certainly a force multiplier," he...
Mission of Hope to host 'Pack The Bus' for 11th year, helping give school supplies to students in need
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Over the tax-free weekend, families will take advantage of Tennessee's sales tax holiday by shopping for back-to-school items. Mission of Hope wants to use that time and savings to help them "Pack The Bus." The nonprofit said 2024 marks the 11th year Mission of Hope will have a bus outside the Office Max in Turkey Creek to collect school supplies. These supplies are then collected and sent to over 10,000 students in rural Appalachia.
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