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One man dead after Knox Co. ATV accident
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about a man who died trapped under an ATV. He was identified as James E. Vaughn, 59, of Swan Pond, by Knox County Deputy Coroner Mike Trent. He was found in the Barbourville area on...
Final week for early voting
The early voting period for the August 1 state primary and Cocke County general election wraps up on Saturday, July 27. Early voting began on July 12 for Cocke County at the early voting poll location in Western Plaza in Newport. Cocke Administrator of Elections Josh Blanchard reports that through Friday, July 19, there have been 696 voters that have cast early voting or absentee ballots. Early voting hours for...
Scattered storms linger Sunday, staying cooler and rainy
While rain isn’t very widespread heading into Sunday we stand to see additional scattered showers and storms developing through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures however, are remaining on the cooler side as highs stay a little below average.
Areas of rain & storms Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Once again on Saturday it’s on and off rain and storms that will move across the area as we go in and out of the clouds. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Media Selects Mays, Pearce Jr. For Preseason First Team All-SEC Recognition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference announced Friday that two Tennessee football standouts earned preseason first team All-SEC recognition from the media at the conclusion of 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas. Senior center Cooper Mays was tabbed to the league’s first team on offense, while junior edge rusher...
LADY VOL HOOPS SLATE TO INCLUDE WEST PALM BEACH CLASSIC
The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team is set to travel to Florida just prior to the school’s winter break, as it will compete in the 2024 West Palm Beach Classic on Dec. 20 and 21. Opponents, game times and broadcast information will be released later for the...
Outdoor Notes: Conservation raffle tickets on sale now
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has put together 10 prize packages totaling more than $290,000 for the 2024 Wildlife Conservation Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle fund important conservation projects like public land acquisition and habitat management. A new prize this year is a Caymas CX bass boat, valued at $80,000. Returning is a $50,000 voucher, which can be applied to a new vehicle from any Mid-South Ford dealership, and an Oliver travel trailer valued at $90,500. ...
Tennessee Supreme court suspends Montgomery County attorney for practicing law illegally
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Supreme court suspended a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. In January 2020, Clarksville attorney Colleen Ann Hyder did not pay her professional privilege tax and continued representing clients which is against Tennessee law. Licensed attorneys are required...
McKay's union leader: Road trip showed why Knoxville employees need a labor contract
The McKay's 50th anniversary road trip that challenged fans of the used book and record store to visit all five locations on July 9 − and sent some to the hospital with heat-related illness − was a reminder to union members in Knoxville of why they are bargaining a contract. “People were...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/21 – 7/30/2024)
If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be put together the Wednesday before you want your event included.
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Tennessee home
Authorities arrested a fugitive wanted for alleged child sex crimes, and rescued three children from his Pigeon Forge, Tennessee home earlier this month, INTERPOL Washington said Friday.
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