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Douglas-Cherokee Head Start to provide free meals to enrolled children
Douglas-Cherokee Head Start/Early Start will participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program helps to provide free meals to children enrolled in the Head Start program, as well as staff and volunteers. Head Start Sites that will participate are: Maryville Head Start — 510 Home Avenue, MaryvilleNew Providence Head Start — 703...
Law enforcement increasing patrols in Morristown as city leaders look to reduce traffic fatalities
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) - For those traveling in Morristown, you will likely see more law enforcement patrolling the roads, all in hopes of making Tennessee drivers more safe on the roads. Tanner Bell, a Morristown resident, said he has seen cops everywhere. “We have been seeing so many motorcycles, state...
Jury seated, opening statements begin at Sean Williams' first federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The jury has been seated and opening statements have been heard in the first federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams. The jury consists of six men and six women, alongside four alternates. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last...
Knoxville man to face trial in killing of former co-worker who fired him
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville man will stand trial for murder in the killing this year of a former co-worker at a transportation yard. A grand jury indicted Daniel Arwood, 38, for first-degree murder, evading arrest and illegal possession of a weapon. He'll now face trial in Knox County Criminal Court.
‘We just pray’ | Knoxville church hoping to support the community after stabbing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The people at Cokesbury United Methodist Church said they’re praying for the Knoxville community after a stabbing victim was found dead just down the road from the church. Tuesday, the Knoxville Police Department responded to West Knoxville to investigate the stabbing. That response was prompted...
Tracking more batches of rain and cooler afternoons
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re waking up to batches of rain and patchy fog on Wednesday. As we move through the day we’ll see another tenth to quarter of an inch of rain. 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.
A school-record amount of past, current and future Vols and Lady Vols will compete in the Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee has set a school record for past, current and future athletes competing in the Olympics. A total of 31 Vols and Lady Vols will represent 18 different countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That ranks sixth nationally among NCAA programs and ranks...
Knoxville murder still unsolved after 7 years
Seven years ago, Herman Bailey was shot in an Austin Homes parking lot and died several days later. His case remains unsolved and Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are seeking information that could lead to an arrest.
Tennessee baseball's AJ Causey signs deal with Kansas City Royals
Baseball right-handed pitcher AJ Causey agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals on Monday for a signing bonus worth $477,500, according to Baseball America draft writer Carlos Collazo. The deal is slightly underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $505,000. Causey was selected No. 138 overall by...
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