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More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Patients finding hope in Regional Recovery Center
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — State commissioners and local players visited the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center for a tour of the facility and to speak with the center’s first year of patients. The facility helps people in nine Northeast Tennessee counties, from Mountain City to Morristown, on their journey to recovery. The center has […]
Local divers discover sentimental item on bottom of lake, return it to owner
WASHBURN, Tenn. — it's swimming season in Tennessee, with lots of people hitting the water to cool off. For many, that means sunshine and tan lines, but for some, it means losing sunglasses, phones and other items in the deep water. That was the case for one young man...
Three minors rescued from wanted fugitive in Pigeon Forge, U.S. Marshals say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three minors were rescued from a man’s home in Pigeon Forge, according to officials with the U.S. Marshals Service. In March, Angelo McQueen entered the U.S. in Florida as a non-immigrant visitor. “INTERPOL Washington learned that McQueen was suspected of having committed sexual offenses...
Applications now open for free and reduced-price meals for Knox County Schools
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools announced applications are now open for students to receive free and reduced-price meals for the 2024-2025 school year. KCS said the application is open for families unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school or do not attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school.
Political banner battle has attorneys advising lease changes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a balance between free speech and the right to business. A Lenoir City business owner is continuing her fight over a political sign her landlord put up above her shop. Previous Coverage: Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business. “Politics and business...
Gay Street Bridge reopening date still unknown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Gay Street Bridge in downtown Knoxville has been around for the last 126 years. It was the city’s fourth attempt to connect the downtown area to South Knoxville, and this bridge, so far, has stood the test of time. “It’s been more than just...
The New World of College Athletics: Local athletes navigate through recruiting challenges
They are the biggest buzzwords in college sports right now: NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and Transfer Portal. But what do those terms mean, and how do they impact local schools?. It's the dream of every high school athlete to have a Power 5 Conference knocking on the door for...
Funeral set for Neil Clabo, former Tennessee punter who played in Super Bowl
Funeral arrangements have been set for Neil Clabo, a Knoxville native who played football at Tennessee and in the NFL. Clabo, 71, died on July 10 after suffering with Alzheimer’s, according to a Facebook post by his sister, Jill Clabo Sams. Funeral service for Clabo will be held at 4 p.m. on July 23...
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