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Knoxville police, Knox County Sheriff’s Office responding to Corryton home
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a home in Corryton as part of what the agencies are calling an ongoing investigation. According to KPD Communications Manager Scott Erland, officers are executing a search warrant. This is a developing story....
Health care law changes begin July 1
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at the same rates for alcoholism and drug dependency and it must cover medical expenses for genetic testing to identify treatments for children with rare diseases. ...
John Coffman jailed after causing drunken disturbance at O’Connor’s Pub
21-year-old John Michael Coffman caused a disturbance at O’Connor’s Bar and Grill on Tylertown Road in the early hours of June 15th. When officers arrived, they were flagged down by the establishment’s security. After this, they noticed Coffman having a dispute with another patron, so they approached them and told them to go home. The other person involved entered a nearby vehicle, and Coffman refused to leave with his designated driver and punched a wall, which left his knuckles bloody. Then, after officers assisted with a nearby crash, they overheard yelling from the O’Connor’s parking lot. When officers reapproached, they observed Coffman inside the passenger window fighting with the patron again and detained him for the occurrence. After this, several soldiers offered to take Coffman home, but he refused. During their interaction, he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. Coffman was deemed a danger to himself and taken into custody for public intoxication.
‘It’s unsettling’ | Morristown man charged with murder still on the loose
BEAN STATION, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s been more than a month since Jon Atkins and Deven McDaniel were found buried in the woods behind a home in Bean Station, and there has still not been an arrest made. Previous Coverage: Family and friends remember two men killed in Grainger...
Community prayer services coming to Claiborne County Courthouse this Friday
Stay Fearless Tennessee is bringing a community recognition of House Joint Resolution 803 to the Claiborne County Courthouse steps on Friday, July 5 at 6 p.m. House Joint Resolution 803 (HJR803) declares July 2024 as a month of prayer and fasting for repentance. “This is truly historic, I’ve never known another state in America that […] The post Community prayer services coming to Claiborne County Courthouse this Friday appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Jeff Co. alum, Kennesaw State transfer Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The defending national champion Tennessee Baseball team has made its first transfer portal addition of 2025. Jefferson County alum Tanner Franklin will be coming home to Rocky Top. The Kennesaw State transfer announced the decision via social media on Tuesday. Franklin’s fastball can reach 99 miles...
AMR owes Knox County almost $500,000 in contract compliance penalties - just from May
Knox County's ambulance provider was fined almost $500,000 for failing to respond to emergency calls fast enough in May. AMR improved its overall response times, but still missed its goal on 23% of calls and turned in worse response times on serious calls within the city in May compared to April.
'It just does something to you' | Victim of racist bullying in Hawkins County speaks on impact and investigation
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. — Editor's Note: WBIR typically does not identify minors. It decided to identify Keelin Releford after he said he wanted his story to be heard, and after his mother agreed to identify him. On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice said Hawkins County Schools agreed...
Got fireworks? Know these rules
If you are shooting fireworks off inside the city limits of Newport, you should be aware of some basic rules contained within the city’s fireworks ordinance. The city is asking residents to please abide by these restrictions. 1) It shall be unlawful to use or explode any fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Newport except from July 3-5 on which the time shall be no later than 11 p.m. ...
Tennova Healthcare-Newport stresses fireworks safety
As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare — Newport Medical Center is emphasizing the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related incidents have led to a significant number of injuries and fatalities. In fact, in 2023, there were eight reported deaths...
Emerald Youth hoping to build anticipated $20 million youth development facility in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Emerald Youth Foundation said it hopes to build a new $20 million facility in East Knoxville that would focus on "whole child youth development." It said it responded to Knoxville's request for contractors to bid on a project to develop a parcel of vacant land.
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