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FBI now offering reward in hopes of finding trio who disappeared in Knoxville in early 2018
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — FBI Knoxville announced Friday it is offering a $10,000 reward in hopes of finding three people who disappeared under suspicious circumstances in 2018. Between January and March 2018, 47-year-old Bonnie Drane, 42-year-old William Inklebarger and 48-year-old Brenda Carroll were all reported missing in Knoxville. The three knew each other and were known to hang out and sometimes live together, and the FBI said none of them had a permanent home.
Surgoinsville Area Archives and Museum to debut WWII exhibit this weekend
SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — As 2024 marks 80 years since D-Day, the Surgoinsville Area Archives and Museum (SAAM) is marking two years of hard work preserving the history of World War II’s impact on Hawkins County. “Every community has a story to tell so we want to tell our story,” said Teresa Greer, SAAM’s secretary […]
Kingsport’s old City Hall will not be demolished as part of Justice Center project
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport city leaders confirmed they do not plan to demolish the former city hall after renovations at the city’s justice center are complete. The city’s board of mayor and aldermen recently approved a $14.3 million bid for the project, which Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds said originated with the same study that […]
Sevier County Constable Sammy Scott Charged with DUI in Late-Night Sevierville Arrest
Sevier County constable Sammy Scott, was arrested by the Sevierville Police Department, on charges of driving under the influence (DUI). The incident occurred just before midnight on Wednesday, as detailed by WATE, when officers observed a vehicle driven by Scott failing to maintain its lane on Highway 66 near an Arby's Restaurant—the resultant traffic stop leading to his arrest.
Three years after Waverly, the state hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Three years ago, Tennessee set a new record for the heaviest rainfall in a single day — a downpour that also broke the record for a daily rainfall in a non-coastal U.S. state. More than 20 inches of rain fell in McEwen, before washing down through Waverly and killing...
DOJ sues software firm, alleging pricing algorithm enables landlords to raise rents
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the property management software company RealPage on Friday, alleging its pricing algorithm enables landlords to share sensitive pricing information and raise rental prices. The lawsuit, which was joined by the attorneys general of North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington, accuses RealPage of violating antitrust law…
Near-record highs next week as we remain dry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We remain mild for one last day, Saturday. Then it’s a scorcher of a doubled-up heatwave into next week. Upper 90s to even 100 degrees are possible in the south end of the valley. Rain? What’s that!? There is incredibly low chance of a rain...
Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial
A former Tennessee police officer charged in last year’s fatal beating of Memphis motorist Tyre Nichols intends to change his not guilty plea in federal court on Friday, according to court filings. Emmitt Martin is one of five former officers charged in Nichols’ death after he was pulled from...
Gibbs graduate to compete in Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - Out of 101 athletes in the United States competing in the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games, only three are from East Tennessee. Among those three Tennesseans competing in Italy, Johnny Kelly is the only one from East Tennessee who will be representing his country. “It’s...
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