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2 dead, 2 injured in Claiborne County crash
Two men died and two others suffered injuries late Wednesday when the vehicle they were traveling in went off a Claiborne County road and crashed into trees. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as Dustin T. Jenkins Jr., 18, the driver, and James Marsee, 33, a passenger. Also, passengers...
Sevier County constable arrested, accused of DUI
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn — Police arrested a Sevier County constable overnight after they said they caught him driving under the influence. According to the Sevierville Police Department, officers arrested 65-year-old Sammy Scott just before midnight on Wednesday after stopping him on Highway 66 near an Arby's. Police said Scott failed to stay in his lane and they ultimately arrested him for DUI.
Claiborne County to offer free meals to students for breakfast and lunch
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. — Claiborne County Schools will once again offer free breakfast and lunch to students for the 2024-25 school year. The free meals program was created to make sure all students can have a nutritious meal, regardless of their family's financial status. Elementary and middle schoolers will receive free meals for breakfast and lunch.
One Knoxville Soccer Club to play home games in new Old City stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One Knoxville Soccer Club has announced a new partnership with Boyd Sports that will change the location of the team's home games. Next season the team will play in Knoxville's new Old City stadium, currently under construction at the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District. This site will also host the Knoxville Smokies for their home games during baseball season.
VolShop honors Vol fan who tragically died in drunk-driving crash in October 2023 with 'Go Vols' banner tee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Eleven-year-old Nolan Turner and his sister Ella created a "Go Vols" banner for his birthday - a Tennessee vs. Florida watch party. "It was super special. It's one of our earliest fundraising ideas for our memorial fund. It's a banner that hangs up in his room and it was what we all kind of agreed on he would love the most," said Jesse Turner, Nolan's dad.
'This type of behavior won't be tolerated' || HCSO employee charged after trying to bring drugs into jail
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. — An employee at the Hamblen County Jail was fired after for trying to bring drugs into the jail, according to the Hamblen County sheriff. Sheriff Chad Mullins said Michael Gibson had been with the sheriff's office for about six months as a jailer. During that time, they suspected he was trying to bring the drugs in.
DA: Escaped inmate worker convicted for truck theft, facing 12 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Escaped inmate worker Ricky Lynn Burnette is facing 12 years after being convicted of theft over $2,500, Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen said. In November 2022, Burnette was assigned to the Monroe County Maintenance Department as an inmate worker when he stole a 1997...
Former TBI Director Mark Gwyn dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced its previous director, Mark Gwyn, has died. Gwyn was 61. TBI said he died from what appeared to be natural causes. Gwyn began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in his hometown of McMinnville in 1985 after...
'Their brain is rewired' | After losing son to an overdose, East TN mother calls for more education on addiction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — More than 200 people have died in Knox County from an overdose, just eight months into 2024. Each of those numbers holds a name, a life and a cry for help against addiction. "It's a disease. My son had it. So many people have it," said...
KPD prepares aspiring officers through cadet program, giving hands-on experience with basic duties
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Aspiring police officers have a chance to get some experience patrolling the city and performing basic duties in Knoxville. Through the Knoxville Police Department's cadet program, people hoping to pursue a career in law enforcement can see what it's like to serve first-hand. "I've been a...
Hundreds of people to lose their jobs after 2 Knox County businesses file WARN Notices with the state
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two Knox County businesses filed WARN notices with the state on Aug. 20, announcing that hundreds of workers would be laid off. First, the EXEDY America Corporation filed a notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In the notice, the corporation said it would permanently close its location in Mascot no later than spring 2025.
2 children taken to hospital after incident with bounce house filled with foam during Powell celebration
POWELL, Tenn. — Rural Metro Fire responded to an incident at Powell Station Park Saturday that resulted in two children being transported to the hospital. The Knox County Sheriff's Office said the children involved in the incident were 7 years old and 4 years old, and said it involved an inflatable bouncy house filled with foam. The inflatable bouncy houses were at Powell Station Park as part of an annual celebration.
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