Grace Lutheran in Oak Ridge offers a night of entertainment and coffee
Grace Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge presents Coffeehouse, a fun celebration of live music and gourmet coffee, open to everyone. The Coffeehouse will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 27. A variety of coffees will be available, along with snacks. Please bring a friend and the kids. Free nursery care and events for children and...
4-H member earns top honors at poultry show
Cocke County 4-H member Kalli Crowder recently earned top honors at the Dixie Tennessee Valley Poultry Show in Knoxville. According to 4-H Youth Development Agent Lane Brooks, the honors showcased the results of years of dedication to her 4-H poultry project. “Through her involvement in 4-H, Crowder has spent...
East Knoxville Getaway Goes Sideways As Suspect Crashes Into Narcotics Car
A driver who tried to bolt after spotting what turned out to be an unmarked law enforcement vehicle wound up crashing into a Knox County Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit car in East Knoxville on Monday, leaving three people injured. The collision happened at the intersection of McCalla Avenue and Bertrand Street after...
Mayor Frank and Commissioner Anderson invited to Appear Live On WYSH Radio With host...
Ron Meredith , Owner of WYSH Radio has invited both Mayor Frank and Commissioner Anderson to appear on the wildly popular Ask Your Neighbor Program. The dates offered where April 7th or April 10th or April 20th. We have received a commitment to appear from Mayor Frank, and we are...
Maryville Apostolic coach suspended after assault allegation
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A coach at Apostolic Christian Academy faces a charge of domestic violence with aggravated assault after an incident in the school’s parking lot, court records said. His contract with the school was suspended. Records from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said that on March...
Knoxville man convicted of pointing gun at women while intoxicated
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville man is facing between three and 10 years in prison after he was convicted of aggravated assault in connection an incident where prosecutors said he pointed a gun at two women while he was intoxicated and on Ambien. Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen’s office...
Seymour Woman, 65, Identified After Deadly Bays Mountain Road Blaze
Authorities have identified the person found dead after a March 10 house fire in Seymour as 65-year-old Donna Lee Ann Widener, according to Knox County investigators. Her body was recovered at a home in the 400 block of Bays Mountain Road, where officials say the cause and origin of the fire are still under...
Maryville school board approves $1.69M iPad purchase for students
Maryville City Schools will spend $1.69 million to furnish students with iPads for learning tools. School staff said the devices cost $5 more than laptop competitors and carry a minimal repair rate. The school board unanimously approved the purchase Monday evening. Maryville students currently use school-issued tech...
McGhee Tyson Airport asks for donations for TSA as shutdown continues
ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — McGhee Tyson Airport invited community members to support TSA officers affected by the government shutdown by donating gift cards. People can bring pre-paid debit gift cards or grocery store and gas station gift cards to the TSA checkpoint. However, they must be for $20 or less because of...
Maryville-Based Prominent Healthcare Facility to Cut 85 Jobs
Blount Memorial Hospital has filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice. The healthcare facility is located in Tennessee and will lay off 85 employees, effective in May. Blount Memorial Hospital Files WARN Notice for Employee Layoffs. Blount Memorial Hospital has submitted a WARN notice to...

















