Jefferson City leaders to give update on water system, ask for new equipment in...
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - As the water situation continues to improve in Jefferson County, city leaders are set to give an update and ask for new equipment to fully solve the issue and prevent future problems. It’s been nearly two weeks since faulty filtration membranes caused low water pressure...
Three people injured after house catches fire in Knoxville, KFD says
A neighbor called to report the fire and told dispatch the house was vacant, but people do trespass there often.
Homelessness nonprofit receives CPR training in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — American Medical Response (AMR) Knoxville donated a first aid training class to ReLaunch, a Knoxville organization that tries to help people experiencing homelessness. AMR explained that bystander CPR increases out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival by up to 81%. Despite this, data showed...
KPD: Man indicted for murder following assault at Broadway Shopping Center in September
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department announced Sunday night that63-year-old Randall Vaught has been indicted for the murder of 60-year-old Brian Overby, who died following an assault in September 2025. KPD said Vaught's indictment comes after a months-long investigation after Overby was found just...
Four-Star Tennessee Target From Mike Matthews’ High School Announces Spring Commitment Date
Tennessee is one of the five finalists for a highly-touted safety in the 2027 class, and now we know when a commitment announcement will come. According to a report from Rivals’ Chad Simmons on Friday, four-star safety KJ Caldwell will announce his decision on Friday, Apr. 3. Caldwell will be deciding between...
Blount County Band Festival makes for a bonding of the bands
It’s been said that appreciation of the arts is most effective when it’s nurtured early. When Maryville College invites five high school bands to perform in the Clayton Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 17, it offers student musicians an opportunity to share their talents and challenge themselves at the same time....
Researchers unveil plans for groundbreaking facility that could unlock nearly limitless energy: ‘It’s exciting...
"We very much look forward to the insights gleaned from these partnerships." Researchers unveil plans for groundbreaking facility that could unlock nearly limitless energy: 'It's exciting to witness' first appeared on The Cool Down .
This Tennessee Restaurant Is Winning Fans With Its Remarkably Good Fried Scallops
Some dishes earn loyal fans simply by getting everything right, bite after bite. Storming Crab – Seafood Restaurant Knoxville has been doing exactly that with fried scallops that keep people talking long after the table is cleared. Crisp on the outside and tender inside, each serving strikes a balance...
Crews fight 31-acre wildfire on Clinch Mountain in Grainger County
BLAINE, Tenn. (WATE) — Multiple crews fought a wildfire on Clinch Mountain in Grainger County on Saturday and Sunday. By 4 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was 31 acres and was 60% contained, according to the Tennessee Division of Forestry. The fire is still listed as active. However, at 2:12 p.m., the Blaine Volunteer Fire...
Casey Kasem’s 70s at 7 features Feb. 10, 1979, Saturday on WLAF
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to February 10, 1979, Saturday at 7pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.

















