Georgia man charged after man shot in stomach in Pigeon Forge, police say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man has been charged after a shooting in Pigeon Forge, according to the Pigeon Forge Police Department. Public Information Officer Craig Cruise shared an update Tuesday saying 21-year-old Aiden Long of Ringold, Georgia had been charged with aggravated assault. Previous Coverage: Man shot
National Reporter Shares His Honest Thoughts on Tennessee Football’s Championship Odds
This national reporter believes the Tennessee Volunteers have these odds to make/win the national championship.
What Can Knoxville Learn From Banana Ball?
About a year ago, I shared an earnest question on IOK’s Facebook page: Why couldn’t the Knoxville Smokies be more like the Savannah Bananas?. We could be … wait for it … the Knoxville Kudzu. Readers were quick to educate and adjudicate. First, it’s two totally...
Clinton Weigel’s Employee Honored After Helping Save Overdose Victim
A Clinton convenience store employee is being recognized for quick thinking and heroic actions that helped save a person suffering from an overdose earlier this year. According to the Clinton Police Department, officers and firefighters responded to the Weigel’s on North Charles Seivers Boulevard on April 8, 2026, arou
Scattered rain with localized flash flooding possible tonight
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Mostly cloudy overnight with scattered rain, some of which could be heavy at times. Temperatures fall to the upper 60s with east winds at 5 mph. A Flood Watch is in place until 3 am Tuesday for portions of East TN, mainly south of I-40 for additional rounds of heavy rain tonight. With heavy ra
LPD Chief Matthew Forsyth issues statement on Chief Ben Baird
LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of retired LaFollette Police Chief Ben Baird, a man whose dedication to public service and commitment to the citizens of our community left a lasting impact on the City of LaFollette. On behalf of the...
9 Tennessee Bakeries and Cafés That Will Make You Forget You’re Not in France
Tennessee might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of French pastries and café culture, but the state is home to some surprisingly authentic spots. From Nashville to Memphis, talented bakers and café owners have brought a slice of Paris to the Volunteer State.
Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Beowoof
Listen! In the glory days of old, before the treat bag opened and the squeaky toys sang their songs of battle in the backyard, there pranced into the Blount County Animal Center halls a mighty doggo called Beowoof. Not Beowolf slayer of monsters, Beowoof slayer of hearts! No Milkbone could escape him and no mortal coul
Samuel McSpadden: He made gunpowder
As we celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, I continue to focus on the related contributions and connections of folks of the Fork, the Knox County lands between the French Broad and Holston Rivers. You wouldn’t be reading many of my articles if he hadn’t settled a little upriver on the...
Rural healthcare provider opens new clinic, pilots maternal healthcare program
WHITE PINE, Tenn. — One in seven Americans utilizes a Federally Qualified Community Health Center for their necessary healthcare services, according to the medical director for Rural Medical Services, which provides care for East Tennesseans in Cocke and Jefferson counties. Dr. Larry Mathers said the clinics help reduc
