KC Register of Deeds warns of mailing scam
The Knox County Register of Deeds office is in place to serve the citizens of this great place so many of us call home. With that comes a duty to inform and help protect your most valuable asset, your home. Many of you know that we have a Fraud Alert Program in place. It will email a notification when documents are rec
Clinton Police K9 Jinx to Receive Protective Vest
The Clinton Police Department’s K9 Jinx will soon receive a new bullet and stab protective vest through a donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Patricia Kelley of Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania, and will be embroidered with the message, “Honoring those who...
Orphaned bear cubs get second chance as Tennessee rescue resumes rehabilitation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For orphaned black bear cubs in Tennessee, a second chance at life in the wild is back. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Appalachian Bear Rescue announced Thursday that the Townsend-based facility will once again accept orphaned black bear cubs for rehabilitation. The move comes after...
Buc-ee’s is doubling down on Tennessee
Tennessee is turning into one of Buc-ee’s most important expansion states. Buc-ee’s official location list currently shows two Tennessee stores: Crossville and Sevierville/Kodak. That already gives Tennessee a strong presence…
Alcoa Highway construction timeline: What’s complete and what’s to come
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A recent announcement that one segment of the Alcoa Highway construction project will take longer than originally scheduled has raised questions about the timeline for the multi-year project. TDOT officials made the decision to break up the construction into seven sections due to the size of..
Highway 61 bridge work to resume in ‘couple of weeks’ after delay
Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank’ s office has been contacted by citizens asking about the status of the current bridge project on state Highway 61 in the Marlow community. The highway is also known as Oliver Springs Highway. Frank contacted Mark Nagi, Region 1 communications officer for the Tennessee Department of T
JPD officer’s check of suspicious SUV nets arrest of wanted man
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It was almost 4am last Wednesday morning when Jacksboro Police Officer Therman Pearson was on routine patrol and noticed a stopped SUV near the police station. As Pearson approached the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, he could see two people inside. The man behind the wheel, Ryan Gentry, explained...
Tennessee Athletics Enters New Era in Just Two Weeks
On July 1, two weeks from Wednesday, Tennessee Athletics will officially be an Adidas collegiate program. The partnership will last for 10 years, effectively through the 2035-2036 athletic year. Tennessee first announced the move all the way back in August 2025. While Tennessee enters a new era with its partnership wit
Denied rezoning request in East Knox County sparks conversation about future development
A rezoning request in East Knox County is sparking debate. Commissioners ultimately voted down a proposal in the Carter Community after hearing concerns from residents. 6 News explains how the vote is fueling a broader conversation about growth in the community.
Trying to flip 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs from Ohio State may be turning into...
The Tennessee Volunteers are hoping to flive 2027 five-star EDGE DJ Jacobs from the Ohio State Buckeyes, but the situation may be turning into something UT was hoping it wouldn't.
