Knox County Commissioner proposes changing Pride Month to ‘Nuclear Family Month’ following state resolution
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County Commissioner Andy Fox is looking to follow in the state's footsteps and designate June as "Nuclear Family Month" instead of Pride Month. A proclamation he submitted to the Knox County Commission is set for discussion at Monday's meeting. The proclamation defines a nuclear family...
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Blount Commission will consider major summer requests for school renovations
The county is aiming to keep school projects on track this summer and not have anyone go through the roof in the process. The Blount County Board of Commissioners advanced a series of budget requests from the Blount County School Board on Thursday during its May workshop session at the courthouse with 13 of the 21 comm
Town of Caryville personnel pay discussed
CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a special called workshop to discuss the 2026-27 budget with Aldermen Josh Monday and Aldermen Jordan Cross absent. The only item on the agenda was to discuss personnel pay. The workshop lasted approximately two hours.
Oak Ridge Schools’ budget includes pay raises; uses reserved funds
Officials in Oak Ridge government and the school system are working on budgets for the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1. City Manager Randy Hemann is scheduled to present the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2027 to the Oak Ridge City Council at its work session set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the Municip
KPD Honors 5 for ’25: Taylor, Foulks, Williams, Bright & Corey
Four Knoxville Police Department (KPD) employees and one young volunteer were honored during Tuesday’s (May 12) Annual Employee Appreciation luncheon at the Public Safety Complex as part of celebrating National Police Week. Here are the five honorees:. Rob Taylor is the recipient of the distinguished Mike Waggoner Lead
One of Knoxville’s last riverfront sites to be developed, renderings released
KCDC is seeking a developer to create a mixed-use residential and commercial development on 15 acres of land along the Tennessee River, near the University of Tennessee campus.
Tennessee Softball’s Knoxville Super Regional Schedule, Game Info Set
Tennessee softball’s series with Georgia in the Knoxville Super Regional is set. The Lady Vols and Bulldogs will meet at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium next weekend for a spot in the 2026 Women’s College World Series, featuring the final eight remaining teams in the country. Here is the schedule and game info for the best [
Grunkle Stan is the “Pet of the Week”
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Grunkle Stan, a 70 pound certified goofball with a heart just as big as his blocky head. This five year old Pit Bull Terrier mix is the perfect mix of cuddle bug and backyard comedian. One minute he’s trying to climb directly into your lap like he weighs seven pounds, and the next, he’s bunny
Hope After Tragedy: 30 years since the murder of Brittany Daniels
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On a warm Saturday afternoon in May 1996, gunfire shattered the quiet of Knoxville’s Lonsdale neighborhood and changed a community forever. 5-year-old Brittany Daniels was playing outside her apartment when she was struck and killed during a drive-by shooting tied to gang violence. Her death sparked
