Jury deliberations go into late evening on second-degree murder, vehicular homicide case
61-year-old Derek Geary has waited more than three years in jail for this; as Blount County Circuit Court Judge David R. Duggan excused jurors for lunch ahead of attorneys’ closing arguments Thursday afternoon, defense attorney Robert White again moved for the court to, if not acquit his client, then at least allow a...
‘Little 411’ racetrack builds big community in Seymour
SEYMOUR, Tenn. — On Sunday evenings in Seymour, the sound of engines fills the air, but these engines are small. The "Little 411" racetrack is home to weekly races, not with full-size cars, but with remote-controlled ones. It’s become a gathering place for friends, families and racing fans since the 411 Motor...
Knoxville woman rebuilds life after tree destroys home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For most of her life, Rosa Paschal has called Lonsdale home. But two years ago, a tree crashed through her house, splitting it in two and destroying nearly everything inside. The tree landed in her bedroom. Paschal says if she had been home at that moment,...
Records: Knoxville families receive the most school vouchers of any city statewide
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville students received more state-funded school vouchers than any other city this year, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Education. The state's Education Freedom Scholarship program began this school year, awarding 20,000 scholarships of $7,295 per student....
Knox County Board of Education moves closer to formally changing ‘Gifted and Talented’ program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Board of Education unanimously approved the first reading of an amended version of the district's "Gifted and Talented" program on Thursday evening. The proposed "Advanced Learner" model would standardize the method teachers use across the district to provide extra educational...
Ijams Nature Center closes boardwalk after tree falls, causing ‘significant damage’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you head to Ijams Nature Center this week, prepare to avoid the boardwalk. Workers with the center announced the boardwalk is closed after a tree fell on the path, causing "significant damage." Officials said they will work on repairs, but it could take a few...
Downtown Clinton businesses hope antique festival will bring in customers
CLINTON, Tennessee — Business owners in Historic Downtown Clinton have had to roll with the punches over the last few months after construction along Market Street caused a drop in customers. "It's definitely been a tougher month, it's the first kind of harder month that I've had," said Dawn...
East Tennessee buzzing with fall festivities from Knoxville to Jefferson City
TENNESSEE, USA — Fall festivities are in full swing this weekend across East Tennessee, with new and returning events offering everything from hip-hop reunions to fresh apple cider. Fourth & Chill Festival debuts in historic Fourth & Gill. In North Knoxville, the Fourth & Gill neighborhood will transform into...
East Tennessee veterans offered free legal advice on Oct. 8
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On the second Wednesday of this month, veterans in East Tennessee can get free legal advice from volunteer attorneys. Next week, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 2 p.m., the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office on Liberty Street will be hosting a clinic, offering veterans advice on...
KPD to hold emergency preparedness drill on Thursday morning near downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department and other first responders will be holding a full-scale emergency drill at Dow Chemical near downtown Knoxville on Thursday. The drill will take place just off I-40 near the Alcoa Highway exit on Dale Avenue. According to KPD, first responders will be...
