No Burn Permits Being Issued in Sevier County
Sevier County, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) – Burn permits are not being issued in Sevier County due to an elevated wildfire risk. According to the Pittman Center Volunteer Fire Department, the Tennessee Department of Forestry is not issuing burn permits on Saturday, Dec. 27 or Sunday, Dec. 28 because of abnormally...
Report: Defensive line coach Rodney Garner ‘expected’ to remain with Tennessee
It’s been trending this way over the last couple of weeks, but now it appears like it’s inching towards becoming official. According to a report from Pete Nakos of On3, Tennessee is expected to keep defensive line coach Rodney Garner. Garner’s contract was set to expire next month, and it was worth wondering if he...
Blount County Sheriff’s deputy killed in car crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Mowery, 30, died in a car crash while on his patrol shift Sunday afternoon, said Sheriff James Lee Berrong. “I am heartbroken. This is devastating for his family, his shift-mates, this agency, and our community,” Berrong said. “We appreciate...
THP: Man fires at trooper during chase in Powell
POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a man fired at a trooper during a chase in Powell Sunday afternoon. The THP stated that one of its troopers stopped a driver who was speeding on I-75 south near the Emory Road exit. According to the THP, the man fled then pulled a handgun […]
Earthquakes strike Kentucky, Tennessee over the weekend
LANCASTER, Ky. — The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake on Sunday in Central Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee over the past two days. The 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:47 a.m. on December 28, several miles from the city of Lancaster, and less than an hour away from Lexington and Frankfort, the USGS...
Maryville Police Department Issues Stark Warning on Costs of DUIs During Holidays
In a sobering reminder from the Maryville Police Department-TN, the cost of driving under the influence can run deep into your pockets. A social media post details the stark financial repercussions of getting a DUI, hitting an average of $10,000 in attorney's fees, fines, court costs, and more. Not to mention the...
Brittany’s Bites: Black-Eyed Peas Bruschetta
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — INGREDIENTS:. 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (use green pepper for milder flavor) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (Or follow temperature directions on store-bought bread packaging.) 2. Slice bread at a slight angle to make the base for the bruschetta. Place slices on a cookie sheet. Drizzle...
One more spring-like day before temperatures tumble
Winds will become increasingly breezy today with warm and mainly cloudy conditions. Rain tonight ahead of an impactful cold front. Today: Windy, warm, and mainly cloudy. High: 71°. Tonight: (80%) Strong cold front brings rain, wind, and colder temps. Low: 43° (at 7:00 a.m.). Monday: (40%) Scattered showers...
Gun Found at Sevier County Elementary School; No Students Threatened
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (Story Courtesy of WVLT) – Officials from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) discovered a New Center Elementary School student in possession of a firearm, which deputies said the student received from another student while at school. On the evening of Dec. 18, SCSD deputies...
Trial set for January 2027, as UT professor claims First Amendment violation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge has set a new trial date in a lawsuit filed by a University of Tennessee assistant professor who is challenging the university’s move to terminate her employment. Assistant professor Tamar Shrinian was placed on leave in September after making a social media...
