Even With The Recent Heavy Rain, Lake Levels Remain Low
Even with all the rain we have had over the last week or so, the Tennessee Valley Authority says its not helping lake levels very much. The TVA says even though there was heavy...
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Flooding Event Leads To Two Arrests For Assault
Two men were arrested Thursday during the flooding event in Parrottsville after they allegedly pointed a gun at a firefighter. According to the Cocke County Sheriff’s office, firefighter Justin Gilbert was assisting with flood...
Arby’s Employee Assaulted
One man was arrested Monday in Newport after assaulting an employee at a fast food restaurant. Robert Hynes told police that he was working near the fry-station at Arby’s on Cosby Hwy when 36...
Second Harvest Food Bank Announces New CEO
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has announced Rachael Ellis as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Ellis has been with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee for more than a decade,...
East Tennessee Foundation Accepting Applications
The East Tennessee Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund grant cycle, which will provide grants of up to $12,500 to organizations serving East Tennessee communities. This year’s...
Driver Uninjured After Deer Runs In Front Of Van
A driver was uninjured after a crash at exit 432 on I-40 in Newport on Saturday. 65 year old Douglas Ingleright told Newport police he was taking the off ramp of Exit 432A to...
Nominees For College Football Hall Of Fame Include Three From UT
The National Football Foundation has released the list of 80 nominees for consideration to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Three of those nominees have ties to the University...
Tennessee Getting New Welcome Signs
Travelers coming into the state of Tennessee will soon have a different welcome. The state of Tennessee on Monday announced that new “Welcome To Tennessee” signs will be going up on interstates. Tennessee Department...
Slammedenuff Coming To Bristol Motor Speedway
The national car show that was banned from Sevier County last year will now be coming back to East Tennessee, but to Bristol Motor Speedway. The event, “Slammedenuff”, was held last year at the...
House Fire Leaves Woman Dead
A woman is dead after a house fire Friday morning in Hamblen County. Fire crews responded to the fire in the 5700 block of Old Russellville Pike in East Hamblen County around 7 am....
