Cold case in Gatlinburg solved after 48 years

For nearly 5 decades, the Gatlinburg Police Department along with several other agencies worked the case in hopes to identify the remains. Detective Cindy Myers is the most recent detective to work the case, her father was also one of the first detectives to work on the case.

Cold case in Gatlinburg solved after 48 years

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For nearly 5 decades, the Gatlinburg Police Department along with several other agencies worked the case in hopes to identify the remains. Detective Cindy Myers is the most recent detective to work the case, her father was also one of the first detectives to work on the case.

UTK offering Taylor Swift media course

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While many are still combing through the lyrics of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, a group of students will have the opportunity to study Taylor Swift in a special gender and media course this fall.

Legal issues with arming teachers

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Tennessee is closer to being one of more than 25 that allows teachers to carry gun at schools, with certain required permissions. If the law is signed by Governor Bill Lee, here’s what that will mean for schools in East Tennessee.

Knoxville man with cerebral palsy could be stranded …

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The Knoxville Transportation Authority will vote on Thursday to approve changes to bus routes as part of KAT Reimagined. The plan makes changes to some routes and some pickup times. A Knoxville man with cerebral palsy has depended on his bus route for 30 years and says as it stands, the new plan will leave him stranded.

‘We just want to teach’ TN Education Association …

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A Tennessee bill to allow teachers to carry a concealed firearm in school if they meet certain requirements is garnering national attention as it awaits Gov. Bill Lee‘s signature.

East TN widow forced to alter mailbox or risk losing …

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An East Tennessee widow received a directive from her post office last week, she has to raise the mailbox in front of her house. While that may sound easy, it’s not. Her mailbox is made of brick and it was built more than 30 years ago.

Loudon plots downtown improvements as part of TN …

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The town of Loudon was selected to participate in the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's Tennessee Downtowns Program, which helps revitalize downtown areas through training and an innovation project grant.

Breaking down the KPD bodycam footage from in-custody …

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The Knoxville Police Department has released the body-camera footage from an in-custody death that occurred on April 7. KPD said that their Special Operations Squad was assisting the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in serving a search warrant. Multiple people were detained at the apartment complex. One of the people detained, 57-year-old James Lee Dickens, reported he did not feel well. He died shortly after being transported to UT Medical Center, a police spokesperson said.

Local Appreciation Days back at Anakeesta

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Anakeesta is once again offering discounted days for area residents with proceeds benefitting a good cause.

Man pleads guilty in fatal Magnolia Ave drag racing …

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One of the two individuals charged in a fatal drag racing crash on Magnolia Avenue that happened in January 2023 has pleaded guilty, according to the Knox County District Attorney’s office.

East TN lawmakers react to chaotic scene on house …

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The Tennessee House descended into chaos Wednesday following the passage of a bill allowing armed teachers in the state. We caught up with two local lawmakers about what transpired in the legislature.

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