Local News

• TDOT launches hotline to report potholes on state roads
  Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is launching a new hotline for drivers to report potholes and other maintenance issues that may be considered roadway safety hazards. “We all know it’s been a terrible year for potholes and here at TDOT we […]
• FBI warns East Tennessee parents of scheme targeting young boys online
  FBI Knoxville Field Office Warns of Increase in Sextortion Schemes Targeting Young Boys The FBI Knoxville Field Office is warning parents and caregivers about an increase in incidents involving sextortion of young children. The FBI is receiving an increasing number of […]
• Miss Tennessee 2022 crowned in Memphis
  June 25, 2022, Memphis, Tenn.  – It was a big night for the city of Lexington, TN as Miss Lexington and Miss Lexington Outstanding Teen took top honors at the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition Saturday night. Miss Lexington, Lauren Dickson, took home the crown of Miss […]
• Volunteers needed for September Remote Area Medical Clinic
  RUTLEDGE, Tenn. (June 21, 2022) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff […]
• TBI: Cocke County man started home fire
  An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Newport man on arson and fraud charges.  In December, TBI agents joined the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a fire that […]
• WCRK captures statewide award
  Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame has announced the 2022 Luther Community Service Award recipient. WCRK Radio from Morristown, TN will receive the special recognition at the upcoming Annual Awards Ceremony and Banquet.      Bob Kesling, the “Voice of […]
• Keep children, pets safe during heat wave
  NASHVILLE, Tenn., (June 2022) — With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90’s on-and-off for much of the summer, AAA is urging motorists to keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is expected to be some of the hottest weather so far this summer. […]