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Tennessee Files Lawsuit Against Roblox

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has sued online gaming giant Roblox, alleging the company lures children into an environment it knows is dangerous but promises is safe.

KFD Seeks Public’s Help with Arson Investigation

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday, the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) responded to a report of a possible fire in the parking garage of the Standard Apartment Complex located at 705 South 17th Street. Upon arrival...

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KFD Responds to Storm Damage

Late last night, around 11:30 PM, the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) sprang into action, responding to a series of storm-related emergencies that rattled our community.

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House Fire on Rutledge Pike

Today at approximately 1:19 a.m., the Knox County Emergency Communications District received an urgent call about smoke emanating from a residence.

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Knox County Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about Brickey-McCloud Elementary’s recognition as a Reward School by the Tennessee Department of Education and more.

Cocke County Lawyer Temporarily Suspended

On December 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Charlotte Ann Leibrock from the practice of law.

Knox County Once Again Wins ‘Triple Crown’ of Finance Reporting

Once again and for more than half a decade, Knox County achieved the highest honor in the arena of governmental accounting and finance reporting – winning what is considered the rare “triple crown” for finance departments across the country.

Storm Damages Zoo Knoxville

A powerful windstorm moved through Knoxville overnight on December 18, causing widespread damage across the region, including at Zoo Knoxville.


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Major Safety Upgrades Coming to the Spur

In a significant step towards enhancing safety and infrastructure, the National Park Service (NPS) is set to launch a multi-year project on the Gatlinburg Spur beginning January 5, 2026.


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Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Giraffe Mokolo as Part of AZA Species Survival Plan

Zoo Knoxville has welcomed Mokolo, an adult male giraffe who has recently joined the zoo’s Grasslands Africa habitat as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan.

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Greenbrier Ridge Apartments Suffers Great Damage From Fire

The KFD emergency response team was dispatched to the location of a fire at Greenbrier Ridge Apartments for an apartment fire that posed a significant threat.

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Senator Briggs reflects on the Holidays and looks ahead to the 2026 General Assembly
As we approach Christmas, I’m reminded once again of the values that make Tennessee such a remarkable place to call home.
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Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 10 State Troopers

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Newest State Park Dedicated
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A New Park at the Heart of Adventure
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Tennessee State Parks Celebrates Dedication of Fiery Gizzard State Park


Crack Down on Human Trafficking in Transportation Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Catherine Cortez Masto  introduced the Trafficker Restrictions for Aviation, Federal Freight, and Interstate Carriers (TRAFFIC) Act, which would strengthen federal efforts to combat human trafficking.

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Up to $5 Million Reward for A Leader of Los Choneros in Ecuador
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Marines Airlift Relief to Hurricane-Hit Jamaica
   

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