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Criminal Court Employee Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

A quick-thinking employee is being recognized for her heroic actions after responding to a medical emergency at a local job center.

Man Accused Of Filing False Reports Against A Detective

An investigation by special agents with the TBI has resulted in the indictment of a Mooresburg man accused of filing false reports against a Bean Station detective.

Burchett Bulletins

2:55 pm, Apr 15, 2026
Burchett kicked off the Oversight Committee roundtable and SLAMMED the IRS: "We're not here today to talk about what folks owe the IRS. We're here today to talk about what the IRS owes them. It's time to reform the whole system."


12:23 pm, Apr 14, 2026
Thank you, Mr. President. No more tax dollars to the Taliban.


2:25 pm, Apr 10, 2026
47 years ago today, the Taiwan Relations Act established the foundation of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Today, more than ever, we stand with our ally as they face ongoing pressure from the Chinese Communist Party.


6:07 pm, Apr 2, 2026
Burchett says that if the public knew what he knows about UAPS and aliens, the country would come unglued and "the world would be on fire".

Market Square Farmers Market Returns

Market Square Farmers Market

Market Square Farmers Market returns for its 23rd season on Saturday, May 2, bringing more than 140 local vendors to the heart of downtown Knoxville.

Supporting National Security Missions on

Alpha 4-B

Oak Ridge crews are deactivating Beta-4, which spans the equivalent of nearly seven football fields...

Fentanyl Leads Drug-Related Death Report

Knox County Regional Forensic Center released its 2025 Drug-Related Death Report details the illicit drug use trends of the past year.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Food City 500, House Mountain, Camporee on the Hill, and more.

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New Law Protects Tennesseans Who Stutter

Drivers who stutter or have other communication disorders will soon have expanded protection during traffic stops and welfare checks under a new law.

City Mayor Will Flip the Switch on Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor Indya Kincannon will join children in the Parks and Recreation after-school program to flip the switch on a new solar panel array.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

4:47 pm, Apr 21, 2026
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire.

2:59 pm, Apr 18, 2026

"We've been pushed around by Iran for 47 years, but not anymore." -President Trump

7:10 am, Apr 18, 2026

Iran thinks they are playing ping pong, so they have once again closed the Strait of Hormuz.

9:15 am, Apr 17, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

9:11 pm, Apr 15, 2026

The U.S. has sent thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.


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Dogwood Arts Festival Returns

Dogwood Arts Festival

Now celebrating its 65th year, the Dogwood Arts Festival will take place April 24-26 at the beautiful World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville.

Firefly Viewing Event In the National Park Set

bear incidents

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly event at Elkmont from May 20-27. A lottery for vehicle reservations opens on April 24.



Tennessee’s Seat Belt Usage Rate Exceeds National Average
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate.

Tennessee March Revenues Reach $1.7 Billion
The Tennessee Department of Finance The Department of Finance reported that total March tax revenues were $1.7 billion.

TN employers shed 9,200 jobs in February
Tennessee's labor market showed more signs of instability in February, with total nonfarm employment falling 9,200 jobs over the month.

UT Medical School
$311 Million Approved for UT College of Medicine Building

Tennessee State Troopers
THP Welcomes 30
New State Troopers
state trooper graduation
Gov. Bill Lee:
Parents Have Spoken
head of the crow state park
Newest State Park Dedicated


JIATF-401 Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
In support of The White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the DOJ, DHS, FAA, and DOW warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences.

Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention.

prison books
Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People
great salt lake
Beneath Great Salt Lake playa: Scientists Uncover Patchwork of Fresh and Salty Groundwater
us marines jamaica
Sailors assigned to the Navy Band Southwest's Harborside Brass Quintet provide musical enrichment for orcas
humpback whale
WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949
navy fury takeoff
An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
shark fossil hotspot
How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into a Shark Fossil Hotspot
navy fury takeoff
An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
iran war
Iran War Speeds Tie-Up Between Tech Start-Ups And US Military

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