Corryton
CRIME & SAFETY
UT police make one arrest on campus during pro-Palestinian demonstration
Nineteen-year-old pro-Palestinian demonstrator Joy Ellis was arrested May 17 on the lawn of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus, the second time in the past three nights Ellis has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor criminal trespass during a demonstration. Ellis and the 10 others arrested May 15...
Police once again arrest pro-Palestinian demonstrators on University of Tennessee campus
Police have arrested pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the University of Tennessee campus. At about 8 p.m., demonstrators were warned to leave the lawn outside the College of Law by Allen Bolton, UT's interim senior vice chancellor for finance and administration. He said demonstrators could move to the Student Union lawn, which was reserved...
Carson-Newman University responds after FBI raids Burnett Hall as part of laptop farm scheme investigation
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — At least one person from East Tennessee is believed to have been involved in a covert scheme to allow IT workers outside the country to infiltrate U.S. companies by setting up laptop farms, which reportedly benefitted North Korea's nuclear weapons program in some cases, according to an unsealed federal investigation.
Report: W. MI pilot declared ‘mayday’ before deadly crash
A West Michigan pilot reported that the small plane he was flying was gathering moisture, then declared a "mayday" as it fell from an altitude of 8,500 feet, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
East Tennessee linked to North Korean identity theft scheme
A scheme designed to let foreigners do information technology work as if they were actually in the United States has been unraveled by federal investigators. The investigation claimed that Jefferson City was home to one of several "laptop farms" that helped make the scheme possible.
Three Tennessee community college students injured and one professor is still missing in Brazil
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Thursday, May 16, a rogue wave in Brazil injured three students and a professor while they were on a trip abroad. Two of those students attend Pellissippi State Community College; one is from Walters State Community College, and the other is from Columbia State Community College.
National Police Week: Memorials held across East Tennessee for fallen law enforcement
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — May 15 is a national day of remembrance meant to honor and memorialize law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. It's known as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and this year it falls in the middle of Police Week, running from May 12 through May 18.
Criminal investigation launched in Clinton High School grade changes, sheriff’s office says
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - We now know a criminal investigation has been requested by the Anderson County District Attorney’s Office after two teachers and a principal were accused of changing more than 1,500 grades at Clinton High School over a four month period. The case first came to light...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.