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Protestors arrested, accused of violating UT campus rules
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several people have been arrested following a protest on the University of Tennessee’s campus. Just before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a campus spokesperson told WATE that there had been a protest on campus. “After multiple communications about time, place and manner restrictions and warnings about consequences for violating those restrictions, some […]
East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Brace for Showers, Thunderstorms and Potential Severe Weather
The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a wet and potentially stormy week ahead for parts of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. According to the latest update, showers and thunderstorms are highly likely today, with a 90% chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. The showers could bring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of new rainfall, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Two Clinton High School teachers fired after grade manipulation investigation
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Two Anderson County teachers have been fired following an investigation into grade manipulation. Rachel Jones and Clay Turpin were fired following a unanimous vote by the Anderson County Schools Board of Education on Monday, May 13. They were fired for unprofessional conduct insubordination and neglect of duty according to the […]
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...
Thursday is the pick of the week before more rain and storms arrive Friday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Get outside and enjoy Thursday! We are getting a break from the rain and storms before more arrive by the end of the week and into the weekend. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can choose to receive messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Stolen handgun found at Knox County school, student in custody
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A student is in police custody and a handgun has been recovered at West High School. The Knoxville Police Department shared that around 12:30 p.m. on May 14, the West High School SRO and Knox County School Security Officers were alerted that a student possibly had a gun on campus. KPD […]
Farragut Pointe apartments, an affordable housing community, opens after Wednesday ribbon-cutting ceremony
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County leaders along with Tennessee Housing Agency's eastern division leader joined Hopeful Housing on Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Farragut Pointe apartment homes. This ribbon cutting was held at 3 p.m. and unveiled the new three-story, 124-unit, $30 million apartment complex on Loop Road...
2 lifelong friends reach Eagle Scout rank together while making Beaver Creek safer for visitors
POWELL, Tenn. — Two East Tennessee high schoolers earned their Eagle Scout rank after mapping and installing emergency markers along Beaver Creek. Henry Jordan and Andy Phillips have been lifelong friends and Boy Scouts since the first grade. "I've known him for, what, 10 or 11 years now, and...
Hawkins County boy found safe after TBI issues Endangered Child Alert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued an Endangered Child Alert for a seven-year-old boy from Hawkins County on Tuesday. TBI said the alert was issued on behalf of the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office for Roger Daniel Sizemore after he was last seen in Bulls Gap.
2 Knoxville restaurants reopen on Tuesday after 2 different car wrecks caused them to temporarily close
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A North Knoxville restaurant, La Herradura, as well as a South Knoxville restaurant, Thai Time, both reopened on Tuesday after two different car wrecks temporarily shut them down. The 25-year-old driver, Baleigh Bates, was believed to be severely intoxicated, the Knoxville Police Department said. She was...
If it rains, what happens to Clinton High's graduation?
Clinton High School's graduation is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the football field - but what if it rains?. The decision to postpone the graduation will be made by 5 p.m. Friday, according to Ryan Sutton, Anderson County Schools' communications/PR coordinator. Social media will be the quickest source for information, he said. Anderson County Schools has various social media pages, including Facebook. The postponement would also be announced online at oakridger.com, The Oak Ridger's website.
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