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Knoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response ProgramKnoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program

Knoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program

News Summary The Knoxville City Council has approved an $820,000 expansion of the Co-responder program, increasing mental health crisis response…

3 weeks ago
Knoxville Protesters March Against Tighter Immigration PoliciesKnoxville Protesters March Against Tighter Immigration Policies

Knoxville Protesters March Against Tighter Immigration Policies

News Summary Over 100 passionate individuals gathered in Knoxville to protest against the tightening immigration policies introduced by the Laken…

3 weeks ago
Mountain Strong Sanctuary Aids Recovery After Hurricane HeleneMountain Strong Sanctuary Aids Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Mountain Strong Sanctuary Aids Recovery After Hurricane Helene

News Summary Mountain Strong Sanctuary is leading recovery efforts in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Since…

4 weeks ago
Shocking Shooting Incident at JMC Smoke Shop in KnoxvilleShocking Shooting Incident at JMC Smoke Shop in Knoxville

Shocking Shooting Incident at JMC Smoke Shop in Knoxville

News Summary A shooting incident at the JMC Smoke Shop in Knoxville leads to the arrest of 35-year-old Deionta Bailey…

4 weeks ago
Community in Shock After David Batts’ Death in Knoxville Detention FacilityCommunity in Shock After David Batts’ Death in Knoxville Detention Facility

Community in Shock After David Batts’ Death in Knoxville Detention Facility

News Summary The Knoxville community is grappling with the shocking death of David Batts, who died in custody at the…

4 weeks ago
Tragic Death of 75-Year-Old Homeless Man in KnoxvilleTragic Death of 75-Year-Old Homeless Man in Knoxville

Tragic Death of 75-Year-Old Homeless Man in Knoxville

News Summary Knoxville mourns the loss of Alfonsa Franklin, a 75-year-old homeless man found dead in Cal Johnson Park amidst…

4 weeks ago
Community Outrage Over Local Man’s Death in CustodyCommunity Outrage Over Local Man’s Death in Custody

Community Outrage Over Local Man’s Death in Custody

News Summary The death of 46-year-old David Batts while in the custody of the Knox County Sheriff's Office has sparked…

4 weeks ago
High-Speed Chase and Shootout Shock KnoxvilleHigh-Speed Chase and Shootout Shock Knoxville

High-Speed Chase and Shootout Shock Knoxville

News Summary On January 12, 2025, Knoxville was rocked by a wild police chase featuring 31-year-old Eugenio Abraham Solis Klarks,…

1 month ago
Knoxville Faces Rising Concerns with Gun Theft from CarsKnoxville Faces Rising Concerns with Gun Theft from Cars

Knoxville Faces Rising Concerns with Gun Theft from Cars

News Summary Knoxville is facing an alarming increase in gun thefts from vehicles, with 11 guns stolen monthly in 2024…

1 month ago
Knoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response ProgramKnoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program

Knoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program

News Summary Knoxville City Council has approved an $820,000 expansion of the co-responder program with the Helen McNabb Center, adding…

1 month ago