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SPD: Officers catch Sevierville bank robber with a bag of money in handWBIR20 hours ago

Tennessee environmental department warns people to temporarily avoid all bodies of water affected by extreme flooding in East TNWBIR11 hours ago

Sevier County mobile home community recovering after being hit by flood from Douglas Dam releaseWVLT1 day ago

Newport manufacturing company to temporarily lay off 119 workers due to Hurricane Helene and floodingWBIR16 hours ago

WATEPolice officers stop bank robbery ‘in progress’ in SeviervilleA Sevierville man is facing charges after Sevierville police officers responded to a "bank robbery in progress" Tuesday afternoon.

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wvlt.tv

TBI issues Silver Alert for missing Sevier County womanKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tuesday afternoon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for 55-year-old Autumn Hackney out of Sevier County. According to TBI, Hackney was last seen on Monday in the area of Villa Ct. in Dandridge. TBI said she has a medical condition that may impair...

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WBIRNewport manufacturing company to temporarily lay off 119 workers due to Hurricane Helene and floodingNEWPORT, Tenn. — A Newport company said Tuesday it would temporarily lay off 119 workers because of historic flooding that swept through the community, putting much of its downtown area underwater and destroying structures. Eastern Plating LLC filed an official WARN notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and...

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hometownsevier.com

Sevier County School System Announces Free Meal Services Amid Hurricane Helene ImpactAs of yesterday, the Sevier County School System released an important statement announcing they will begin providing free lunches to all students. Beginning October 1, 2024, all meal services will be free for students throughout the remainder of the school year. This decision comes in response to the ongoing challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, which has disrupted normal routines for families across the county.

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wvlt.tv

Sevierville helicopter tour company helping with flooding reliefSEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Sevierville helicopter tour company is doing what it can to help as regions across the southeast, including East Tennessee, recover from severe flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene. Scenic Helicopter Tours has a couple of outposts: one on this side of the mountains in Sevierville...

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WBIRBlack bear found dead after trying to eat littered pancakes along Highway 321, ABR saysTOWNSEND, Tenn. — A bear was fatally hit Tuesday while trying to eat pancakes left on the side of the road, according to Appalachian Bear Rescue. The nonprofit said it received a report that the bear had been hit on Highway 321, near Townsend. It appeared to be an adult black bear but was left in a spot too dangerous for its workers to safely get to. It said the stretch of road was too steep and curvy for drivers to see, and so Townsend's police chief helped workers reach the bear, alerting oncoming drivers with flashing police lights.

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wvlt.tv

‘Just surviving’ | Sevier County mobile home community recovering after being hit by floodSEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Many communities in East Tennessee and North Carolina are feeling the effects of Hurricane Helene. Among those communities affected is Deerfield Mobile Home Park, which flooded from water released at Douglas Dam. Residents had to evacuate Saturday morning, and are seeing limited access back into...

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The Daily TimesIdentity of motorcyclist found scavenged on The Dragon releasedTennessee Highway Patrol has released the identity of the deceased motorcyclist found along The Dragon last Monday, Sept. 23, which Blount County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed was the same individual whose remains were found being scavenged by a bear. According to BCSO spokesperson Marian O’Briant, deputies found the remains of Texas resident Kenneth Alan Hick, 50, a few hours after they added him to the National Crime Information Center database for missing persons. ...

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wcyb.com

9 now confirmed dead in East Tennessee, 46 missingTENNESSEE (WCYB) — The death toll from Hurricane Helene has now risen to nine people in East Tennessee. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, TEMA announced that the death toll has risen to eight people. Of the eight, three are in Unicoi County, two in Cocke County, one in Washington...

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WBIR

'We have to complete the contract' | Migrant workers face uncertainty after storms sweep away East Tennessee farmsNEWPORT, Tenn. — Hundreds of migrant workers have left East Tennessee because of Hurricane Helene. The flash floods cut the harvest short as they wrecked local farms, destroying the places where many migrant workers were employed. Jimmy Howard is a farm manager at the Smoky Mountain Family Farm. He...

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wivk.com

Knoxville Police Identify Man Hit by TrainKnoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police Department officials have identified the man hit and killed by a train Monday afternoon in North Knoxville. The incident happened near E. Inskip Drive and Morton Place Way. Knoxville Police say 33-year-old Dustin Pilkington was struck by a Norfolk Southern train and pronounced dead at the scene.

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WBIRKPD: Missing 66-year-old woman found safeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE: The Knoxville Police Department said Kim Hendricks has been found safe in the area of Broadway and Emoriland. "Thank you as always for helping to spread the word," KPD said. --- The Knoxville Police Department is searching for a missing 66-year-old woman who left her...

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wvlt.tv

Warming up and tracking some rain to end the week, cooler trend aheadKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re warming with highs above average for several days, but we will have several showers to spotty downpours develop to end the week. Then we’re tracking a cold front to bring cooler, drier air to our area!. Related Coverage: How you can help after...

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CDLLifeNational Park Service to truckers: STAY OFF of US 441The National Park Service is reminding truckers that they are not allowed on the reopened roadway throughthe Great Smoky Mountain National Park as they seek a route between storm-ravaged North Carolina and Tennessee. Currently, damage from Hurricane Helene has left I-40 and I-26 connecting North Carolina to Tennessee impassible, according to the North Carolina Department […]The post National Park Service to truckers: STAY OFF of US 441 appeared first on CDLLife.

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A to Z SportsNational media outlet predicts final score of Tennessee Vols vs Arkansas RazorbacksIt's a key game for the Volunteers

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hoodline.com

Extended Flood Warning for Knox and Sevier Counties as French Broad River RisesResidents across portions of Knox and Sevier counties in East Tennessee are facing ongoing concerns for safety and property as a dam floodgate release continues to swell the French Broad River, according to a Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The warning emphasizes the imminent risk of flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

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wvlt.tv

Bobarosa Family Campground owner hoping to build back after Helene flooding in Del RioDEL RIO, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man in Cocke County is counting himself one of many who is waiting for life to get back to normal after Hurricane Helene brought rain and flooding into East Tennessee. The Del Rio community is one of many along the French Broad River that...

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wvlt.tv

142 inmates evacuated due to flooding in Cocke County, sheriff saysKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office had to evacuate 142 inmates after severe flooding hit the area Friday and over the weekend, Sheriff C.J. Ball told WVLT News. According to the sheriff, 100 of the inmates are staying in Jefferson County, with the other 42 staying...

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utdailybeacon.com

Letter to the Editor: ‘We will never truly sink’: How Hurricane Helene impacted the AppalachiansIn the Appalachian Mountains, hurricanes are a distant threat. Appalachia is primarily landlocked, and its member states of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Georgia often have other pressing issues to deal with. In the minds of everyday Appalachians and politicians alike, issues like rampant poverty, school systems that...

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wvlt.tv

Del Rio community one of many in East Tennessee recovering from floodingDEL RIO, Tenn. (WVLT) - Del Rio, one of the hardest-hit areas in Cocke County, is sticking together while recovering from Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters. For some people who live in the community along the French Broad River, Helene is something they’ll never forget. Charolette Fox has lived in...

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