Lauren Meyers
Digital Producer
Knoxville, TN
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Her contributions to WVLT's coverage are vast and far-reaching. She covered a deadly bar stabbing that severely injured a University of Tennessee student, a Union County murder, and a mother accused of leaving her small children alone in a bathtub.
The 50th anniversary of Big Ed's Pizza was one of Lauren's favorite stories to cover. She enjoyed showcasing the community's continued support for the famous East Tennessee restaurant.
Lauren is a recent graduate at the University of Tennessee and studied abroad in Prague where she completed a correspondent course and worked with Transitions Online and Reuters.
In her free time, Lauren loves spending time at the gym, shopping, and hanging out with her friends.
Two suspects were arrested in a multi-drug investigation in Putnam County, Tenn. on Jan. 15.
Wednesday, January 20 will be one year since the first person in the United States to be confirmed to have COVID-19 was hospitalized and tested.
Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton has died at the age of 75-years-old Monday.
Governor Bill Lee has extended attendance restrictions for TSSAA sporting events.
A Tennessee bakery with special needs employees received a sweet surprise Barstool owner Dave Portnoy.
The NCAA announced their March Madness preliminary round dates Tuesday afternoon.
Franklin Police Department said they’re investigating after a GoPro camera was found inside a girls’ bathroom at Premier Athletics in Franklin.
A Knoxville restaurant owner took to Facebook after his employees at a local bar received a shocking tip Saturday.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller will be a part of the “Celebrating America” television program on Inauguration Day.
Buffalo Bills fans fans began donating to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s charity “Blessings in a Backpack,” after Jackson left the game in the second half in concussion protocol.
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new bat species, found high in the mountains of West Africa.
A former Tennessee standout overcomes four knee surgeries to start for the Green Bay Packers.
The mother of a Nashville suspect accused of participating in the U.S. Capitol riots with zip ties has been arrested.
A Wisconsin mother who gave birth to her fourth child while she was in a coma, while also battling COVID-19, is out of the ICU.
A Gallatin man has been arrested for his role in the January 6 United States Capitol riot.
A tractor trailer caught fire on Interstate 40 Saturday morning, shutting down multiple lanes for hours.
The voice of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty is receiving a special award by the University of Tennessee.
Memphis Police say a man is dead after a shooting at a Parkway Village laundromat.
Louisiana State Police made history, as three African-American employees are now on the command staff on the force.
Each year, the night sky is filled with some amazing sights, and you can probably guess that the stars are pointing to another spectacular show for 2021.
California’s Disneyland Resort is set to become a COVID-19 vaccination “super site” as the park remains closed to visitors.
A Memphis gas station clerk stood up to thieves Monday night when he tried to stop them from robbing the store by locking them in.
A Tennessee contractor was arrested and accused of contractor fraud.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will be a guest host on a future episode of “Jeopardy!”
The Tennessee Smokies Baseball team is in mourning after the loss of its beloved usher.
A Memphis man is facing 250 counts of burglary, theft, and other charges in connection to vehicle break-ins at several businesses in Memphis over the last three weeks.
A Tennessee State Representative has introduced a bill proposing a Dolly Parton statue to be installed at the State Capitol.
Chick-fil-A is giving away free chocolate fudge brownies throughout the month of January.
According to scientists, the Earth spun faster than normal last year.
“Law & Order: SVU” trying to “hire every Broadway actor” unemployed during pandemic, showrunner says
“Law & Order: SVU” has been filming in New York City for more than 20 years, and now the show is aiming to help actors in the city who have been impacted by the pandemic.
Fans will be subject to temperature checks at the door.
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office is getting the word out about a Safe at Home address confidentiality program.
A 16-year-old father from Wisconsin is accused of killing his daughter just days after she was born.
Former Vol Josh Dobbs sent a special message to @UTKnoxville seniors on Rocky Top.
Knoxville has dropped out of ranking on data charts for worst cities for coronavirus cases per capita.
The Knoxville Police Department released driving tips as temperatures continue to drop Monday night into Tuesday morning.
The adorable dogs of the Transportation Security Administration want to help you schedule your own trip with its 2021 calendar.
Knoxville has been ranked as the fifth on data charts for the worst cities with coronavirus per capita.
A self-described “hidden patriot” from Nashville, outed on social media as a rioter who invaded the U.S. Senate chambers Wednesday with a weapon and zip-tie handcuffs, was arrested Sunday on federal charges, NewsChannel 5 has learned.
A man is dead after a Saturday afternoon shooting at a discount auto part store in Memphis.
A Memphis woman is charged with impersonating a police officer and aggravated assault after allegedly knocking on her neighbor’s door and attacking him with a baseball bat.
A Memphis Police officer is accused of kidnapping and murdering a man while on duty.
A firefighter has been hospitalized after responding to a building fire in Old City Sunday morning.
Former Tennessee Titans Running Back Eddie George reacted to the Tennessee Titans playoff rival Sunday.
2-year-old Evie from Memphis is a baker and every Wednesday dons her apron and chef hat and starts recording her cooking show.
One victim has died another has been transported to a hospital after an overnight shooting in West Knoxville Saturday.
A 13-year-old girl who had been missing out of Nashville since December has been found safe.
Friends of West Virginia Del. Derrick Evans, R-Wayne, are speaking out on his behalf. The potential punishment, they believe, doesn’t fit the crime.
The former police chief of the town of Walls, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement, officials say.