Lexi Lepof
Multimedia Journalist
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Andrea Teter is going to rally at the White House with Lost Voices of Fentanyl, a non-profit devoted to educating the public on fentanyl poisoning.
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The department has a peer support program to help officers cope with daily stress and trauma.
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Knox County Commissioner Rhonda Lee said she wants to protect children, but her proposed resolution is sparking debate.
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According to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, 80% of car seats are not installed properly.
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Economic experts said Knoxville is doing well in comparison to the nation.
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An 8-year-old accidentally shot himself in Morgan County on Friday. A few weeks ago, a 4-year-old was shot and killed in Rockwood.
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Dedicated fans are arriving early to secure parking spots for their hot rods.
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The new proposal will guarantee admission for Tennessee students who meet academic criteria.
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The proposed housing development is affordable housing for people who make less than $70,000 a year.
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The friends attend the festival every year together with homemade costumes.
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DA Ryan Desmond has threatened Blount Pride with legal action under Tennessee’s anti-drag law, the Adult Entertainment Act.
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Baines has been substance use free for five years.
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About half of kids who leave foster care at 18-years-old experience homelessness within two years.
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A Rockwood woman is facing a murder charge after a four-year-old girl was shot and killed Sunday.
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All proceeds from the event will benefit future servicemembers.
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Turn Up Knox will get $450 thousand towards their mission.
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Knoxville Fire Department administered Narcan 58 times last month.
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People are putting orange bows on their mailbox to show love to Ben Kredich’s family.
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The UPS driver was severely injured in a car crash in July.
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The event’s organizers said that the festival is about more than just food.
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Last year, university leaders struggled to find housing for everyone. Some students were placed in hotels.
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The tornado in Knox County on Monday left a family homeless.
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The drugs used to treat ADHD are the latest victim of the nationwide drug shortage.
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After this week’s severe weather, Better Business Bureau wants people to be careful when choosing who to repair their homes.
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Severe weather is expected to hit our region Thursday morning, right when kids head off to school.
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Community members gathered on Sunday to honor those lost in the tragedy.
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Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build event encourages women to go outside of their comfort zone.
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KCS hosted orientation for incoming sixth and ninth graders to help transition into a new school.
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Knox County Schools faculty and staff worked with law enforcement to practice plans in the event of an emergency.
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The spike in demand for mental health care has made it more difficult for people to get treatment.
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With school right around the corner, North Knoxville Baptist Church gave out more than 700 pairs of shoes on Saturday.
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Mobile Meals is delivering meals to seniors and making sure they are staying cool and save with the hot weather.
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With hot temperatures hitting East Tennessee, officials warn that playground equipment could be too hot for children.
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Tennessee is on track to outpace number of boating deaths from last year.
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The festival brings out a large crowd every year for the well-known tomatoes.
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Toy collectors said that the excitement around “Barbie” has people wondering if their old dolls are worth any money.
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‘A violation of trust as a Marine’ | East Tennessee organization helping female veterans heal trauma
East Tennessee Foundation for Women Veterans is a non-profit aimed to help connect and support women veterans in our region.
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Sunday marks one-year since the launch of 988 – the nationwide emergency number for mental health crises. The line helps connect the caller with professional care and potentially lifesaving resources.
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Former Lady Vol and Olympic gold medalist, Nikki McCray-Penson, died last week.
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Webb School of Knoxville hosted a ‘CEO Camp’ for middle school girls this week.
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‘This is a very safe method’ | Tennessee to get new FDA approved over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill on Thursday.
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Friends and family celebrated the life of Kenny Moats on Sunday by gathering donations for a community organization.
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The wait time for DNA tests on sexual assault test kits is getting shorter.
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Doctors at University of Tennessee Medical Center are finding viable solutions for cancer patients amid shortage of medications used to treat cancer.
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A teen from Memphis risks losing his eyesight after a firework-related accident.
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Health professionals warn that certain medications and drugs could affect how your body handles extreme heat.
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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in a campaign this weekend to educate people on boating under the influence.
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Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises (FAHE) members met on Wednesday to address the affordable housing crisis.
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Tuesday marks 100 years since the first successful air refueling. The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base honored the milestone with a flyover.
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Knoxville organization Helping Mamas helping ease cost of diapers
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