Carissa Simpson
Digital Producer
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Carissa is an East Tennessee native, hailing from Morristown, TN. She attended Berea College but returned home to serve her home community through journalism.
While at Berea, Carissa served as the Editor-in-Chief of the student-led publication, The Pinnacle.
Her hobbies include reading, cross-stitching, and gardening.
Education
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Carissa Simpson
A U.S. postal carrier was arrested after trying to sell prescription drugs and fentanyl-pressed pills while working, according to officials with the 7th Judicial District Crime Task Force.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Carissa Simpson and Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The warrants highlight a history of domestic violence, including an incident where the shooter violated an order of protection on his wife.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Carissa Simpson
A man was arrested for indecent exposure next to a Knoxville school, according to a report obtained by WVLT News.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Carissa Simpson
Two people were arrested across the street from Powell High School on Wednesday after police officers found meth and other drugs in their car, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials asked the public for its input on the new hunting regulations proposed at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in March.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:39 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The Dogwood trails will open on Saturday just in time for spring.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers attempted to pull over a car, but the driver fled into Loudon County, according to the sheriff.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Dollywood has been nominated for several awards in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice awards.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Over 75 volunteers came together at the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School on Sunday to build beds for children in the community to help get them off the floor.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:44 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Madisonville firefighters responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Oak Grove Road at around 4:00 a.m. on Monday.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:39 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
A teen was arrested on Saturday after bringing two musket rifles into a University of Tennessee dorm, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
For the first time, Tennessee drivers will be able to order an Atlanta Braves license plate.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Drivers should expect to see lane shifts, slow or stopped traffic and delays as crews work to replace an overhead sign on I-75 South and I-40 West.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:23 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Pigeon Forge Mass Transit is suspending service to the Gatlinburg Welcome Center as a tunnel undergoes construction.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:33 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Storms hit East Tennessee early Saturday morning.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Officials with Y-12 have released the reason behind the fire on Feb. 22.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
On Friday, Oak Ridge Associated Universities selected the 4th-grade teacher as the 2023 Extreme Classroom Makeover grand prize winner of $25,000.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Jacqueline Nicole Gatch, who goes by Niki, was last seen on March 9.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:15 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Margie Keese turned 100 years old with the help of some volunteers from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating after finding two people dead during a welfare check on Monday.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Halls High School’s wrestling team had a successful season with two state titles and several honors to show for it.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennessee Department of Agriculture officials announced on Tuesday that debris burn permits are required throughout the state through May 15.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers officials are searching for a missing teen who was last seen in Knoxville.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair is coming to East Tennessee to showcase the talents of middle and high school students in the region.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Condado Tacos announced it will open its 42nd location right here in Knoxville.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Officials with the Tennessee Smokies have announced the 2023 “Fandemonium” Fan Fest will take place on April 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:06 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Three people were arrested after trying to smuggle drugs into the Union County Jail, according to officials with the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The University of Tennessee baseball team fell out of the top 10 in the NCAA college baseball rankings.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Head Soccer Coach Jason Austin has been suspended, according to Campbell County Schools officials.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Anthony Cook was arrested after a pursuit, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Lauren Powley, 36, bit the child during an argument, according to a police report.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
A man is in the hospital after being shot, according to an announcement from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
On Sunday morning, Rural Metro Fire crews responded to a two-car crash on Westland Drive and Andover Place.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
On Saturday night at around 7:00 p.m., Rural Metro Fire crews responded to a house fire at 5200 Whitehorse Road in West Knox County
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Knoxville Fire Department crews were able to successfully put out a fire after an Uber driver called 911 while passing by.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:34 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
For the second year in a row, Roane State Community College’s basketball team will be competing in the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:23 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The University of Tennessee’s baseball game was postponed, according to an announcement from the university.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:09 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
At this time, the investigation into the fire is complete, KCSO officials said. No foul play is suspected.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennesse Bureau of Investigation officials announced on Monday that the Greeneville assistant police chief was indicted regarding an assault.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson and Christyn Allen
The Imagination Library has put millions of books in the hands of children under five for nearly 30 years.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:38 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Many people know the park and Dolly Parton herself are incredibly philanthropic from funding scholarships to maternity hospitals and everything in between.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A teen was arrested on Thursday when Knoxville Police Department officers conducted a search warrant at an apartment on Dandridge Avenue.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:28 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, a 30,000-square-foot aviary, is home to the country’s largest presentation of non-releasable bald eagles.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:15 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson and Brittany Tarwater
Julie Collins, Dollywood’s first female engineer, takes a lot of pride in getting Dollywood’s two steam trains up and running for the season.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officials announced on Thursday that a man was charged in a theft case involving an elderly adult.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:33 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Lee County Sheriff’s Department officials in Mississippi announced that three children were found safe in Campbell County after being kidnapped.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:10 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Sheila Hartman, 80, was last seen on Friday at around 1:30 p.m. after she was discharged from the hospital, according to KPD officials.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:08 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A teen is facing charges after a wreck involving three cars that injured two people, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 3:09 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The 16th annual Mardi Growl Pet Parade and Festival returned once again to provide a truly paw-some experience on Saturday all for a good cause.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 1:28 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes.
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