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: Nov. 23, 2022 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A Blount County man has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman died as a result of a drug overdose involving fentanyl.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:47 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Carlos Hernandez, 21, held two Rocky Top 76 Gas Station employees at gunpoint while he took money from the cash register, the sheriff said.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:35 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The spike in flu and RSV cases is taking its toll, causing a shortage of a common antibiotic.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:25 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents executed a search warrant at a Farragut home on Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:23 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A Tennessee State Senator pled guilty on Tuesday to secretly funneling money to benefit his 2016 campaign, according to a release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 9:40 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Vols star quarterback Hendon Hooker will be out for the rest of the season after he tore his ACL in the game against South Carolina on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 9:26 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A former Union County deputy was accused of and indicted on a charge of official oppression.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The fall comes after the Vols' second setback against South Carolina.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus will celebrate the start of 2023 in a co-hosted show called Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party in Miami.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:11 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The third College Football Playoff poll dropped on Tuesday, and the Tennessee Vols stayed at number 5.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:56 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
K9 Kelly worked with Detective Lynam to serve Knox County until her retirement.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:55 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennessee Athletics officials have announced that the Vols will wear orange helmets in the game against South Carolina on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 11:38 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Newfound Gap Road will be closed on Monday night in preparation for upcoming winter weather.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
On Nov. 6, a parent whose son plays on the Daniel Boone High School football team reported that her child had been assaulted by one of his teammates in the locker room.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 7:27 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A man was arrested by Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Friday after he sent 67 threatening text messages to his estranged wife, a police report said.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 7:24 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputies posted to Facebook on Monday, searching for volunteers for its senior outreach program.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 8:05 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The Tennessee men’s basketball team fell in a surprising upset on Sunday against Colorado, 78-66.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:41 AM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The lights will be back on at Neyland Stadium this Saturday as No. 5 Tennessee hopes to rebound after their first season loss against No. 1 Georgia.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 8:44 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
A man was arrested on Tuesday for making threats on social media that had garnered national attention, Loudon County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a statement.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 7:16 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The fall comes after their undefeated streak came to an end on Nov. 5, after Tennessee fell to Georgia, 27-13.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Loudon County Sheriff’s Office deputies completed a days-long investigation with a police chase.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:18 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Two people have been arrested after Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputies found eight dogs with no access to food, water or shelter at a home in Friendsville.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:19 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Knoxville Area Transit will offer fare-free bus rides on Nov. 8 for elections.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:51 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
RAM will host the clinic that will allow pets to receive vaccines and microchips for free.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:11 AM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Meet your state and national candidates for 2022.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 10:15 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
The fire in Duff was reported on Wednesday, but Tennessee Forestry crews are working to control it.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 6:25 PM EST
|By Carissa Simpson
Southeastern Conference officials announced LSU will receive another fine for violating the Competition Area Policy violation after fans stormed the field following the win against Alabama on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Knox County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and Negotiation teams were on the scene in north Knox County, according to KCSO officials.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The Vols are not only vying for an SEC Championship but also a national one.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The former wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals is in town to watch Tennessee fight Kentucky.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
On Saturday, Knoxville Police Department officials provided an update on the investigation of the deadly Alcoa Highway shooting that occurred on Oct. 16.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 10:52 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Mayor Indya Kincannon challenged Mayor Linda Gorton to a friendly wager on the outcome of the Tennessee game against Kentucky
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
DARK MODE ACTIVATED! The Vols are wearing black uniforms against Kentucky this Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
A crash involving an Anderson County Schools bus caused delays on Lake City Highway on Tuesday, Anderson County Emergency Medical Services officials said.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The death of Leslie Jordan shocked the world on Monday. Celebrities of all kinds spoke kind words about the actor.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 8:11 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Smokey the mascot took to Instagram to ask the Vol nation for help.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 8:41 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
UT Gardens hosted the ninth annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo on Sunday.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 8:21 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
On Sunday, thousands walked around World’s Fair Park in Knoxville to help raise awareness for Down syndrome.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 8:09 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson and Paige Hill
Interstate 40 East at the 398 MM was closed after a significant wreck, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
White Pine Fire Department crews are on the scene of a brush fire.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By Rick Russo and Carissa Simpson
3rd ranked Tennessee welcomes an in-state FCS opponent UT-Martin
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 12:14 AM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The Vols are still celebrating their big win against Alabama as the Skyhawks come to face the team.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
KPD officials reported Jack Hartgrove was found near Mebane, North Carolina.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:23 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
You can cast your ballot Monday through Saturday at any early voting location.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:20 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
The University of Tennessee Athletics officials asked the public to donate to cover the costs to replace the goalposts that fans tore down during celebrations of the Vol’s win against Alabama on Saturday night.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
A man shot another man who punched him during a road rage incident on Winfield Dunn Parkway on Saturday, according to a Sevierville Police Department report.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
A man was convicted of sexually abusing a child for two years on Monday, according to a media release from the Office of the District Attorney General.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:54 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Tennessee Department of Education has information on the qualifications a family needs for a child to receive free or reduced-price meals.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman expects an increase in prospective students, but where will they go?
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM EDT
|By Carissa Simpson
Knoxville Police units arrived to El Pulpo Loco and pronounced one man dead, officials said.
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