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Man brought to hospital after falling from cliff in South Knoxville

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Bean Station couple claims mobile home damaged by delivery company
Bean Station couple claims mobile home damaged by delivery company
By DON DARE 6 On Your Side Consumer Investigator A young couple from Bean Station says their mobile home was damaged when delivered earlier in early April and they want it fixed. Jim Hannan and hisMore >>
A young couple from Bean Station says their mobile home was damaged when delivered earlier in early April and they want it fixed.More >>
6 On Your Side Answers: How to protect your online passwords
6 On Your Side Answers: How to protect your online passwords
The encryption flaw called the "Heartbleed Bug" is already being called on the biggest security threats the internet has ever seen. The bug has affectedMore >>
The encryption flaw called the "Heartbleed Bug" is already being called on the biggest security threats the internet has ever seen. The bug has affectedMore >>
Ole Ben Franklin Motors misplaces veteran's tax information
Ole Ben Franklin Motors misplaces veteran's tax information
A Knoxville man returned a purchased car to an auto dealer but the dealer failed to return the man's tax return information.More >>
A Knoxville man returned a purchased car to an auto dealer but the dealer failed to return the man's tax return information.More >>
6 On Your Side Answers: Not all pre-paid debit cards are created equal
6 On Your Side Answers: Not all pre-paid debit cards are created equal
A recent Bankrate.com survey among 30 prepaid cards found that while all charge fees, the charges vary.More >>
A recent Bankrate.com survey among 30 prepaid cards found that while all charge fees, the charges vary.More >>
Knoxville woman fed up over unfinished upholstery job
Knoxville woman fed up over unfinished upholstery job
When you pay for a service in advance, you expect the job to be done, or least to get some communication of when the work will be finished.
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When you pay for a service in advance, you expect the job to be done, or least to get some communication of when the work will be finished. There was very little communication after a Knoxville woman dropped off material at a repair shop. More >>

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Knoxville cafeteria barely passes health inspection
Knoxville cafeteria barely passes health inspection
The lowest scoring restaurant inspected recently has made the list before, several times. This restaurant barely passed it's most recent unannounced inspection.More >>
The lowest scoring restaurant inspected recently has made the list before, several times. This restaurant barely passed it's most recent unannounced inspection.More >>
Two restaurants nearly fail; three earn perfect scores
Two restaurants nearly fail; three earn perfect scores
Several restaurants received perfect health inspection grades this week, but a couple of places were on the verge of failing scores.More >>
Several restaurants received perfect health inspection grades this week, but a couple of places were on the verge of failing scores.More >>
Five Knoxville area restaurants fail health inspections
Five Knoxville area restaurants fail health inspections
We haven't seen this many restaurants with low health inspection grades in a single week in quite a while. Five restaurants failed this week.More >>
We haven't seen this many restaurants with low health inspection grades in a single week in quite a while. Five restaurants failed this week.More >>
Rodent droppings, food temps lead to failing score in Knoxville kitchen
Rodent droppings, food temps lead to failing score in Knoxville kitchen
A restaurant manager's worst nightmare is for the health inspector to either see or find evidence of little critters with long tails in the kitchen.More >>
A restaurant manager's worst nightmare is for the health inspector to either see or find evidence of little critters with long tails in the kitchen.More >>
Duct tape, fruit flies among problems at 4 failing Knoxville restaurants
Duct tape, fruit flies among problems at 4 failing Knoxville restaurants
Four area restaurants received failing health inspection grades this week. One of the places received a grade you would never tell your parents about.
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Four area restaurants received failing health inspection grades this week. One of the places received a grade you would never tell your parents about, and this lowest scoring restaurant borders the University of Tennessee campus.
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Social media helps Knoxville woman kick off ice cream business
Social media helps Knoxville woman kick off ice cream business
Have you ever had an idea for a business but weren't quite sure it could work? Elaine Evans had an idea and she turned to social media to gauge her chances for success.More >>
Have you ever had an idea for a business but weren't quite sure it could work? Elaine Evans had an idea and she turned to social media to gauge her chances for success.More >>
Knoxville restaurant serves up Memphis-style barbecue
Knoxville restaurant serves up Memphis-style barbecue
Tennessee has its fair share of good barbeque. In Knoxville, one of the fastest growing barbeque joints has its roots in Memphis.More >>
Tennessee has its fair share of good barbeque. In Knoxville, one of the fastest growing barbeque joints has its roots in Memphis.More >>
Lake City record label hopes to make talented artists' dreams come true
Lake City record label hopes to make talented artists' dreams come true
In a converted winery near Lake City, a local couple is trying to change the face of music by changing the relationship between artist and record label.More >>
In a converted winery near Lake City, a local couple is trying to change the face of music by changing the relationship between artist and record label.More >>
Loudon ice cream parlor draws customers from around the country
Loudon ice cream parlor draws customers from around the country
The Tic-Toc Ice Cream Parlor in Loudon, which has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, draws people from as close as down the street and from across the country.More >>
The Tic-Toc Ice Cream Parlor in Loudon, which has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, draws people from as close as down the street and from across the country.More >>
Knoxville company helps developing countries with water filter system
Knoxville company helps developing countries with water filter system
TivaWater is a Knoxville based company whose mission is to bring clean water to developing countries by equipping families with a simple filtered water system.More >>
TivaWater is a Knoxville based company whose mission is to bring clean water to developing countries by equipping families with a simple filtered water system.More >>

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Selfies leading to an unhealthy obsession
Selfies leading to an unhealthy obsession
Are "selfies" leading to an unhealthy obsession? A new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shows an increaseMore >>
By Lori Tucker 6 News Anchor KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Are "selfies" leading to an unhealthy obsession? A new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shows an increaseMore >>
New breakthrough hormone replacement therapy available in Knoxville
New breakthrough hormone replacement therapy available in Knoxville
You reach a certain time in your life and you hear the words "hormone replacement therapy." No two types of treatment are alike, but a breakthrough therapy is now available in Knoxville.More >>
You reach a certain time in your life and you hear the words "hormone replacement therapy." No two types of treatment are alike, but a breakthrough therapy is now available in Knoxville.More >>
Innovative knee surgery available in Knoxville for younger patients
Innovative knee surgery available in Knoxville for younger patients
When you hear about knee surgery, you might think about people in their fifties or sixties. However, there is an innovative option for much younger patients with painful knee problems not helped by traditional procedures.More >>
When you hear about knee surgery, you might think about people in their fifties or sixties. However, there is an innovative option for much younger patients with painful knee problems not helped by traditional procedures.More >>
Automated CPR device saving lives in East Tennessee
Automated CPR device saving lives in East Tennessee
A new device could one day change the way CPR is administered, and experts say it's already saving lives.More >>
A new device could one day change the way CPR is administered, and experts say it's already saving lives.More >>
Breast cancer doesn't stop Knoxville runner
Breast cancer doesn't stop Knoxville runner
An East Tennessee woman just completed her first 50K - that's just over 31 miles. The real story, though, isn't that she did it. It's why she keeps going.More >>
An East Tennessee woman just completed her first 50K - that's just over 31 miles. The real story, though, isn't that she did it. It's why she keeps going.More >>

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Richard Pitino not interested in UT position
Richard Pitino not interested in UT position
According to our ABC affiliate KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, Minn, Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino is not interested in the vacant Tennessee Head Coaching position. KSTP-TV cites a "good source."More >>
According to our ABC affiliate KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, Minn, Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino is not interested in the vacant Tennessee Head Coaching position. KSTP-TV cites a "good source."More >>
Vols Baseball defeats Catamounts
Vols Baseball defeats Catamounts
Six Tennessee pitchers combined to allow two runs, struck out 12 and walked none while retiring the last 17 batters as No. 29 Tennessee pushed past Western Carolina 6-2 on Wednesday.More >>
Six Tennessee pitchers combined to allow two runs, struck out 12 and walked none while retiring the last 17 batters as No. 29 Tennessee pushed past Western Carolina 6-2 on Wednesday.More >>
Smokies defeat Generals 7-2
Smokies defeat Generals 7-2
Tennessee's leadoff man John Andreoli and center fielder Jae-Hoon Ha combined to drive in four runs during a five run fourth as the Smokies defeated the Jackson Generals 7-2 at Smokies Park on Wednesday.More >>
Tennessee's leadoff man John Andreoli and center fielder Jae-Hoon Ha combined to drive in four runs during a five run fourth as the Smokies defeated the Jackson Generals 7-2 at Smokies Park on Wednesday.More >>
Cuonzo Martin leaves UT for Cal
Cuonzo Martin leaves UT for Cal
The search is on for a new Tennessee men's head basketball coach after Cuonzo Martin was hired by the University of California Tuesday afternoon.More >>
The search is on for a new Tennessee men's head basketball coach after Cuonzo Martin was hired by the University of California Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Simmons picked in 3rd round of WNBA draft
Simmons picked in 3rd round of WNBA draft
The New York Liberty picked Tennessee's Meighan Simmons with the 26th overall selection of the WNBA Draft.More >>
The New York Liberty picked Tennessee's Meighan Simmons with the 26th overall selection of the WNBA Draft.More >>
UT assistant coaches receive extension
UT assistant coaches receive extension
The University of Tennessee has given one year contract extensions to each of Butch Jones assistants, keeping them on staff through February of 2016.More >>
The University of Tennessee has given one year contract extensions to each of Butch Jones assistants, keeping them on staff through February of 2016.More >>
Bubba Watson wins another green jacket at Augusta
Bubba Watson wins another green jacket at Augusta
Bubba Watson has won the Masters for the second time in three years.More >>
Bubba Watson has won the Masters for the second time in three years.More >>
Malone scores 3 TDs in Orange & White Game
Malone scores 3 TDs in Orange & White Game
Josh Malone, one of the most heralded players in Tennessee's highly touted freshman class, caught six passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns Saturday in the Orange & White Game that ended spring practice.More >>
Josh Malone, one of the most heralded players in Tennessee's highly touted freshman class, caught six passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns Saturday in the Orange & White Game that ended spring practice.More >>
UT's Goss makes cut at Masters
UT's Goss makes cut at Masters
Tennessee golfer Oliver Goss will celebrate his 20th birthday by playing the third round of the Masters golf tournament.More >>
Tennessee golfer Oliver Goss will celebrate his 20th birthday by playing the third round of the Masters golf tournament.More >>
Vols' Jarnell Stokes to enter 2014 NBA draft
Vols' Jarnell Stokes to enter 2014 NBA draft
Vols junior forward Jarnell Stokes announced Friday afternoon his plans to enter the NBA draft.More >>
Vols junior forward Jarnell Stokes announced Friday afternoon his plans to enter the NBA draft.More >>

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April Mugshots
April Mugshots
Updated: Tuesday, April 15 2014 11:48 AM EDT2014-04-15 15:48:25 GMT
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The following are mugshots and charges of individuals arrested between April 1-4 by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.More >>
The following are mugshots and charges of individuals arrested between April 1-4 by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.More >>
KPD reports body had been under West Knoxville porch for at least 7 days
Man's body found under porch of West Knoxville home
A body was found under the porch of a West Knoxville home Wednesday night.More >>
A body was found under the porch of a West Knoxville home Wednesday night.More >>
Twin Peaks hiring for Knoxville location
Twin Peaks hiring for Knoxville location
Twin Peaks, a Texas-based restaurant chain known for advertising "eats, drinks, and scenic views", is now hiring for its Knoxville location.More >>
Twin Peaks, a Texas-based restaurant chain known for advertising "eats, drinks, and scenic views", is now hiring for its Knoxville location.More >>
Powell High School calls doctor's ads too controversial
Powell High School says doctor's ads are too controversial
Powell High School is calling signs a local doctor wants to hang there controversial. They're from Dr. Tim Morris at Powell Pediatrics.More >>
Powell High School is calling signs a local doctor wants to hang there controversial. They're from Dr. Tim Morris at Powell Pediatrics.More >>
Second suspect in Blount Co. robbery arrested in Knoxville
Second suspect in Blount Co. robbery arrested in Knoxville
Deputies have arrested a second person in connection with a weekend assault and robbery outside of a Blount County bakery.More >>
Deputies have arrested a second person in connection with a weekend assault and robbery outside of a Blount County bakery.More >>
Knoxville liquor stores prepare to compete with grocery stores
Knoxville liquor stores prepare to compete with grocery stores
Some Knoxville liquor stores plan to make big changes by this summer.More >>
Some Knoxville liquor stores plan to make big changes by this summer.More >>
Firefighters battle massive Gatlinburg condo fire on Sky View Drive
Firefighters battle massive Gatlinburg condo fire
Firefighters are busy extinguishing a Gatlinburg condo fire Wednesday morning.More >>
Firefighters were busy extinguishing a Gatlinburg condo fire on Ski View Drive Wednesday morning. Three people were rescued from the second floor and are being treated for smoke inhalation.More >>
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Armed robber was never told to report to prison
Armed robber was never told to report to prison
After he was convicted of armed robbery in 2000, Cornealious Anderson was sentenced to 13 years behind bars and told to await instructions on when and where to report to prison. But those instructions never came.More >>
After he was convicted of armed robbery in 2000, Cornealious Anderson was sentenced to 13 years behind bars and told to await instructions on when and where to report to prison. But those instructions never came.More >>
Tenn. House unanimously passes "Noah Dean and Nate Act"
Tenn. House unanimously passes "Noah Dean and Nate Act"
The Tennessee House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill intended to make state waterways safer from electrical currents on Wednesday.
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The Tennessee House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill intended to make state waterways safer from electrical currents on Wednesday.
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