WATE - News: Local: Hawkins County

Dandridge, Greeneville, Morristown, Rogersville benefit from Main Street grants

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:37:00 EDT

State officials say a program that aims to revitalize downtown commercial districts in communities across Tennessee generated more than $82 million in private and public investment last year.

Hawkins County man arrested after home search turns up drugs

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:15:00 EDT

A man is free on a $200,000 bond after a police search turns up several substances possessed illegally.

Hawkins County teen charged with spoofing school email accounts

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:42:00 EDT

A Hawkins County 17-year-old is accused of faking school administrators' email accounts in an attempt to close schools.

Hawkins County inmate makes brief run for freedom

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:11:00 EDT

David Shawn Harris, 37, of Bulls Gap, ran from the Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, but was caught a short distance from the building.

Man injured after jumping off Pellissippi Parkway bridge

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT

A 38-year-old Louisville man is hospitalized after jumping off a bridge Wednesday.

More horses seized from Knox County farm, owners facing charges

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT

Six horses were taken from a horse farm in East Knox County Wednesday.

$22,000 reward offered in bald eagle shootings

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:11:00 EDT

Officials are offering up to a $22,000 reward for information leading to convictions in the shooting of two bald eagles in eastern Tennessee.

Smokies wildlife workers see an increase in bear cubs this year

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park could see more bears this year than last year.

Mother upset after her daughter and six other students are busted with alcohol at school

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Multiple students were busted at a Knox County middle school for having alcohol at school.

Knoxville businesses pledge to support breastfeeding mothers

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

The city of Knoxville is partnering with area businesses to help breastfeeding mothers feel more welcome.

Cross-country motorcyclists drive through Knoxville to recognize veterans

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

A large group of motorcyclists supporting veterans are taking a cross-country journey called Run for the Wall.

Employee accused of stealing $50K from Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

An employee at a Hamblen County animal shelter is accused of stealing more than $50,000 in adoption fees and other funds.

Rain water washes out Cumberland County roads

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

Cumberland County roads are falling apart after recent heavy rainfall. More than 100 roads have been damaged.

Customers claim transport company won't refund deposit after raising quoted price by hundreds

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Two new auto carrier companies from East Tennessee are under scrutiny by state and federal investigators.