WATE - News: Local: Jefferson County

Jefferson Co. man fires shotgun at officers; authorities shut down road

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:21:00 EDT

A man is in police custody tonight after firing on officers responding to a domestic welfare check request.

East Tennessee company's secret recipe becomes Southern staple

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:01:00 EDT

Bush Beans are a staple on many dinner tables and a favorite at cookouts, but did you know Bush Brothers and Company started and continues to operate in East Tennessee?

Experts say bullying is a growing, complex problem which requires community action

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:21:00 EST

Kids are being terrorized in school, on the bus, even in their own homes by bullies. Teenagers committing suicides and juveniles committing adult crimes that could land them behind bars seem to be on the rise.

Bullying prevention program helps Talbott Elementary students

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:19:00 EST

Talbott Elementary in Jefferson County is using a new bullying prevention program to help their students.

White Pine middle schoolers hold meeting on bullying prevention

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:05:00 EST

Meetings with the White Pine seventh graders start each week by sharing something fun. Ice breakers they call it.

Former Vol Kenny Hall talks about his relationship with Jenny Wright

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:00 EDT

Kenny Hall, former Vol basketball player is talking about his dealings with a University of Tennessee administrator in trouble for possible inappropriate relationships with student athletes.

Ky. veteran killed in Afghanistan blast

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.

Gang leader sentenced to more than 78 years

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

A gang leader has been sentenced to serve more than 78 years in a federal prison for his role in three armed home invasion robberies in Nashville.

6 children, 2 adult hurt in crash near Memphis school

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:00 EDT

Officials say a morning traffic crash in Memphis injured children who were ejected from a vehicle.

Smokies campgrounds stay closed as sequester remains in effect

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:00 EDT

With no end in site for the federal sequestration, many attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park remain closed.

International Biscuit Festival starts Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT

A Southern staple is taking center stage in downtown Knoxville this weekend.

Roane County tea party co-chair travels to Washington D.C. for IRS hearing

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

The co-chair of a local tea party group traveled to Washington D.C. Friday for a hearing on the IRS scandal involving the agency allegedly purposely targeting conservative groups.

Knoxville man arrested in connection with Sevier County cabin burglaries

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:00 EDT

The Sevier County Sheriff's Department said Stephen Russell, 42, was arrested Friday morning and charged with five counts of aggravated burglary.

Knoxville players hope to win largest Powerball jackpot ever

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot hits a record high of $600 million and it could go even higher. You have until 9:59 Saturday night to buy your Powerball tickets.

Tellico Plains woodworker turns local wood waste into works of art

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

At Tellico Turnings in Monroe County, one local wood-turning artist is turning out some incredible and functional pieces for your home, all made out of local wood.