WATE - News: Local: Blount County

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.

A Blount County elementary is one of few schools with tornado shelter

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Tornado shelters are essentially vaults within the school walls. Regulated by FEMA, they are meant to withstand 200 mile per hour winds, the strength of an EF5 tornado.

Second Harvest prepares to send food, water to Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:00 EDT

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is preparing to send food to Oklahoma.

Six arrested in connection with Seymour meth lab bust

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT

Six people are facing drug charges in Blount County after a pair of meth lab busts on Monday.

Blount County deputies looking into Louisville couple's death

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:10:00 EDT

Blount County deputies are investigating after a Louisville couple was found dead in their home over the weekend.

Maryville College awards tenure to first African-American woman

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

A Maryville College professor has been the first African-American woman to be awarded tenure at the school. She hopes the honor will open more doors for diversity.

5 suspects arrested after overnight meth lab bust in Seymour

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:00 EDT

Five people are facing charges after an early morning meth lab bust in Seymour. Crews were called to 608 Equestrian Circle in the Blount County section of Seymour just after 3:00 a.m.

Maryville man dies after car goes up in flames, then falls from bridge into creek

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

A Maryville man is dead after a fiery wreck on Saturday morning, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol accident report.

Alcoa brings back FreedomFest

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

FreedomFest in Alcoa was canceled four years ago. City officials say the event is back on this year with the help of a local company.

ETHRA transportation may be cut to rural counties

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:00 EDT

ETHRA transportation services may be cut to some areas on July 1. City and county leaders are working on thinking of solutions to this problem if it happens.

Maryville dentist launches low-cost dental care program for area families

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:38:00 EDT

Dr. Randall Ford, of Adult and Family Dentistry in Maryville, says he's never seen as many people having to go without dental care as he does now.

Public, private alliance raises money to entice low-cost airline to Knoxville

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:58:00 EDT

An alliance of government and private organizations has begun a push to bring lower airfares to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Blount County Commission to vote on meeting prayer policy

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:40:00 EDT

The Blount County Commission votes this week on a formal prayer policy for commission meetings.

Small earthquake hits Blount County

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:43:00 EDT

A small earthquake shook East Tennessee Friday, centered under Blount County.

Historic piano shop owner fixes the ivories of instruments around the world

Thu, 9 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Michael Stinnett's Antique Piano Shop restores and sells hundreds of historic, ornate pianos.

Maryville chef given James Beard award

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

An East Tennessee chef has been given an elite award in the culinary world.

Drones can be beneficial to the community, local scientists and investigators say

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:13:00 EDT

Lawmakers in Washington and Nashville are battling over regulations for the use of drones on American soil, with some fearing government abuse. In the meantime, drones are being used today in Tennessee by researchers and law enforcement.

Disabled Maryville student has license revoked

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT

A disabled woman from Maryville says it is unfair that she had her driver's license revoked. The college student has broken no traffic laws, but her license was taken away due to problems associated with her disability.

Greenback teacher accused of soliciting minor for sex makes court appearance

Fri, 3 May 2013 12:42:00 EDT

The Greenback School teacher accused of using Facebook to solicit a minor for sex was back in a Blount County courtroom Friday.

Alcoa rolling mill expansion to add 200 jobs, $275 million investment

Thu, 2 May 2013 17:37:00 EDT

A $275 million investment by Alcoa in its Blount County rolling mill operations will add 200 permanent full-time jobs in the next three years.

Maryville man questions "rehoming fee" for adoptable pets

Wed, 1 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

A Maryville man called 6 On Your Side to find out about rehoming fees when adopting a pet. While the fees are legitimate when dealing with shelters, consumers should proceed with caution when adopting online.

Man accused of horse soring in court

Wed, 1 May 2013 16:09:00 EDT

The man facing animal cruelty charges after being accused of soring almost 20 horses made his first appearance in court Tuesday.

93-year-old driver killed in Blount County wreck

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

A Maryville driver was killed and a passenger was injured Tuesday when he pulled out in front of another vehicle and was hit.

One dead, two injured in Blount County crash

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:01:00 EDT

One person is dead and two others injured after a two vehicle crash in Blount County.

Soldiers fly home to East Tennessee after year-long deployment in Afghanistan

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:54:00 EDT

Several East Tennessee families were reunited Sunday with their loved ones who have been serving in the military overseas.

Maryville motorcycle shop severely damaged by fire

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:53:00 EDT

Officials say a brush fire sparked a business to catch fire Friday.

Horse trainer supports use of pads for horses' feet

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:53:00 EDT

The blocks that were believed to have been placed on 19 horses' feet by a Maryville trainer charged with animal cruelty are legal but the chemicals that he allegedly used are not.

Heritage High School evacuated temporarily for smoke

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:11:00 EDT

Students and staff at Heritage High School were sent outside to the football field Friday morning as firefighters and school officials searched for the source of smoke in the building.

Horses seized in Maryville over soring allegations

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:49:00 EDT

Animal control officials and rescue groups seized 19 horses from a Blount County horse training facility over soring allegations.

Islam researcher lectures about War on Terror at Maryville College

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:56:00 EDT

An East Tennessee expert on terrorism returned to his hometown to talk to students about the War on Terror.

Maryville woman turns love of homemade soap into thriving business

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:01:00 EDT

Have you ever tried handmade or homemade soap? Colette Sevier Souder did nearly two decades ago and it changed her life.

Maryville Middle School orchestra program boosts students' academic performance

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:01:00 EDT

Maryville's school system is still embracing music education, despite the changes needed to put a greater emphasis on science, and math.

Technology enables 2 Blount County high schools to share 1 teacher

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:59:00 EDT

Students at two Blount County high schools are sharing one teacher and one classroom, even though they're miles apart. The idea is to offer classes that aren't available at both schools already.

Maryville bakery is exclusive maker of Moon Pie cupcakes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:52:00 EST

There's a new Moon Pie creation and a Maryville bakery called KupKatie's KupKakes is the only one licensed to make it.

Maryville company supplies saddlery and tack around the world

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:46:00 EDT

Chances are if you've ridden a horse near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the saddle or riding accessories were made at a Maryville family business called FABTRON.

East Tennessee man's trail goes cold after 2005 disappearance

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST

Ray Newman, 48, disappeared from his Fentress County home in January 2005. Sheriff's detectives say although they don't have any clues about what happened to him, his past practice of trading pills in other counties may help provide answers.

Maryville couple's murders unsolved since 1977

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST

Maryville's oldest cold case is a couple's double homicide. The murders of Maynard and Helen Fine in 1977 are still unsolved.

Who raped and killed elderly Alcoa woman in her home?

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:00:00 EST

Why would someone viciously rape and stab an 80-year-old Alcoa woman in her home?

Detectives stumped by Happy Valley man's 2008 disappearance

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:09:00 EST

Two years after a Happy Valley man disappeared, there's still no sign of him. The family suspects foul play, but has no proof.

Suspect's trail goes cold in Maryville store owner's strangling death

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:00:00 EST

Helen Mills, 68, was found strangled to death in August 2002 at the herbal supplement store she ran in downtown Maryville.

Ex-cop charged in Bean Station incident that killed two and injured two others

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Official charges have been filed against the man who opened fire at a Bean Station pharmacy, killing the owner and another man, and injuring two women.

Codes enforcement sweep aims to clean up Knoxville neighborhoods

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:00 EDT

City officials were out in force in parts of Knoxville Friday morning performing codes enforcements. The city issues notices to property owners for violations that may have a negative effect on the neighborhood.

4 arrested, indicted for fraud in investment scheme that targeted the elderly

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Four employees of a Knoxville investment firm were taken into custody Thursday in connection with an elaborate fraud scheme.

Lawson McGhee Library closed downtown for repairs

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:34:00 EDT

Knox County's main library is closed for repairs until Tuesday.

THP stepping up DUI enforcement over holiday

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:56:00 EDT

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is stepping up seat belt and DUI enforcement over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Deadline here for hunter comments on regulations

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:53:00 EDT

Hunters have through Monday to comment to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on hunting regulations for the next seasons.

Man dies in South Knoxville car crash

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:49:00 EDT

Roger Welchel, 54, died Thursday night after crashing his vehicle in South Knoxville.

Emails describe hostile work situation prior to Wright firing

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:37:00 EDT

A University of Tennessee administrator told her boss she was experiencing a hostile work environment in the days before she was fired.

Sevierville police officers cracking down on shoplifters

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:34:00 EDT

Police in Sevierville are partnering with retailers to crack down on shoplifters. In January, the Sevierville Police Department formed a team called ALERT.

Knox County deputies apprehend violent sex offender

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:13:00 EDT

The search for a violent sex offender with an outstanding warrant for his arrest is over.