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Zoo Knoxville is proud to announce it has successfully maintained its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fire is 47.5 acres and is 25% contained.
Knox County officials have introduced the Knox County Reentry DL/ID Program, an initiative aimed at assisting individuals incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Center in obtaining valid government-issued identification before their release.
As the chill of winter melts away, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is thrilled to announce that five of its six beloved campgrounds have reopened.
The Salvation Army of Knoxville is strengthening how it serves veterans experiencing homelessness by improving connections to housing, benefits and support services.
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5:42 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Today, Rep. Tim Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary Hegseth urging him to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez. “Due to recent revelations that Mr. Chavez sexually abused women and children, I am respectfully requesting the vessel be named after someone who better reflects American values.”
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12:11 pm, Mar 25, 2026
Countries Allowed and Not Allowed to Use the Strait of Hormuz:
8:58 pm, Mar 23, 2026
Once the Pentagon completes deployment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with several amphibious assault ships and 4,400 marines, the total U.S. troop presence in the Middle East will approach 60,000 -Financial Times
4:27 pm, Mar 22, 2026
Iran says it will shut the Strait of Hormuz 'completely', and hit vital infrastructure in the region, if Trump goes through with threat to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if the Strait is not opened within 48 hours.
4:23 pm, Mar 22, 2026
President Trump demanded Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats, threatening U.S. strikes on its power plants starting with the largest. Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps responded by pledging a total strait shutdown until rebuilt, plus attacks on U.S. assets, energy sites, and companies with American ties in the region.
11:35 am, Mar 20, 2026
Iran: General Ismail Ahmadi, the Basij intelligence chief, reported killed.
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During his weekly update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Bassmaster Classic, Elevate High School, and the South-Doyle High School JROTC.
Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) collaborated to plant 22 trees in KCDC’s Five Points community.
Ijams Nature Center President and CEO will end her service. Amber Parker has served for nearly a decade, helping guide Ijams through a period of significant growth in conservation, education, and community engagement.
Crystal Flack - On behalf of the African-American people in Knoxville Tennessee, I am calling on the City Administration and the City Council to take immediate action to correct multiple legislative failures and a significant Constitutional Violation regarding the Jacob Building.
The City of Knoxville Office of Community Safety and Empowerment invites families to roll into Youth Violence Prevention Week at the Roll 4 Peace skate party. |
